April Brittain
PMP | ScrumMaster | Strategic Leader in Cyber & Space | Senior Program Mgr | Air Force & Space Force Veteran | Microsoft Software & Systems Academy Graduate
- Role
- Director of Network Operations, Space Programs at AMERICAN SYSTEMS
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About April Brittain
Dynamic and results-driven Senior Executive Manager and Space Force/Air Force Veteran offering 30 years of progressive experience in cyber and space defense operations management, space launch, strategic planning, and organizational development. With extensive formal training and vast hands-on experience in information technology and human capital development, I excel at building effective teams and driving organizational success through visionary leadership and strategic execution within dynamic, fast-paced environments.By championing empathy, collaboration, and open communication, I find great JOY in inspiring teams to reach new heights and overcome challenges, while having fun and caring for each other as HUMANS FIRST, each step of the way. Mission is easy, PEOPLING is where I THRIVE!
Experience
Director of Network Operations, Space Programs
Dec 2024 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US
Actively leads the delivery of advanced engineering solutions for complex government requirements. Thrives by helping teams remove technical blockers, scaling and optimizing Space and IT systems, and transforming infrastructure and data reliability and resiliency, down to the warfighter edge of operations.
Education
Yale University
The Science of Well-Being (10 week course)
2020 — 2020
Institute for Defense & Business
Continuous Process Improvement for Executives
2019 — 2019
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Enterprise Leadership Seminar
2020 — 2020
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Executive Education Course - Duke Leadership Program
2019 — 2019
Community College of the Air Force
Associate’s Degree, Human Resources
2010
Community College of the Air Force
Associate's Degree, Electronic Systems Technology
2002
Wayland Baptist University
Bachelor’s Degree, Occupational Education - Information Technology
2006
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Executive Education - Leading High Impact Teams
2017 — 2017
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