Mike Fitzpatrick

S. Michael Fitzpatrick is a Principal Research Engineer at Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) with a distinguished background in naval aviation and aerospace systems. He is a former Naval Officer with over 20 years of experience in aircraft carrier aviation, known for his leadership in change management and risk assessment.

Fitzpatrick's career highlights include:

1. Commanding a carrier-based E-2C Hawkeye squadron in combat operations
2. Serving as Operations Officer on the USS George Washington
3. Working as Integrated Air & Missile Defense Syndicate Head at Tactical Training Group, Pacific
4. Holding roles such as VAW/VRC Readiness Officer and Program Manager at various naval commands

His expertise spans areas including:

• Strategic planning and vision
• Innovation and process optimization
• Operations management
• Regulatory compliance
• Team building and leadership

Fitzpatrick holds graduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Physics, and maintains an active TS/SCI security clearance. He is currently involved in GTRI projects, including work on enhancing joint warfighter training and readiness.1