John Younkin

John Younkin currently serves as the Director of Emerging Solutions at Raytheon Technologies, where the focus is on developing advanced technologies for both commercial and government applications, particularly in Advanced Air Mobility Solutions and Unmanned Systems. Previously, John held the position of Senior Staff Solutions Architect at VMware, promoting Software Defined Enterprise technologies for defense and enterprise clients, and aligning initiatives with the Joint Information Environment. John's extensive experience also includes over 16 years at Lockheed Martin in various roles, including Principal Cloud Architect and Senior Systems Engineering Manager, where the emphasis was on cloud solutions and cybersecurity for federal and defense clients. Earlier in the career, John worked at Loral as a Systems Engineer specializing in hardware design, network engineering, and distributed simulation. Educational background includes degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Technology Management, with studies continuing at The George Washington University.