Nic Peterson

Nic Peterson has a diverse work experience in the defense and engineering industries. Nic currently holds the position of Director of Business Development at Kopin Corporation, where they lead the development and manufacturing of optical packages using micro-displays. Prior to that, they worked as the Innovative Product Development Lead - Aerospace at Capgemini Engineering, where they focused on leading innovative product development in the aerospace sector.

Nic's previous roles include Director of Strategy & Innovation at BAE Systems, where they directed the premier innovation hub for a $4.5B sector and facilitated business growth through strategic planning and market forecasting. Nic also served as a Senior Business Development Manager at Leonardo DRS - Advanced Program Support, where they revitalized business development processes and conducted reviews for high-stakes program captures.

Earlier in their career, Nic held positions at Optics 1 and BAE Systems Oasys LLC, where they focused on project management, international business development, and market research to identify new revenue opportunities.

Overall, Nic Peterson's work experience demonstrates their expertise in strategy development, innovation, business development, and project management in the defense and engineering sectors.

Nic Peterson pursued a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Engineering from Worcester State University from 2002 to 2004. Following that, from 2004 to 2007, they obtained a B.S. of Science in Engineering with a field of study in Electro-Mechanical Engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology. Later, they attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute and completed a Master of Science in Systems Engineering between 2008 and 2010.

In addition to their formal education, Nic Peterson earned a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in November 2019. They also acquired the Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP) Certification, yet the specific institution and date are not provided.