Kory Fierstine

Kory Fierstine is a Senior Research Scientist at CNA Corporation, where responsibilities include managing data science teams and directing projects that support the Navy and Marine Corps. Prior experience includes serving as a Program Manager and Senior Analyst at Cask, LLC, overseeing cost analysis projects for multi-billion dollar Department of Defense clients. A former Naval Aviator with over 27 years of service in the US Navy, Kory held various leadership positions including Deputy Director at the Naval Center for Cost Analyses and Commanding Officer of the 33d Flying Training Squadron. Academic qualifications include an MS in Cost Estimation and Analysis and an MBA in Finance from the Naval Postgraduate School, alongside a BS in Business and Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.