rquinsey

Technical Program Manager with 23+ years of developing complex engineering experience leading technical teams and managing multi-million-dollar defense programs across space, autonomous systems, and advanced software technologies. I have successfully delivered over $8 billion in defense technology contracts while upholding the highest standards of technical performance, quality, and security. I excel at building strategic partnerships, managing complex software development programs, and navigating various sectors to secure multi-million-dollar contracts. My expertise lies in aligning technical capabilities with customer objectives and executing scalable, repeatable strategies, with a strong emphasis on the full software development lifecycle, technical program management, systems integration, and cross-functional leadership.

In my current role at NIRA Inc., I’ve led the technical strategy and execution of the FAA NAS and Unified Flight Planning programs, valued at over $438 million, modernizing airspace systems through Agile transformation, cloud architecture, and CI/CD pipeline deployment. I’ve driven cross-functional alignment across engineering, product, and government stakeholders to consistently deliver on-time, on-budget software releases while navigating evolving priorities and regulatory complexity.

I have a strong ability to plan, execute, and lead comprehensive technical programs that align with your mission to deliver transformative capabilities. I possess hands-on experience managing a variety of software platforms, orchestrating DevSecOps workflows with tools like Jira, and making critical trade-off decisions in high-pressure environments.

I’m passionate about building cultures of innovation, trust, and disciplined execution qualities essential to this position