Fernando Reyes
Transitioning Naval Aviator | Strategic Program Leader | Driving Innovation from Strategy to Deployed Capability | Leader Aspiring to Empowering Everyone to Achieve More | USNA Class VP
- Role
- Hoh Fellow at Microsoft
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Fernando Reyes
Senior program and operational leader with over two decades of experience executing complex, high-impact initiatives at the intersection of advanced technology, national security, and federal policy. Proven record leading large, technically sophisticated programs in aerospace, space systems, and emerging technologies, from early concept through execution, funding, and delivery.Experienced in program and project management, systems-level planning, federal budgeting and acquisitions, and executive stakeholder engagement, including work with the White House, DoD, Congress, international partners, and leading scientists and engineers. Adept at translating cutting-edge technical work—across physics, aerospace, AI-enabled systems, and quantum-adjacent technologies—into executable strategies that align mission objectives, resources, and long-term impact.Technically grounded with a strong academic and practical foundation in aerospace engineering, space systems, and complex operational environments, complemented by hands-on leadership in safety, quality, and mission assurance. Brings a collaborative, execution-focused leadership style well suited to national laboratories, deep-tech companies, and research-driven organizations building next-generation capabilities in accelerated computing, AI, quantum technologies, and large-scale scientific infrastructure.
Experience
Hoh Fellow
Mar 2026 — Present · US
Education
National Security Space Institute
Military Space System Operations, Space 100/Space 200
Naval Postgraduate School
Graduate Certificate, Space Systems Design
2018 — 2019
University of Florida
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2010 — 2012
United States Naval Academy
Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering
1999 — 2003
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Master of Science, Management
2009 — 2013
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