Wayne Lester

Wayne Lester is a seasoned project management specialist and engineering lead at Northrop Grumman, with extensive experience in systems engineering across various aerospace missions, particularly the Habitation and Logistics Outpost (HALO) and Commercial Destination-Free Flyer (CDFF) projects. Responsibilities include creating and managing integrated plans, leading specialty engineering efforts, and overseeing large budgets while implementing Earned Value Management. Previous roles at Lockheed Martin and academic positions at the University of Michigan showcase competencies in flight operations, engineering analysis, and instructional leadership. Wayne holds a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Master's in Space Engineering, complemented by certifications in project management and Agile methodologies.