Brandon Bean

Brandon Bean serves as the AI/ML Solutions Director at General Dynamics Information Technology, where responsibilities include setting strategic vision and leading technical direction for Data & Analytics/AI/ML initiatives in the Defense sector. Prior to this role, Brandon held the position of Senior AI/ML Solution Architect, empowering defense leaders through innovative technology solutions. In academia, Brandon teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Data Analytics and Data Science at Rize Education, Maryville University Online, and Utica University, focusing on critical thinking and real-world applications. Brandon's extensive experience also includes two decades with the United States Department of Defense, where key roles included Chief of Enterprise Data Management and Project Manager for Enterprise Data and Mobile Forensics. Educational qualifications consist of a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems and a Master of Science in Data Analytics, both from the University of Maryland Global Campus.