Erik Hedval

Erik Hedval serves as a Government Business Development professional at Sea Machines Robotics since June 2022, bringing extensive military experience as a Navy Reserve Officer and Company Commander of CHARLIE CO, CRS 8 since April 2010. Previous roles include Deputy Operations Director at the US Navy (March 2021 - June 2022), Deputy Director of Operations and Maritime Operations Officer at the United States Department of Defense (October 2012 - April 2019), and Senior Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton (April 2010 - October 2012). Erik's naval career began as a Surface Warfare Officer from September 2003 to April 2010. Academically, Erik holds a Master of Fine Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College (2011-2016) and a Bachelor of Science in Maritime Transportation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (1999-2003).