Dave Perry
Program Manager | Technology Scout
- Role
- Tech Scouting & Intelligence at Booz Allen Hamilton
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dave Perry
I’m a technology scout and innovation strategist passionate about accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies that strengthen national security and mission performance. At Booz Allen Hamilton, I bridge the gap between cutting-edge startups and federal mission owners by identifying, evaluating, and connecting commercial innovations in AI, autonomy, spatial computing, and advanced communications to the needs of defense, space, and intelligence clients. With a background in mechanical engineering, program management, and R&D, I’ve spent my career designing and delivering advanced technologies that move from lab to field. Before joining Booz Allen, I led RDT & E initiatives for the Army Applications Lab and managed multidisciplinary engineering teams developing next-generation defense hardware and instrumentation. My mission is to help government agencies navigate the fast-moving innovation ecosystem, translating technical ingenuity into operational advantage.
Experience
Tech Scouting & Intelligence
May 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US
Booz Allen’s Tech Scouting team connects the nation’s most innovative startups with government missions that matter. As part of this nationwide network of technology scouts, I identify, assess, and accelerate adoption of dual-use commercial technologies that strengthen U.S. defense and national security capabilities.Key Contributions:Conduct technology scouting in AI, autonomy, spatial computing, and advanced communications to inform federal investment and acquisition decisions.Developed deep-dive analyses on humanoid robotics, AI-native radio access networks, and spatial computing, influencing Booz Allen’s internal strategy and client engagements.Collaborate with Booz Allen’s venture, research, and strategy teams to bridge startups, investors, and federal partners, enabling mission-ready innovation.Advise government clients on emerging technology adoption, de-risking pathways, and market entry strategies using Booz Allen’s scalable scouting framework.Represent Booz Allen’s Austin innovation hub, connecting DoD stakeholders with U.S. venture ecosystems across Silicon Valley, Boston, and Washington, D.C.
Education
Texas McCombs School of Business
Post Graduate Program, Artificial Intelligence for Leaders
Texas McCombs School of Business
Masters of Science In Technology Commercialization (MSTC)
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mechanical Engineering
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