Michael T. Garvin

About Michael T. Garvin

Mr. Garvin is an innovative high-performer and great communicator with a Master’s of Science degree in Engineering and thirteen years of Air Force Missile Warning research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT & E), and geospatial intelligence and measurement and signature intelligence R&D experience. He solves complex technical problems efficiently and effectively, both independently and with teams. He possesses expertise in persistent electro-optical infrared sensors, missile engagement scenario modeling, electro-optic sensor characterization testing and evaluation, electro-optic field deployable UV missile signature simulator, radiometrics, photon counting, spectral sensor data analysis and exploitation, sensor projection, image and signal processing, and subpixel image registration. He regularly demonstrates comprehensive MATLAB programming skills by successfully implementing computational solutions to engineering tasks.

Experience

1. Advanced Physicist

   Booz Allen Hamilton

   Oct 2025 — Present · Dayton, OH, US

   DAF Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Summit (DAFMSA) Presenter: Abstract accepted by the DAFMSA Technical Committee for presentation at the Department of the Air Force Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Summit (Colorado Springs, May 2026)Strategic Business Development: Pioneered a MBSE framework and AI-enhanced acquisition roadmap presented at senior DoD forums, enabling warfighter mission intent to be traced through Digital Twins and Digital Threads, bridging the “valley of death” and ensuring DoDI compliance and system resiliency at scaleStrategic Capture & Mission Modernization: Spearheaded development of multiple strategic white papers and capture frameworks across a diverse portfolio of new clients, expanding program scope to modernize legacy capabilities into AI-enabled digital engineering ecosystems featuring Digital Twin and Digital Thread modeling, in alignment with NSM-25, federal AI mandates, and DoD digital engineering instructionsStrategic Program Governance: Orchestrated Analysis of Alternatives and governance frameworks across multiple programs, justifying expanded program scope to encompass enterprise AI and Digital Engineering initiatives, aligning acquisition strategies with EO 14179, EO 14192, and DoDI digital modernization mandatesTechnical Innovation: Combined rigorous scientific methodology with entrepreneurial vision to develop novel sensor systems, analytical techniques, and innovative applications for existing technologiesAI/ML Training & Certification: Completed advanced training and earned certifications in Agentic AI, Generative AI, Model Development, and AI Prototyping, including Foundations of Responsible AI, AI in Cyber Defense Operations, and Agentic AI: Risk & Cyber Security Masterclass

Education

• Wright State University

  BS, Electrical Engineering

  2005 — 2010

• Wright State University

  MS, Electrical Engineering

  2010 — 2012

• Central Catholic High School

  College Prep

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• C4isr
• Sensors
• Security Clearance
• Matlab
• Earned Value Management
• Microsoft Office
• Research
• Autocad
• Drive
• Missile Defense
• Electromagnetics
• Missile Warning
• Engineering
• Dod
• Solidworks
• Sas
• Tmap
• Data Analysis
• Mac
• Leadership
• Radar
• Systems Engineering
• Technical Analysis
• Optics
• Image Processing
• Ubuntu
• Requirements Management
• Analysis
• Electronic Warfare
• Gentoo
• Air Force