With over 37 years of experience in the Department of Defense in the operational, business management, and acquisition portfolio, as well as over 7 years of business development experience with industry clients, Dan's expertise includes strategy development and implementation, the acquisition processes from R&D to sustainment, and prioritization and capture of Department of Defense opportunities.
Before joining Cypress International in 2018, Dan served at all levels in the Department of Defense organizations and was previously a Program Executive Officer (PEO), the Deputy Commander of the NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan, and the Director for Test for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). As a PEO, he was responsible for leading a team that budgeted, developed, produced, and fielded space and terrestrial networks, mission command systems, and cryptological equipment to warfighters. As the Deputy Commander of the NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan, he was responsible for leading the team that budgeted and fielded all the systems and capabilities needed to build and maintain the Afghan National Army and Police Force. As the Director for Test, he was responsible for the live and simulated testing of the Ballistic Missile Defense of the United States.
He has also advised clients on Department of Defense opportunities to include market entry and penetration, market retention, growth strategies, as well as budgeting and program activity details. His background in complex information technology, communications, and cryptological systems as well as his missile defense experience enables him to provide timely and context relevant advice in emerging opportunity areas.
