Alex Goldberg

Joint Technology Acquisition Innovation Officer at Defense Innovation Unit

Alex Goldberg serves as the Joint Technology Acquisition Innovation Officer at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) in Austin, Texas, a position he has held since November 2020. His role focuses on accelerating commercial innovation to enhance national security. Prior to this, he was a DARPA Fellow for the Air Force Chief of Staff and held various leadership positions within the Texas Military Department Joint Innovation Unit (TMDx) and the United States Department of Defense, where he managed significant innovation portfolios and projects.1 2 3

Goldberg's educational background includes a graduate certificate from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor's degree from UCLA, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. His extensive military experience includes roles as an instructor pilot and program manager for disruptive innovations within the Air Force.1 4

In his current position, Goldberg is involved in initiatives such as Project ICON, which explores the application of 3D printing technologies in the military, aiming to enhance flexibility and reduce logistical burdens during operations.2

Highlights

Jun 11 · nationaldefensemagazine.org

Military Looks for Novel Ways to Employ 3D Printing

Experience

Joint Technology Acquisition Innovation Officer at Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)

DARPA Fellow for the Air Force Chief of Staff at Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) (2019-Present), Roles including Director at TMDx (2018-2021), MQ-1/MQ-9 Chief Instructor Pilot at Texas Air National Guard (2013-2018), HAF/A2 Disruptive Innovations Program Manager at U.S. Department of Defense (2013-2018), MQ-1 Instructor Pilot and F-16 Fighter Pilot at California Air National Guard, and Munitions Systems Journeyman at Air National Guard

Education

Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Ignite program (2019); The University of Texas at Austin, Senior Leadership Innovation Course (2019); The University of Texas at San Antonio, Executive Leadership Cybersecurity Training (2018); UCLA, B.A. Magna Cum Laude (2000-2004)