John Kopala

John Kopala is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project controls and operations management across various industries. Currently serving as Manager Project Controls at BAE Systems, Inc. since April 2020, John previously held roles including Project Controls Schedule Manager and Specialist at Ball Aerospace, along with positions at ARC Group Worldwide, Inc. as Aerospace Program Manager and Master Scheduler. John has also served as Super HUB and SIK Program Manager at CTDI, Vice President at Infinity Health Care Consulting, and Director of Operations at Classic Sport. With a strong educational background, including an M.B.A. in Operations Management and a Master's in Project Management from Keller Graduate School of Management, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago, John combines technical expertise with strategic leadership in driving operational excellence and managing complex projects.