David Taft
Complex Problem Solver. Results Oriented Leader. Executive Level Decision Maker and Risk Manager.
- Role
- Principal System Analyst at Capstone Research Corporation
- Location
- Dayton, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About David Taft
With over 25 years of experience in the US Navy, I am the Director at the Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), the Department of Defense\'s top data analytics organization and the newest Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratory (STRL). I lead a team of 350+ engineers, scientists, and analysts who develop strategic and advanced technical and cyber solutions for crucial operational objectives. I am passionate about leveraging data and technology to enhance national security and global stability, and I hold a master\'s degree in Diplomacy from Norwich University. As the Director of JWAC, I oversee the execution of a $130M operating budget and the delivery of data-driven recommendations to senior military and civilian leaders. I foster a collaborative and innovative culture within the organization, and promote partnerships with other agencies, academia, and industry. I am highly proficient critical thinking, communication, problem solving, and employing my expertise as an Integrated Air and Missile Defense Warfare Tactics Instructor (IAMD WTI). I am a certified instructor and a graduate of the Joint Professional Military Education program.
Experience
Principal System Analyst
Sep 2025 — Present · Dayton, OH, US
Education
Franklin & Marshall College
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology
Norwich University
Master of Arts - MA, Diplomacy
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