David Gerber

David Gerber is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in systems engineering, military strategy, and leadership. Currently serving as a Senior Principal Systems Engineer at MITRE since June 2014, Gerber previously founded Adaptive Strategy LLC in December 2013, providing strategic consulting services. Academic roles include Department Chair and Professor at the National Defense University, where Gerber oversaw a large faculty and student body, and served as the Air Force Chief of Staff Chair. Gerber's military career spans various high-level positions, including Director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Strategy Working Group, Senior Executive Officer to the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Commander of multiple Air Force units. With a solid educational background that includes degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and advanced leadership programs, Gerber possesses a robust foundation in both technical and strategic domains.