Ferhan Kilical

Ferhan Kilical is a seasoned Senior Lead Computer Scientist at MITRE, with expertise in modernizing Command and Control Capabilities and extensive experience in system engineering, virtualization, hybrid cloud, and big data analytics. Previous roles include Senior Product Marketing Manager and ALM Technical Lead at Hewlett-Packard, where Ferhan developed marketing strategies, delivered technical content, and managed significant revenue pipelines for application solutions in government sectors. Prior experience at Northrop Grumman encompassed test automation and management for critical systems, while earlier roles included Test and QA Manager at AAMC and Dean of the School of Information and Technology at Stratford University. Ferhan holds multiple degrees, including a Ph.D. and various certifications in security and Six Sigma, underpinning a robust academic foundation in information technology.