Paul Mitchell

Paul Mitchell has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Paul has held numerous roles in various companies and organizations.

Paul's most recent position was as a Senior Engineering SME at 2 Circle, Inc., starting in May 2023. Prior to that, they worked as an Independent Real Estate Investor and Property Manager starting in May 2022.

Before their independent ventures, Paul had a long career in the US Navy. Paul held several senior advisory roles, including Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition. In this role, they supported various naval enterprise lines of effort and priorities. Paul also served as the CEO Equivalent for the Digital Integration Support Cell (DISC) Program Office, where they drove and delivered enterprise-level digital transformation for the Department of the Navy.

Paul Mitchell's other significant roles in the Navy include Major Program Manager for the Strike Planning and Execution Systems Program Office and the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Program Office. In these roles, they were responsible for managing the acquisition and development of aviation mission planning software systems and unmanned carrier aviation defense acquisition programs, respectively.

Earlier in their Navy career, Paul held positions such as F-35C Deputy Chief Systems Engineer in the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office and AIM-9X Deputy Program Manager in the Air-to-Air Missiles Program Office.

Before transitioning to the Navy, Paul served as an Active Duty Military Naval Flight Officer, accumulating over 2350 total military flight hours and combat flight experience on different aircraft carriers.

Overall, Paul Mitchell has demonstrated a strong background in engineering, program and project management, and leadership throughout their work experience in both the private and public sectors.

Paul Mitchell has a comprehensive education history that includes both postgraduate and undergraduate studies. Paul obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Lead Systems Integrator from the Naval Postgraduate School in 2014-2015, and a Master of Science (MS) in Systems Engineering from the same institution from 2009-2011. Prior to their postgraduate studies, Paul completed a Graduate program at the Naval Aviation Safety Officer School in 2006, earning the title of Certified Naval Aviation Safety Officer.

In 2001-2002, Paul attended the United States Naval Test Pilot School, where they obtained a certification as a Certified Flight Test Naval Flight Officer. Paul'sundergraduate studies were completed at Carnegie Mellon University from 1991-1995, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Paul's education also includes attending Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology from 1987 to 1991. Additionally, they completed the Executive Program Managers Course at the Defense Acquisition University, although the exact dates are not provided.

Regarding certifications, Paul Mitchell has obtained a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), and holds a TS/SCI Security Clearance, issued by the United States Department of Defense. The specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.