Description

Senior Systems Scientist and Technology Advisor | Acumen Scientific, Goleta, CA

Seasoned technology executive and engineer with over 20 years of experience specializing in the development of cutting-edge technology in defense, aerospace, and broadcast markets. Proven leadership in strategic initiatives and product innovation

 

HyperSpectral Corp., Alexandria, VA
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer | Sep 2022–Jun 2024

·         Led the development of spectral sensing technologies combined with AI/ML algorithms for pathogen detection, with  initial market traction in food safety and medical diagnostics.

Raytheon Technologies, Goleta, CA
Sr Engineering Fellow - Chief Engineer | Oct 2011–Sep 2022

·         Chief Engineer for Raytheon Vision Systems Focal Plane Tactical Product Line, including oversight of 73 tactical products

·         PI for ETEHMIS Focal Plane Module with NASA JPL for the Europa Clipper spacecraft.

Chief Engineer - Technical Director | June 2008 –Dec 2010

·         Led the development of key Customer funded Research and Development (CRAD) programs, including the DARPA-funded Low Cost Thermal Imaging – Manufacturing (LCTI-M), and NVESD funded HDLWIR camera

Engineering Fellow – Tech Director| Oct 2001–June 2005

·         Electronics Module Technical Director for the VIIRS Instrument, responsibilities included leading a team to develop 23 radiation hardened Electronics boards and Flight Software, including EDU and Flight Units

Xilinx Corporation, San Jose, CA
Director, Audio Video Broadcast Solutions | Jun 2005–May 2008

·         Developed solutions for Broadcast customers using internally developed, and partner developed IP modules to accelerate time to market.

ImMixTM, Grass Valley, CA
Co-Founder & Principal Hardware Engineer | Jan 1990–Sep 2001

·         Designed and developed the first real-time non-linear video editing system, contributing to a landmark advancement in broadcast technology.

Education

Santa Clara University

            Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Jun 1985

UCLA – Anderson School of Management
           MBA Project Management Training, Sep 2002

Certifications
           TOGAF™ 8 Certified, June 2009
           Raytheon Certified Architect

Professional Affiliations

·         SMPTE (Member since Apr 1998)

·         SPIE (Member since Apr 2004)

Awards

·         SPIE PRISM Award for Software (AI), 2025

·         EMMY for Technical Achievement, 1997

Patents

·         Embedded Accelerometer for Inhibiting Technology Diversion, US Patent No. 9,407,820

·         Thermal Protection Mechanisms For Uncooled Microbolometers, US Patent No. 10,520,364