Jd Parker

About Jd Parker

A goal-oriented and result-focused individual with excellent leadership capabilities, a strong work ethic, and the ability to learn new tasks quickly and complete them satisfactorily. I am a US Naval Academy graduate, driven and competitive, with relentless drive fostered by 12 years in the Marine Corps. I am a proven leader, out of the box thinker, experienced in building cross-functional teams, and have excelled in complex, diverse and austere multicultural environments. I have a passion to further my own education in the field of technology. I am always looking for opportunities to better myself while helping those around me reach their fullest potential.Top Secret/SCIIn my spare time I can be found traveling, 39 different countries now. I am an avid mountaineer and currently have climbed 3 of the notorious 7 summits. I enjoy writing music, acting, and flying. I am an extremely outgoing and driven individual.

Experience

1. Autonomy Test Pilot

   Shield AI

   May 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Work as a subject matter expert in our development and spanning our maturation to flight testing and flight operations across the engineering organization.• Support the DevSME process as an autonomy operator, using the human-machine interface (HMI) and performing the ACP pilot role.• Assist test engineering functions with system-level test and evaluation as an autonomy operator.• Embody Cross-Functional leadership through collaborating closely with engineering, product management, and mission operations, BD/capture and strategic engagement teammates to ensure customer success, rapid adoption, and continuous improvement of Shield AI’s autonomous solutions.• Sales Execution & Forecasting: Understand full sales cycle from qualification through close, collaborate with BD partners to develop account strategies, manage pipeline, and deliver accurate forecasts in line with Shield AI’s aggressive growth targets.• Customer-Centric Engagement: Deliver white-glove, on-site support to operators and program teams, ensuring seamless deployment, mission readiness, and maximum platform effectiveness; act as a trusted advisor who understands the tactical, operational, and strategic needs of the end user.

Education

• UCLA Anderson School of Management

  Executive Master of Business Administration - EMBA Candidate

• United States Naval Academy

  Bachelor of Science - BS, International Relations and Affairs

  2005 — 2009

• Marine Corps University

  Expeditionary Warfare School, Military Joint Operations Planning and Strategy