Posts by Aly Bondoc
Ashley Anthony, Human Resources Director of Times Microwave Systems
People make a business, and for the first time on the podcast, we are shattering the ceiling on all things HR with Times Microwave Systems HR Director Ashley Anthony. When Ashley swapped her athletic training gear for the corporate battleground of HR in defense manufacturing, she didn’t just change jobs – she transformed the recruitment…
Read MoreMladen Brkic, CFO of Ultra Intelligence and Communications
Embark on a journey from the frontlines to finance this week with the formidable force, Mladen Brkic, as we journey from his days as a wartime translator to pioneering success from a young age, becoming the CFO of Ultra Intelligence and Communications. Mladen’s life story reads like an epic tale of resilience, adaptability, and the…
Read MoreKelly Hennig, COO of Stoke Space
Imagine stepping off the beaten path to forge a new one — that’s exactly what female powerhouse Kelly Hennig of Stoke Space did. This week, Kelly unravels the story behind her audacious leap from the security of aerospace giants like Raytheon and Northrop to the exhilarating frontier of a startup. Tackling the contrasting corporate cultures…
Read MoreTop 3 Interview Questions
Essential Interview Questions for Aerospace and Defense Leaders. Here are our Top 3.
Read MoreNew Talent Frontiers in Defense
LinkedIn Poll Results: A significant shift is underway, with hiring managers in middle-market defense electronics broadening their search beyond traditional industry confines. This strategic pivot towards sectors like medical devices, semiconductors, and automotive is not just a trend but a successful practice, with these diverse candidates proving their mettle in A&D roles. Beyond Traditional Talent…
Read MoreEric Wightman, VP at Karman Space & Defense
Buckle up as this week we are taking you on an exhilarating journey from the adrenaline-fueled tracks of NASCAR to the stratospheric heights of the aerospace industry with Eric Wightman, VP of Advanced Materials and Processes at Karman Space and Defense. In this episode, Eric recounts his unconventional career trajectory, fueled by determination and a…
Read MoreThe Inspirational: Shelli Brunswick, CEO of SB Global LLC
Have you ever considered how space innovations elevate our daily existence? This week, we hear from the inspirational Shelli Brunswick. From the day she swapped her high school cap and gown for Air Force blues, Shelli charted a course that would break boundaries and redefine the possibilities within the space industry. Shelli’s journey from an…
Read MoreIs Relocation Dead?
Think we’ll need to deal with relocation? A question that pops up like clockwork in our chats. Thanks to COVID, the whole relocation scene got a good shake, like a snow globe unveiling new patterns. So, here’s the scoop from a recent placement: Business development folks and finance wizards? They’re killing it in remote roles,…
Read MoreLegacy in Motion: Neil Thurgood, US Army Director
Warfare Wisdom: Leading the Charge in Defense with Neil Thurgood Have you ever wondered about the immeasurable impact of a family legacy on a person’s life path? Neil Thurgood, a retired US Army Lieutenant General, gives us a rare glimpse into how his military upbringing sculpted a career that defined innovation in space technology, hypersonics,…
Read MoreRobert Feierbach, President of Maritime Launch Services
Get ready to embark on an interstellar journey with serial entrepreneur and aerospace titan Robert Feierbach as we hear how he is reshaping aerospace through microgravity flights and cutting-edge air launch services. Robert is the president of Maritime Launch USA and CEO of Zero G Launch. With three decades of experience, this episode is a…
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