Joshua McConkey

About Joshua McConkey

Contact me at: J••••••••@gmail.com I am a Chief Technology Officer with extensive experience in aerospace, factory automation, industrial monitoring and sensors, grid energy systems, electrical design and development, oil and gas, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, software design management, materials science, battery technologies, RF communication, and biological testing. I have increased my company’s revenue dramatically, with triple digit growth every year during my tenure as CTO. I have ten patents in a wide-ranging portfolio and a strong background in developing company-level defensive and offensive IP- protection strategies. I have captured internal and external funding from internal sponsorships, customers, venture capital firms and the government, including millions of dollars in government grants. Key Accomplishments: • 150-200% revenue growth at Sensatek every year during tenure as CTO • Brought 8 different technologies from conception to commercialization • Launched 6 Space Shuttles from Control Room as Lead Instrumentation Engineer • Created 4 AI-based fielded products, beginning in 2017 • Lead group with highest patent production rate at Siemens Energy in 2018 • Created world’s first fully autonomous inspection drone for heavy industrial sites • Brought in 11 different government grants worth over $8 million • Increased speed of commercialization by 48% at Siemens Energy • Pioneered ultra-fast empirical/simulated 3 week commercialization path at Sensatek Feel free to reach out with questions about what I can do to accelerate technologies into your revenue stream. Let’s partner to grab market share through creative innovation, technical risk reduction, and hard work! Areas of Expertise: Electrical design, human spaceflight, sensors and instrumentation systems, patents and IP strategy, artificial intelligence, project management, materials science, winning government proposals, harsh environment electronics, vision systems, agile software design management, excellent business communication skills, venture capital fundraising, battery technologies, cybersecurity, program management, regulatory compliance in energy and autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, drones, LIDAR systems, radar, lean six sigma, RF communication, cellular communication, biosensing, solar panels and power systems, wind turbines, grid scale battery technologies, export control cooperation (ECC), security clearance, thermal protection systems, heat transfer, and hypersonic flows.

Experience

1. Chief Technology Officer

   Sensatek Propulsion Technology, Inc

   Mar 2020 — Present · Orlando, FL, US

   Plans and directs all technical work in the organization, leading a diverse team of PhDs and others to bring new technologies into heavy industrial monitoring applications. Creates technology investment strategies, giving strategic advice to the CEO and Board of Directors that aligns with the business priorities of Sensatek and its funders as a member of the Senior Management Team. • Revenue growth of 300% each year while CTO at Sensatek• Five products brought to market for the energy industry• Implemented many types of model-based systems engineering projects and computer science projects • Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted for feasibility and likelihood of market success• Worked to coordinate multiple departments simultaneously • Extremely strong written communication skills and presentation ability • Lead multiple software efforts, including IoT on the cloud, real time high-throughput wireless monitoring, and AI implementation at the edge • Track relevant legislation, industry trends, and competitor activities, created dozens of SOWs• Spearheaded creation of artificially-intelligent wireless infrared camera for industrial monitoring • Identifies obstacles to achieving business goals and provides solutions or seeks out appropriate assistance. Three Sensatek patents pending/provisional• Extensively involved in Intellectual Property negotiations and strategic planning• Approve and submit budgets and proposals internally and to government funding opportunities

Education

• University of Central Florida

  B.S., Electrical Engineering