John Kirkpatrick

John Kirkpatrick is currently the Vice President at SAIC, overseeing Aviation and Mission Systems. With extensive experience in program and technical management, John previously held roles such as Area Manager at Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation and Assistant Program Manager for the Utility Helicopters Project Office, where they managed a significant defense program. Earlier in their career, John served as Chief Engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, contributing to advanced military technologies. John has also gained valuable expertise in autonomous systems at Caterpillar Inc. and has a strong educational background, pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA at the University of Tennessee systems.