Chris Kent

Program Manager in the Tactical Technology Office (TTO). Views are my own. Likes, shares, and comments ≠ endorsement.

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

About

Experienced Research Scientist with a demonstrated history of working in the military industry. Skilled in Engineering Management in support of the US Navy. Strong research professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from University of Michigan.

Experience

  • Program Manager at Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
    Dec 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Associate Editor at Journal of Ship Research
    Aug 2018 - Dec 2025 · 7 yrs 5 mos

  • DASN(RDT&E) DoN Deputy Chief Systems Engineer for Systems Engineering and Technical Authority at US Navy
    Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr

  • Staff Specialist (Sea Platforms) at OUSD(R&E), Weapons and Platforms Technologies
    Aug 2020 - Feb 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) (2 yrs 8 mos)
    • Chief Engineer and Director of S&T, Naval Architecture and Engineering Department
      Mar 2018 - Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Code 80 Director of S&T Programs (Acting)
      Jan 2018 - Mar 2018 · 3 mos