Clayton T. Besse

Principal Research Associate Branch Chief @Georgia Tech Research Institute

Smyrna, GA, US

Supports design, development, testing, fielding, and overall program management of Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) architectures for Department of Defense sponsors. Leads a branch of engineers and scientists in applied research & development for Air Force sponsors. Manages all program activities including project initiation, planning, execution, and closeout for branch programs. Plans, develops, builds, and maintains a critical C4ISR infrastructure portfolio for Air Force sponsors. Interacts with program sponsors and stakeholders to ensure sponsor satisfaction with research and work products. Tracks and prepare qualitative and quantitative reports related to project outcomes. Develops research documents to include research reports, technical documentation, and sponsored project deliverables.Led cross-functional software development/program management/electronic warfare team serving several DoD and DoE organizations supporting a $30M and growing project portfolio. Aligned development priorities with mission requirements for 4 geographically separated development teams. Fused information from operational arenas, subject matter experts, and intelligence assessments to strengthen warfighter capabilities. Cultivated working relationships between various defense organizations by a) analyzing GTRI strengths against sponsor needs and b) determining how data and products can be used to address warfighter needs.

University of Illinois Springfield

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematical Science

University of Louisville

Master's Degree, Engineering/Industrial Management

Community College of the Air Force

Associate's Degree, Communications Applications Technology

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