Sumit De serves as a Thermal Microsystems Advisor at Booz Allen Hamilton, advising DARPA and NIST on advanced thermal, mechanical, and electrical design for microsystems across various platforms. Notable projects include managing over $100 million in DARPA programs and leading technology transition strategies. Previously, Sumit was a Senior Thermal Engineer at RTX, where significant achievements included optimizing thermal management solutions that secured contracts exceeding $1 billion. Academic experience includes a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, complemented by research in energy efficiency and thermal management systems.