Ron Keesing

Summary

• Recognized Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML)/ Data Science (DS) Leader directing AI/ML for Leidos, a $10B+ Fortune 300 Company. Founder of Leidos AI/ML Accelerator. • Proven Senior Executive with responsibility for developing Leidos AI/ML strategy, communicating that strategy across the Enterprise (including C-suite and BOD), and leading execution. • Experienced, innovative, decisive, and results-driven organizational and technical leader with long, successful record (20+ years) of establishing, leading, and growing large, diverse organizations of scientists, engineers, and solution architects to design, build, integrate, and deliver mission-driven solutions while consistently delivering on organizational and financial goals. • Successful Program Manager / Principal Investigator with extensive experience leading large, integrated internally and externally funded R&D programs in subject areas including research analytics, operational analytics, predictive analytics, cyber analytics, and networking and autonomy to successful completion within tight schedule and budget constraints. • Proven business developer responsible for capturing of $100M+ in new business over a three-year period and leading organizational capture of $500M+ in new business with customers including DIA, DARPA, IARPA, AFRL, and various DoD and IC organizations. • Strong problem solver able to collaborate across organizational and functional boundaries to develop transformative solutions to major technical, programmatic, and organizational challenges. • Established thought leader recognized as Leidos Technical Fellow, with strong relationships to customers, decision makers, and potential partners throughout government and industry. • Member of the Center for New American Security's AI Task Force.