Evan Fortunato

Evan Fortunato is the President, Owner, and CEO of Apogee Research, LLC, a company focused on developing innovative solutions for the Intelligence and Department of Defense (DoD) communities.12 Here are some key details about Evan Fortunato:

Education and Background

Evan Fortunato received his education from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), earning:

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Physics (1993-1997)
• A PhD in Nuclear Engineering (1998-2002)1

Career

Apogee Research, LLC: Evan has been the President and Owner of Apogee Research since January 2014.1 Under his leadership, the company works on some of the most challenging problems in the DoD sector.2

Previous Experience: Before founding Apogee Research, Evan's career included:

• Program Manager at DARPA, where he managed a portfolio of classified cyber programs
• Roles at ALPHATECH and BAE Systems, developing capabilities for integrated ISR, cyber, and electronic warfare2

Expertise and Achievements

Evan is recognized as a leader in the development of adaptive and resilient cyber-physical systems. Some of his notable accomplishments include:

• Leading the creation of STITCHES (System-of-systems Technology Integration Tool Chain for Heterogeneous Electronic Systems)
• Publishing over 25 articles in peer-reviewed journals, including Science and Physical Review Letters
• Recognition by the Secretary of Defense at DARPA's "Wait, What?" Conference in 2015 for his work critical to the military's cyber mission23

Approach and Values

At Apogee Research, Evan leads a team that focuses on:

• Implementing cutting-edge research for Intelligence and DoD communities
• Working on hard technical problems that matter to national security
• Bringing together diverse perspectives to tackle challenging issues3

Evan's approach involves identifying key problems in National Security, developing relevant and scalable solutions, and working to transition those solutions into operational use.3