U.S. Naval War College, Newport, RI
2025, M.A., Defense and Strategic Studies
Completed a comprehensive graduate program in national security strategy, defense policy, and military operations. Studied strategic planning, joint operations, international relations, and defense resource management. Analyzed complex geopolitical scenarios and developed strategic recommendations for senior military and civilian leadership. Engaged in rigorous case study analysis of historical and contemporary military conflicts. Participated in strategic war gaming exercises and joint service educational initiatives. Ranked #1/23 students.
Air Force Institute of Technology, Dayton, OH
2019, Ph.D., Electrical Engineering
Designed a new navigation integrity and assurance framework for open-architecture navigation systems. Developed two novel fault detection and exclusion algorithms for systems informed by “all-source” sensors. Briefed the Air Force Chief Scientist on state-of-the-art non-GPS navigation assurance. Published five peer-reviewed journal articles and presented at ten peer-reviewed technical conferences. Ranked #1/15 students.
Air Force Test Pilot School, Edwards, CA
2013, M.S., Flight Test Engineering
Completed challenging theoretical and experimental curriculum for testing of all aircraft types. Qualified as a test conductor for over 30 curriculum missions using real-time safety-critical displays. Enabled the first-ever airborne demonstration of the automatic air collision avoidance system (Auto ACAS). Auto ACAS is projected to prevent 75% of fatal mid-air collisions, save $2.4 billion, and countless lives. Ranked #1/24 students.
Air Force Institute of Technology, Dayton, OH
2012, M.S., Electrical Engineering
Developed a novel camera calibration algorithm to improve image-aided navigation in GPS-denied environments. Enabled the successful execution of a $10 million alternative navigation DARPA research program. Demonstrated a 35% navigation error reduction compared to state-of-the-art navigation algorithms. Served as president of the local Eta Kappa Nu honor society chapter. Ranked #1/66 students.
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
2006, B.S., Electrical Engineering
Focused studies in signal processing, control systems, and applied mathematics, with coursework in Fourier analysis, image compression, and wavelet theory. Completed a mathematics minor emphasizing advanced analytical methods. Served as cadet wing commander in the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, member and sophomore advisor in the Freshman Drill Team, and platoon leader in the Ross Volunteers honor guard.
U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
2025, Permanent Professor and Head of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Leads a 45-member academic department delivering ABET-accredited electrical and computer engineering curriculum to 800+ cadets annually. Oversees $1 million annual department budget and manages strategic planning for undergraduate research, faculty development, and curriculum modernization initiatives. Directs 25 faculty members across power systems, communications, cybersecurity, and embedded systems disciplines. Establishes partnerships with industry and national laboratories, mentors junior faculty and cadets, and guides academic promotion processes.
Classified Flight Test Squadron, Data Masked
2021-2023, Commander
Led a 90-member, selectively manned team executing highly sensitive test and evaluation missions. Planned and executed a $75 million test budget using $400 million in unique national assets and instruments. Oversaw over 200 multi-agency test missions on low observable 5th-generation and prototype aircraft. Routinely briefed congressional leaders and operational commanders on emerging technologies. Ranked #1/19 Lieutenant Colonels and #1/10 Squadron Commanders.
USAF Test Pilot School, Edwards, CA
2019-2021, Director of Education
Led a 6,800-hour M.S. in Flight Test Engineering, academic/flying schedule, and execution of the $35 million TPS curriculum. Oversaw the execution of four parallel tracks of 257 classes, 34 exams, 20 labs/sims, 110 flights, and 42 reports. Supervised 62 faculty and led 48 students per year through a demanding master’s degree course. Graduated 48 test professionals on time during the COVID-19 pandemic, outperforming all other test pilot schools. Ranked #1/7 Division Chiefs.
413th Flight Test Squadron, Hurlburt Field, FL
2013-2016, Director of Engineering
Oversaw 168 personnel across 98 developmental test programs supporting five combatant commands. Supervised test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting for 17 aircraft types spanning 1,100 hours and $15 million. Served as the squadron’s lead flight test engineer; ensured rigor and adherence to safety processes for 64 test engineers. Ranked #1/81 Company Grade Officers.
2025 Distinguished Graduate, U.S. Naval War College
2023 Kelly Johnson Award, Society of Flight Test Engineers
2023 Best Paper Award, 34th SFTE European Symposium
2022 Young Alumni Award, Air Force Institute of Technology
2022 Best Paper Award, Global Navigation Satellite Systems Symposium
2021 Class 20B Robert L. Wenning Outstanding Academic Instructor Award
2021 Class 20A Robert L. Wenning Outstanding Academic Instructor Award
2020 Class 19B David A. Lazerson Outstanding Instructor FTE Award
2020 Best in Track Presentation Award, Position Location and Navigation Symposium
2019 Mitch Cary Award for Best Presentation, SETP Great Lakes Symposium
2018 Mitch Cary Award for Best Presentation, SETP Great Lakes Symposium
2017 Student Field Grade Officer of the Year, Air Force Institute of Technology
2016 Texas A&M University “12 Under 12” Young Alumni Spotlight Recipient
2016 Eta Award for Innovation, 60th SETP International Symposium
2016 Best in Session Award, 47th SFTE International Symposium
2016 Emerald Coast Award for Best Presentation, SETP Southeast Symposium
2015 Company Grade Officer of the Year, 413th Flight Test Squadron
2015 Best in Session Award, 46th SFTE International Symposium
2014 Distinguished Graduate, Squadron Officer School
2014 Company Grade Officer of the Year, 413th Flight Test Squadron
2013 Distinguished Graduate, Air Force Test Pilot School
2013 Ray L. Jones Outstanding Engineering Graduate Award, Air Force Test Pilot School
2013 Onizuka Propwash Award, Air Force Test Pilot School
2013 Aaron C. George Award, Air Force Test Pilot School
2012 Distinguished Graduate, Air Force Institute of Technology
2012 Navigation Excellence Research Award, Institute of Navigation
2012 Dean’s Award for Most Exceptional Thesis, Air Force Institute of Technology
2011 Outstanding Chapter Award (President), Eta Kappa Nu
2006 Distinguished Graduate, Air Force ROTC, Texas A&M University