Professor, Program Management

• May 2021 - Present

Program Manager

• Jul 2019 - May 2021

Weapons Systems Technology program manager in MDA's Advance Technology Division (DVM). Weapons Systems Technology program manager in MDA's Advance Technology Division (DVM).

VP Strategy/Operations

• Oct 2016 - Jan 2019

Project Manager

• Jun 2012 - Jul 2016

Retiring US Army colonel, led a project office with 325 acquisition professionals responsible for the total life cycle cost of military radars, missiles, launchers, and command and control systems. Managed and executed an annual budget exceeding $750M. Strategically planned and led the team in the development and execution of an international cooperative program that includes 22 nations and more than $1.6B in foreign military sale and foreign military financing activities. Engaged directly with Congressional representatives and testified several times on Capitol Hill in support of Army programs and budget. Show less

Personnel Director

• Jun 2010 - Jun 2011

Managed the career and assignments of all Army Acquisition Corps members in the active Army and reserve component. Provided leadership and management to build a professional corps of officers in contracting, program management,, research and development, and testing. Led a professional team of 18 human resource specialists in support of 1600 military officers, spanning the grade of captain to colonel. Managed new accessions, acquisition certifications, nominative assignments, and the selection process for future product and project managers. Show less

Product Manager

• Jun 2007 - Jun 2010

Led a product management office of 75 acquisition professionals managing the total acquisition life cycle for military intelligence systems and sensors. Developed and implemented leading edge acquisition concepts to respond to quick reaction requirements during operations in Iraqi and Afghanistan. Executed an annual budget in excess of $450M. Led a product management office of 75 acquisition professionals managing the total acquisition life cycle for military intelligence systems and sensors. Developed and implemented leading edge acquisition concepts to respond to quick reaction requirements during operations in Iraqi and Afghanistan. Executed an annual budget in excess of $450M.

Associate Professor

• Jun 2006 - Jun 2008

Responsible for teaching acquisition professionals on the principles of managing complex software programs in the Department of the Army. I needed to maintain excellent knowledge of the policy, regulations, and statue to be an effective instructor. Created and implemented challenging assignments to help inspire students to think beyond the norm. Conducted research projects for external organizations that needed academia support to help solve complex problems. Responsible for teaching acquisition professionals on the principles of managing complex software programs in the Department of the Army. I needed to maintain excellent knowledge of the policy, regulations, and statue to be an effective instructor. Created and implemented challenging assignments to help inspire students to think beyond the norm. Conducted research projects for external organizations that needed academia support to help solve complex problems.

Assistant Product Manager

• Jun 2003 - Jun 2005

Led an Integrated Product Team for the Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications team in the Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) project office. Participated and supported critical design reviews for the command and control module of the THAAD system. Led an Integrated Product Team for the Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications team in the Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) project office. Participated and supported critical design reviews for the command and control module of the THAAD system.

APM

• 1999 - 2003