David Trask

David Trask is an experienced program manager and academic with a strong background in research and development, particularly in the fields of intelligence and aerospace. Currently serving as Program Manager at Adams Communication & Engineering Technology since September 2020, David Trask leads the Naval Postgraduate School Unmanned and Robotic Systems Research Task Order, focusing on scientific and technical information to support mission requirements. Previously, David Trask held positions as a Professor of the Practice in the Department of Physics at the Naval Postgraduate School, where responsibilities included advancing national space systems through intelligence applications. David Trask's career also includes significant roles at the Defense Intelligence Agency, including Director of MASINT Research and Development, and experience in the U.S. Air Force, culminating as Squadron Commander of the 343rd Reconnaissance Squadron. David Trask holds a Master of Science in Aeronautical Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics from UC Santa Barbara.