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Program Manager

United States Air Force

As a Senior Program Manager, I led a team of front line managers who oversee programs focused on aircraft inspections, equipment maintenance, and compliance issues. Facilitating human resource responsibilities, I handled all performance reviews, coaching feedback, culture setting strategy, and any disciplinary actions necessary. My entire responsibility encompasses managing 153 total employees, two aircraft maintenance hangars worth $36M, 11 programs, and $28M worth of equipment.

An achievement in this position includes:
●	Led a high-profile program focused on improving our qualification upgrade rates.

Senior Program Manager

In this role, I served as program manager at two separate locations, Dover Air Force Base and Ramstein Air Force Base. Leading a seven-member team, I focused the team’s efforts on flawless execution of the aircraft maintenance programs. Specifically, identifying and implementing process improvements that increased productivity and operational efficiencies within the aircraft wheel and tire work center saved the Air Force millions of dollars in cost savings. In addition, I liaised with senior leadership ensuring they were up to date on all aircraft and equipment statuses and concerns.

Some notable accomplishments in this role include:
●	Increased order efficiency by 150% via creation of database.
●	Secured alternative sourcing options for aircraft wheel bearings preventing nine-month supply bottleneck.
●	Delivered 6% cost savings through streamlined inventory and production processes.

While in Honduras, I oversaw all aircraft and helicopter related operations for Central American missions and ensured safe and secure operations of the region’s lone capable C-5 airfield. 

I did this while training and developing a two person crew as they executed the vision of the section. I was awarded a Commendation Medal for my efforts during that year.

Key achievements in this role included:
●	Collaborated with the U.S Marines to conduct three anti-trafficking operations throughout Central America.
●        Overhauled base’s tool accountability system, creating central checkout point and reducing waste by 27%

Operations Manager

I interacted with Wing deployment agency while ensuring that all personnel and equipment met 12 hour Operations capability timelines. I also ensured full-spectrum readiness of personnel and equipment, maintained mobility folders, and ensures mobility training requirements are met. I also deployed within 12 hours as C-5 and C-17 maintenance team member, while supporting TRANSCOM's global Joint Task Force-Port Opening (JTF-PO) mission with the Army.

I sustained worldwide Contingency Response Wing maintenance operations while being deployable within 12 hours. During this time, I executed bare base buildup, established personnel and equipment placement, and supported USTRANSCOM directed missions. As a mechanic, I maintained and serviced 18 C-5 and 13 C-17 aircraft and alleviated maintenance personnel shortfalls.

Contingency Aircraft Mechanic

During the beginning of my Air Force career, I performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 18 C-5 aircraft valued at over $3.7 billion. I also performed aircraft inspections and servicing for daily training sorties, worldwide missions, and special taskings. I managed numerous programs and tracked accountability of test equipment, tools, and technical manuals valued at $1 million.

Aircraft Mechanic

Crowdbotics

Visiting Fellow

National Association of African Americans in Human Resources - Northern California

• Strategy development and oversight of its implementation, leading its strategic communications
effort to demonstrate NAAAHR value and impact

• Developing new components of the Chapter's strategy

• Lead the Chapters strategy development and oversight of its implementation including leading
the development of annual and longer-term goals, monitoring achievement of the goals, and
establishing metrics to determine successful implementation of the goals.

• Lead the Chapters innovation efforts including supporting the operation and the development of
new ideas for the Chapter

• Support the coordination of the organization’s knowledge management strategy setting up
systems to facilitate knowledge management between partners, networks, and other external
thought leaders

• Working closely with the Chapter President, Leaders and Board Members to develop criteria to
define key strategic partnerships in alignment with the Chapters strategic plan and work
towards implementing a plan to secure partnerships that support mission achievement

• Work with Chapter Leaders and Board Members to execute against ambitious goals, including
identifying, cultivating and soliciting funding from sponsors, partners, external foundations,
corporations, government sources and other community partners

• Steward existing and build new strategic partnerships that advance NAAAHR’s mission
achievement including identifying new partners to development for new programs and services
provided locally

• Use opportunities to deepen relationships with current partners and sponsors, and to advance
strategies to secure potential partners

Vice President of Strategy

Business Strategy | Data Analytics | Innovation | Defense Ventures Alum

As a visionary entrepreneur and LinkedIn branding strategist, I channel over a decade of experience into helping corporate professionals and startup founders carve influential digital identities. 

At the helm of Social Growth Branding Agency, I’m dedicated to transforming LinkedIn brands into powerful narratives that captivate, inspire, and drive engagement. Our mission extends beyond mere visibility; we strive to craft legacies that resonate across the entrepreneurial and corporate landscapes.

My journey is defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation. The combination of 14 years of military experience and an Executive MBA from Brown University and IE Business School on the horizon gives me a unique vantage point at the intersection of cutting-edge marketing strategies and transformative leadership principles. 

My expertise lies in identifying the unique value each professional and founder possesses, turning their experience into strategic assets that elevate their career and business trajectories.

Beyond this venture, I am an advocate and supporter for equity in entrepreneurship. My aspiration to launch a venture capital fund for underrepresented founders is a testament to my commitment to leveling the playing field in the startup ecosystem. 

Through mentorship, strategic advisory, and leveraging my extensive network, I aim to foster an environment where every aspiring entrepreneur can thrive.

In everything I do, my approach is characterized by a blend of creativity, strategic foresight, and a genuine passion for seeing others succeed.

Shawn Gregoire

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Provide subject matter expertise on space operations, capabilities, and systems to government client.  Assist in the development of future concepts, concepts of operation, and concepts of employment for advanced space, cyber, EMS, and other emerging technologies.

Space / Counter-Space Operations Subject Matter Expert

Stealth Start-Up

Chief Growth Officer and Subsidiary President

Chief Growth Officer & Business Unit President

Revolutionizing defense manufacturing through mass manufacturing design. Leveraging distributed ecosystems of traditional and non-traditional manufacturers, delivering affordable, mass-produced unmanned systems (UxS) and components.   

Attritable, Affordable, Mass at Scale.

Board Member

Army Futures Command

Designing new material and technological capabilities and uses to meet future requirements and critical gaps.

Engineering Futures Integration

Nemesis Technologies

Venture Partner and Special Advisor to the GP on Aerospace and Defense Technologies

Venture Partner

One Way Aerospace

Advisor

Lightspeed Venture Partners

Developed Defense Technology investment program for top-tier venture capital firm including thesis and playbook.

Defense Ventures Fellow

Revive Products, Inc

CEO & Chairman

Defense Security Cooperation Agency

Managed consulting engagements to a post-Soviet military to overhaul training systems.  Assumed role of Program Manager overseeing five additional consulting programs valued annually at $35M, building enterprise-level capabilities including: Resource Management and Budgeting, Human Resource Management, Logistics, Training and Training Management, and Readiness Reporting.

Program Manager and Consulting Team Leader

U.S. Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT)

Supervised covert and clandestine operations across 28 countries for a 3,500-person enterprise.

Deputy Director, Operations

United States Army Europe

Planned and integrated all engineering and construction resources for a 7,200-person division working across Europe.

Director, Engineering

Managed all day-to-day operations and coordinated staff including personnel, logistics, communications, medical, and maintenance for an organization with six groups and 586 people.

Chief Of Staff

Director, Operations for a Europe-based organization with six groups and 586 people that provide engineering, construction, communications, military intelligence, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear surveys. Provided direction and guidance to all six groups.

Director, Operations

Follow for Insights in Aerospace & Defense Technologies 🔹 Aerospace, Defense, and VC Advisor 🔹 Futurist 🔹 Integrity Matters

I am a strategic executive and advisor uniquely positioned at the intersection of defense, aerospace, technology, policy, and private capital. Leveraging extensive experience as a senior military officer, executive in the defense technology and space industries, and trusted advisor to innovative companies, I guide organizations to scale effectively, forge strategic partnerships, and navigate complex government and industry landscapes.

My expertise spans advising high-growth startups and established defense contractors to rapidly achieve significant growth while aligning with national security priorities. Notable accomplishments include advising a startup that scaled from $0 to $80M ARR within its first year, leading defense-tech due diligence for three venture capital firms, and developing a go-to-market strategy that transitioned a pre-revenue company into a $15M annual revenue business with a $500M opportunity pipeline.

Known for integrity-driven leadership, strategic insight, and a robust network across the Department of Defense, aerospace sector, venture capital, and private equity communities, I deliver actionable advice that produces measurable outcomes.

I'm also the founder of the influential newsletter, Building Our Future, where my team and I explore emerging technologies—including advanced computing, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and space innovations—and analyze their strategic implications for defense and national security. Our readership includes legislators, senior policymakers, military leaders, industry executives, and investors, influencing key decisions at the highest levels.

I am actively seeking strategic board positions and senior executive roles within innovative organizations committed to shaping the future of defense technology, aerospace, and dual-use innovation.

Stay updated on DefenseTech insights at: https://buildingourfuture.substack.com

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