Keynote Speakers
Mr. Sanford Friedenthal
Sanford Friedenthal is an MBSE consultant. He is an advocate for model-based systems engineering and was a leader of the industry team that developed SysML from its inception through its adoption by the OMG. He is co-author of “A Practical Guide to SysML”.
Mr. Ralf Hartmann
Ralf Hartmann is a Vice President at Airbus Defence and Space and an industry advocate and thought leader for Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). He serves on the Corporate Advisory Board for the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE).
Ms. Philomena Zimmerman
Ms. Philomena Zimmerman is the Deputy Director of Engineering Tools and Environments, within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Systems Engineering (ODASD(SE)). She leads multiple working groups, coordinating among the Services, Agencies, Joint communities, academia, and industry.
Mr. David Cohen
David Cohen is a Senior Executive Service acquisition and engineering professional with 32 years experience in Naval Aviation. He heads NAVAIR's new Mission Engineering & Analysis Department and serves as Technical Director for the new Integrated Warfighting Capability Enterprise Team.