Owings, Maryland, United States
Program management professional with 20+ years of experience in the design, development, production, and sustainment of major US Navy acquisition programs. Knowledge in depth of Department of Defense (DoD) and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) programs, processes, and initiatives. SPECIALTIES: Developing and maintaining positive and direct relationships with clients and program stakeholders; leading diverse and talented teams to mission success; system concept and requirement development; Surface Warfare (SUW); Ship/Air Integration; Unmanned Air/Surface/Underwater Vehicle (UxV) domain expertise.
Lead C&G’s Maritime Engineering community of practice in providing dedicated and comprehensive support to our Navy, Coast Guard, and commercial customers.
Led business capture and strategy efforts for small business in the maritime defense space
Led a corps of maritime professionals in delivering innovation and developing the Navy's next-generation Surface Fleet. Managed PEO USC and other Program Office support efforts to include Unmanned Surface Vehicle Family of Systems (USV FoS) IDIQ Task Orders and the development of USV Concept of Operations/Employment (CONOPS/CONEMP). Led corporate Business Development initiatives relating to multi-domain unmanned systems/platforms (UAV/USV/UUV).
Led Professional Support Services team supporting the Navy's Program Executive Office for Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC).
Navy Technical Lead for Deloitte's Mission Systems Engineering (MSE) Community of Practice (CoP). Led technical teams in developing mission-focused Digital Engineering solutions for Navy clients.
Surface Warfare (SUW) Product Development IPT Lead for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Design, Engineering, Production and Sustainment (DEPS) Industry Team. Responsible for the design, development, integration, and developmental test of the LCS SUW Mission Package, Modules, and Systems. Supported and facilitated SUW Transition to Production efforts. Maintained direct liaison with the PEO USC Mission Modules Program Office (PMS 420), the SUW MP Technical Design Agent (NSWCDD), and various program stakeholders.
Surface Warfare Product Development Lead for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mission Package Integrator (MPI).