James Taylor, Ph.D.,/MBA

James Taylor, Ph.D.,/MBA has a diverse and extensive work experience that spans over several decades. James began their career as an Industrial Engineer at Boeing in 1980 before moving to the United States Air Force in 1984, where they served as an Officer & Aviator. During their time in the Air Force, they flew combat missions, planned and executed operations in deployed Combined Air Operations Centers, and developed and managed Air Force capabilities requirements and programs at Higher Headquarters.

In 2004, James joined Raytheon as a Product Line Director for Raytheon Missile Systems. In this role, they directed technology R&D, product development, marketing and growth strategy, and account capture for a new weapons technology product line. James built client relations with various defense and intelligence agencies, both in the United States and internationally, and managed a combined technology and business team with P&L responsibilities.

James then moved on to Lockheed Martin in 2010, where they held the positions of Business Development Director and General Manager. As Business Development Director, they directed business development, product development, and resource alignment for a $1B+ product portfolio targeting US and overseas markets. James managed customer relations, account capture, and supply chain operations for various clients, including the US DoD, intelligence community, NATO, and governments of several countries. As General Manager, they oversaw a major manufacturing program for a new product line and new market, with responsibilities including production, staffing, sales, product delivery, and customer relations. James successfully developed a cutting-edge cryogenic shipping tank technology, established a new business line, and partnered with government agencies to define compliance standards for this technology market.

In 2015, James joined Raytheon Technologies as the Director of Business Development for Raytheon International. James was recruited to head business development and market growth strategy and execution in the Saudi Arabian market. James managed a multibillion-dollar product portfolio and successfully implemented aggressive strategies to drive pipeline development, partnership creation, and joint venture and alliance formation.

James then joined Owl Cyber Defense in 2021 as a Senior Executive for Business Development & Strategy. In this role, they were assigned to identify global market opportunities, develop growth strategies, and commercialize technologies for a new business unit specializing in space, ISR, digital, radar, and command and control technologies. James led global teams, including engineering, business development, finance, supply chain, and contract teams, to develop a growth strategy based on technology innovation and commercialization, resulting in increased international sales pipeline. James also adapted business development efforts to mitigate challenges posed by Covid-19 travel restrictions, maintaining competitiveness and client engagement.

Most recently, James joined Frontier Technology in 2023 as the Vice President. In this role, they hold a leadership position within the company, although specific details about their responsibilities and accomplishments are not provided in the given information.

James Taylor, Ph.D.,/MBA has a Doctorate degree in Economics/International Business from Argosy University. James also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from City University of Seattle. Additionally, they have a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from Seattle Pacific University.