Scott Orton

Scott Orton has an extensive background in DOD acquisition, system development, and successful program execution. In his prior role as Vice President and General Manager of Edge Processing for Mercury Systems, Scott had full responsibility for Mercury’s Edge and Secure computing businesses. These businesses supplied ruggedized, high-performance computing products to the military edge for the Army’s extensive networked battlefield, the Navy’s shipboard C5ISR, and Air Force’s special mission aircraft. Scott has extensive knowledge of computing systems design, computing product life-cycles, global supply chain dependencies, commercial military sales, and security needs for advanced AI/ML computing at the edge. In addition to Mercury Systems, Scott held positions including Technical Director, Capture Manager, and Program Director at Raytheon as well as multiple positions within DoD Acquisition. Scott has a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida. Scott’s successful focus on the DOD throughout his career including a senior role at Mercury Systems, considered to be the 1000lb gorilla in the fragmented competitive landscape, along with his years at Raytheon, one of OSS’s largest customers is expected to provide great insight and value for OSS. His experience and relationships within the army, navy and air force are expected to accelerate OSS’s success and validation with at least 3 of the targeted eight AI Transportable verticals within the DOD.