Expert Details
Aviation; Aerospace Defense; Aircraft Engine Programs (Commercial & Military)
ID: 740612
Connecticut, USA
Expert built a long executive career within a major aerospace engine manufacturer, progressing through engineering, general management, and executive leadership roles overseeing major commercial and military aircraft engine programs generating billions of dollars in annual revenue. Expert led global engineering teams, acquisition integrations, regulatory engagement with aviation authorities, and customer relationships with major commercial aircraft manufacturers and international airlines. Expert also led a regional customer service and support organization in China, growing operational capability and local talent development across multiple cities.
More recently, Expert has served as Chief Commercial Officer for an early-stage cybersecurity startup, and currently provides commercial and technical advisory services and interim executive leadership to aviation and aerospace & defense clients through an independent consulting practice. Expert holds Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification and has authored publications and delivered industry presentations on aerospace market and technical topics. Expert also serves on the boards of directors of nonprofit organizations.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2003 | Degree: MBA | Subject: Business Administration | Institution: Duke University |
| Year: 1995 | Degree: MS | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: University of Illinois |
| Year: 1992 | Degree: BS | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: University of Illinois |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2020 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Principal & Owner | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Provides commercial and technical advisory services and interim executive leadership for aviation and aerospace & defense clients.• Delivers data-based market and competitive assessments and develops business plans. • Develops government funding proposals for the U.S. Air Force and other agencies and oversees program execution. • Assesses engineered-product development strategies, including technical, regulatory, and sustainability impacts, and delivers actionable program management plans. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2019 to 2020 | Employer: ResiliAnt Cybersecurity | Title: Chief Commercial Officer | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Led development of IoT cybersecurity solutions for an early-stage startup.• Implemented operations for intellectual property management, proposal generation, and contracts. • Launched two new products for industrial markets and led customer executive engagements. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2013 to 2019 | Employer: GE Aerospace | Title: Executive Director/Vice President, CF34 Programs | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Led an engine program family comprising approximately 7,000 engines, 130 customers, and $1 billion in annual sales; served as executive account leader for major regional aircraft programs in Brazil and China.• Grew installed base by 30% and profitability by 65%, achieving a 90% share of new deliveries in 2018. • Achieved industry-leading product performance and reliability, and led regulatory agency engagement. • Led product safety and reliability team, managing field investigations and product improvement programs. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2011 to 2013 | Employer: GE Aerospace | Title: Services General Manager, China | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Launched regionalization of customer service and support, relocating operations to Beijing and Shanghai and establishing a digital collaboration center and analytics-based support tools.• Improved operational reliability by 26% while fleet size increased 30%, achieving an 80% win rate on new sales. • Developed a China-based team of 55 program managers and engineers across 12 locations. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to 2011 | Employer: GE Aerospace | Title: General Manager, Boeing Commercial Programs | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Led strategy and integration of a portfolio of 15 acquired product lines; served as executive account leader for a major commercial aircraft manufacturer.• Led acquisition integration of an aerospace equipment company's product lines, including disposition of two product lines. • Managed technical, commercial, and certification requirements for the entire product portfolio and led customer integration activities. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2008 | Employer: GE Aerospace | Title: Director of Engineering, CF6 Engine Programs | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Led development and integration of a global team of 75 engineers with $25M/year investment, supporting an engine family comprising 5,000 engines, 150 worldwide customers, and $2B+ in annual services revenue.• Achieved industry-leading product performance through upgrades and customer optimization. • Integrated three separate organizations into one global team, delivering a 20% resource productivity improvement. • Developed improved regulatory oversight and delegation practices with the Federal Aviation Administration. • Led in-service reliability team, managing field event investigations and corrective action plans. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| • Board of Directors, Lindbergh Foundation • Former Board of Directors, NewPath (formerly St. Joseph Orphanage) |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Six Sigma Master Black Belt (2003) |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| • National Science Foundation Fellowship (1992) |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Author of a peer-reviewed journal article on Fourier Transform Infrared System measurement of bidirectional reflectivity of diffuse and grooved surfaces (published in a mechanical/thermal engineering journal), and speaker at an invited conference presentation on the regional aircraft market in China (delivered at an aviation industry forum, 2017). |
Fields of Expertise
program management, aerospace engineering, aerospace engine, aviation technology, Aviation Safety Programs, Federal Aviation Administration, FAA Certification, jet propulsion, aircraft gas-turbine engine, aircraft maintenance, aircraft engine maintenance management, Aviation Leasing, aircraft engine, aircraft engine maintenance