Stephen Strickland

Stephen Strickland is an AI Leader, Systems Engineer, and Data Scientist based in Raleigh, North Carolina.1 He is currently the CEO & Chief Engineer at aiLeaders LLC, focusing on delivering mission impact to Government clients through AI and software integration in national security.1

Strickland's professional experience includes:

1. Manager of Engineering Operations at SparkCognition Government Systems (SGS) (Jan 2023 - Present)
2. Sr. Technical Consultant at SGS (Apr 2022 - Jan 2023)
3. Project Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation (Sep 2020 - Apr 2022)
4. Payloads Lead and System Test Engineer at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (Jul 2017 - Sep 2020)
5. Project Engineer at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (Oct 2013 - Oct 2014)
6. Reconnaissance Marine/Rifleman in the United States Marine Corps (Jun 2003 - Oct 2005)1

His educational background includes:

• Master of Science in Data Science from the University of California, Riverside (2019 - 2021)
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Widener University (2010 - 2013)1

Strickland describes himself as a Patriot and licensed skydiver. He values family and friends, and increasingly considers the "why" aspect in both personal and work matters.1