A few things I am proud of

Driving Innovation in Undersea Systems: I supported the delivery of the first-ever XLUUV, helping the team navigate production and supply chain challenges. I advocated for and implemented a modernized Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, streamlining operations and improving efficiency. I facilitated the transition to standard production systems and optimized the leadership structure, mentoring and training leaders to ensure long-term success.

Creating Digitally Engineered Autonomy: I led a geographically-dispersed team to capture and execute a major undersea vehicle payload program, spearheading the development of clean-sheet open architecture autonomy software, integrating it into a CI/CD DevSecOps pipeline to accelerate deployment and enhance system reliability. Using this program as a launch point, I introduced Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) into the organization then replicated these practices to drive efficiency.

Pioneering Silicon Photonic Physical Unclonable Functions: As part of my doctoral research, I developed the first Silicon Photonic Physical Unclonable Function (PUF), an unclonable and robust physical key that passively responds in under 50 trillionths of a second through ultrafast optical nonlinear interactions in a chaotic silicon micro-cavity. This groundbreaking innovation for the construction of physical keys, enables secure authentication for critical devices and personas. As a first-in-class invention for CMOS-compatible integrated photonic keys, it has inspired extensive follow-on research and advancements in this field.

Optimizing Complex Optical Network Architectures: As the fiber connectivity lead for a major satellite development program, I developed a multi-level meta-heuristic optimization tool to minimize cost, maximize robustness, and ensure performance in a vast solution space for an exceptionally complex optical ground network topology. This effort involved close collaboration with talented mathematicians to refine a critical layer of the algorithm, resulting in a more efficient and resilient network design.

Securing Critical Aviation Platforms: As airplanes became increasingly e-enabled, I had the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest defense cybersecurity experts in the field. Eventually, I led the threat modeling efforts for these platforms, proactively implementing design changes and countermeasures early in the development cycle, which contributed to FAA certifications for platforms like the 737 and 777X. I later helped to develop data analytics tools to process log data, enhancing situational awareness and system resilience.

Shaping Next Generation Leaders: Leadership development has been a cornerstone of my career, shaped by the opportunity to learn from exceptional leaders. As Chair of Boeing’s Emerging Leaders Development Program, I developed strategies to attract, motivate, and retain top talent, driving innovation, reducing costs, and fostering organizational success. I managed a portfolio of over 50 projects annually, creating impactful learning experiences for 150 emerging leaders and real cost and schedule savings for key programs. Later, I spearheaded the creation of Leadership Next, an enterprise-wide program designed to inspire excellence, promote engagement, and establish a unified leadership development culture across Boeing.