Business Development Systems Engineering

Kevin W. Ayer

***** * ****** **, ********, AZ ***38 520-***-**** ***********@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinayer SUMMARY

Experienced Leader with broad skills in aerospace, defense, systems engineering, complex product management to include cybersecurity

(ATEA experience), Cognitive processing (AI/ML), and Functionally Converged Microelectronic Architectures (Mission Assurance, Systems): modeling & simulation, concept, design, prototype, and test. Effective working as a team member, independently, and in a leadership capacity. Highly qualified individual allowing more accomplishment with fewer resources, resulting in significant cost savings. Secret Clearance Current as of October 24, 2024. I have held security clearances as high as TS/SCI with CI polygraph. SKILLS

Technical

Acquisition, Tracking, and Identification Systems

Hardware: RF, EO/IR Passive and Active Systems

Software: Data processing acceleration and transfer; Multi-modal with Cognitive AI Analytics Systems Engineering

Requirements development & traceability; Verification & validation testing; Cybersecurity & AI Sub-systems & Components

Hardware: Infrared countermeasures designs and search/track systems; Guidance/ATP integration designs Software: Signature prediction and exploitation (Meas., M&S) Processes

Defense acquisition (Space, USAF systems, R&D); Export/Import Modeling & Simulations (MATLAB, Mathcad, F-77)

People

Transformational leadership; Strong communications skills; Conflict management and resolution; Emotional Intelligence PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CAES Advanced Programs Development Jul 2023 – Jan 2025 Senior Capture Manager

Drove sales, marketing, and business development for the Western Region. Collaborated closely with program and engineering teams to ensure alignment of capture and bid/wins meeting all objectives. Engaged daily across diverse technical program spans, focused on Data Acceleration and RF-based AI/ML Applications, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Expert technical and business understanding: DoD acquisition processes and DODAF structures. Intel Federal, LLC Jun 2022 – Jul 2023

Senior Technologist

Ensured the highest standards of technical integrity, leadership, and engineering execution across the organization. Partnered all functional elements to fulfill program design and execution requirements, driving successful outcomes. Established effective communication channels and trust with stakeholders across technical program spans. Authored designs for functionally converged architectures (Cybersecurity, Zero-Trust Architectures, EW, ISR, COMMS) Architected CI/CD concepts AI/ML for Veteran’s Administration Crisis ID utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) & Key Identifiers. Expert technical and business understanding: DoD acquisition processes and DODAF structures. Intel Corporation

Systems Architect Jan 2020 - Jun 2022

Directed system engineering for cutting-edge cybersecurity demonstration platforms with early access 4th Gen Intel Xeon Architectures, leading to over $11M in market value.

Directed system engineering for cutting-edge cybersecurity demonstration platforms with early access 3rd Gen Intel Architectures, leading to over $30M in market value.

Championed Use Case development and solutions for multi-disciplinary activities within Control Optimization and Autonomy, driving innovation and efficiency.

Developed comprehensive Public Sector solutions in EMSO, enhancing operational capabilities. Collaborated with development teams to deliver cost-effective products addressing EW and ISR challenges. Expert technical and business understanding: DoD acquisition processes and DODAF structures. Blue Halo (formerly Applied Technology Associates) Mar 2018 – Jan 2020 Corporate Chief Engineer

Ensured technical integrity, leadership, and engineering execution across the organization. Collaborated with all functional elements to drive successful project outcomes. Engaged daily with leadership and staff, establishing effective communication and trust. Materially contributed to High-Energy Laser C-UAS Platforms and cross-Platform Laser-based Space COMMS Expert technical and business understanding: DoD acquisition processes and DODAF structures. RTX (Raytheon Missile Systems)

Test Architect Technical Advisor Jun 2006 – Nov 2017 Led Systems Engineer on Advanced Missile Systems Australian Test Range upgrades Provide technical advice for Export & Import compliance and government proposals Led advanced system design for next generation systems security for multiple missile systems Led proprietary efforts delivering 150% growth potential Responsible for 15-personnel across multiple functional and programmatic disciplines supporting missile systems Collaborated with Emerging Technologies Group for unique nano-scale materials Served as Deputy Program Manager for Restricted programs of highest National priority Northrop Grumman (formerly Mission Research Corporation – Alliant Techsystems) Nov 2004 – Jun 2006 Chief Scientist

Led the Measurements Division in Electro-Optic and Infrared signature measurements activities. Directed a 12-person team supporting diverse contracted and internal research and development efforts. United States Air Force

Technical Director Nov 1983 – Nov 2004

Generated technical research aligned with mission needs Responsible for all electro-optic characterization for systems of highest National priority Expert knowledge and understanding of USAF and Defense Acquisition Processes Led research and development activities for sensor systems for Air Combat Command platforms Led research and development of helmet protection systems against high energy laser threats Earned Doctorate in Imaging Sciences

Dissertation: Modeling of Non-linear Ultrasonic Wave Propagation Hewlett-Packard Imaging Laboratory at the Carlson Center for Imaging Sciences Student Director Responsible for optical materials research for contracts in excess of $350M for multiple airborne and spaceborne systems of highest National priority

Led team in research and development of airborne reconnaissance platforms, complex RF and optical ISR Led development and transition of IRST integration into the F-22 Developed and authored the Cost of Effectiveness Analysis for the F-22 IRST Implementation Responsible for over 40-personnel for their welfare and career counseling in the Avionics Directorate Oversaw the Reduction-In-Force (RIF) activities for the Avionics Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Led team in design and development of first-ever polarization-based 3-D laser imaging systems Earned Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering Thesis: Gabor Transforms for Forward Looking Infrared Image Segmentation & Classification Led engineering team in instituting reliability and maintainability initiatives Earned Bachelor of Engineering with Specialty Studies in Electromagnetics EDUCATION

Academic Education

Rochester Institute of Technology (Ph.D., Imaging Sciences) Air Force Institute of Technology (MSEE, Electro-Optics) Auburn University (BSEE, Electromagnetics)

University of Texas at El Paso (BS Chemistry, Biochemistry with Honors) Professional Military Education

Executive Military Leadership School (Air War College) Senior Military Leadership School (Air Command and Staff College) Intermediate Military Leadership School (Squadron Officer School) Entry-Level Military Leadership Course (Lieutenant’s Professional Development Program) LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Defense Acquisition Certifications

Executive-Level Engineering and Scientific Certification (DAWIA - SPRD&E Level III) Senior-Level Program Management Certification (DAWIA - Program Management Level II, FAC-P/PM Mid-Level Equivalent) Senior-Level Test and Evaluation Certification (DAWIA - Test and Evaluation Level II) Professional Industry Certifications

Raytheon Six-Sigma Specialist

Raytheon Program Management Certification, Level 5 Raytheon Certified Technical Advisor: EXIM, JCA, and Releasability Raytheon Certified System Security Engineering Subject Matter Expert HONORS AND AWARDS

Intel Corporation – Intel Federal, LLC

Establishing Critical Infrastructure for Securely Managing Material for Federal Opportunities Special Material Handling process qualifying all Federal opportunities accelerating growth aligning business priorities. RTX (Raytheon Missile Systems)

Patent Domestic (US8188434B2, https://patents.google.com/patent/US20100301218) Patent International (WO2010138424A1, https://patents.google.com/patent/WO2010138424A1/en) Over Six Raytheon Internal “Trade Secrets”

United States Air Force

Support for Laser Imaging and Ranging System Using Two Cameras MEMBERSHIPS

Association of Old Crows LIFETIME

Member Number: 60896659

Eta Kappa Nu LIFETIME

Auburn University

American Chemical Society LIFETIME

University of Texas at El Paso

Sigma Xi Research Society LIFETIME

University of Texas at El Paso

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