Jose Mercado

José Mercado partnered with Thunderbolt Software, LLC in December 2018, and is the president of Thunderbolt Logistics. Thunderbolt Logistics is segment of Thunderbolt Software LLC, a partnership of friends that want to have a positive impact in business. Initially founded as a software development company, this enterprise expanded into areas of systems engineering and logistics. As President of Thunderbolt Logistics, José’s focus is to develop and maintain a high performing and sound logistics business, primarily focused on last mile delivery in partnership and support with Amazon. José is an Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP).

José was formerly employed at ASRC Federal Mission Solutions (AFMS) since February 2009, ultimately holding the title of Director of Operations & Infrastructure. In this capacity, José lead a workforce of roughly 500 software developers in support of Department of Defense contracts valued at roughly $40M. Previously, José held the position of International Project Manager, while working at Private Management Company, conducting mining operations in Colombia, South America. José held this role for 2 years (August 2007 – November 2009). Here, he established and managed multiple mining operations with a focus on alluvial and dredging operations. Before this, José held the position of Program & Logistics Management Manager, while working for the Lockheed Martin Corporation. José occupied this position for 3 years (December 2004 – August 2007). Previously, José held the position of National Service Delivery Manager, while working at Schenker AG. While at Schenker, José established a national air freight team in support of a Fortune 100 company. Before this, José served in the United States Marine Corps as a Logistics Officer. While a Marine, José held various roles leading Marines. Particularly, he served as the Logistics Officer of a Marine Service Support Group of 400 Marines in support of a Marine Expeditionary Unit of 1,500 Marines and Sailors. He also served as an Officer Selection Officer, in an award-winning station, recruiting Marine Corps Officers.

José earned an MS in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania in 2007. Additionally, José graduated with a BS in English, with a minor in Spanish Cultural Studies in 1994 from the United States Naval Academy. José also earned an AS in General Studies from Ocean County College in 1991.