Dennis Heaton is a senior technologist and project manager with a diverse set of skills and experiences in a wide range of industries. With a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Heaton has worked in various positions, including President at Technology Integration, Inc., VP of Advanced Systems at ORFMA, and Design Engineer at Curtis Electric Company. He has also served as a consultant for multiple growth companies and has provided investments to startups. Heaton's technical skills include expertise in electrical systems, information technology, industrial automation, and control systems, among others. He has worked on precious metals extraction systems and security and intelligence systems for government agencies and defense contractors. He is also a specialist in plasma-based systems and high energy systems. He has experience in project management in small to large technical projects with multidisciplinary staff and international teams. He also has C-level experience with four startups, including the sale of his first at the age of 31 to General Electric.