Dave Kerr

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ABOUT DAVE KERR

E-Mail: K••••••••@gmail.comI’m an executive-level technical and operations leader with over 30 years of progressive experience delivering advanced hardware and software systems for the U.S. Department of Defense and NASA.My career bridges both engineering and program management—from building sensor-integrated UAV navigation systems and real-time data acquisition pipelines to directing enterprise-scale IT operations and leading multi-million-dollar federal contracts.I specialize in systems integration, technical program leadership, and full-lifecycle management—including personnel supervision, subcontractor oversight, billing and financial reporting, quality assurance, and risk management.I’ve managed teams of more than 150 professionals, established ISO and ITIL-based processes, and achieved consistent award-fee excellence while ensuring confidentiality, security, and mission success.I’m at my best where technology, leadership, and accountability intersect—translating vision into executable strategy and mentoring teams to deliver measurable results in challenging technical and operational environments.Core Areas of Expertise- Program & Project Management (DoD/NASA)- Systems Integration & Embedded Development- Sensor Fusion (IMU, Magnetometer, Camera, Single Board Computers)- Navigation in GPS-Denied Environments- Personnel Supervision & Resource Allocation- Subcontractor Oversight & Performance Tracking- Billing, Financial, and Deliverable Reporting- Quality Assurance & Risk Management (ISO / ITIL)- Secure Data Management & Information Assurance- Technical Operations Leadership