Dave De Young
About Dave De Young
Dave De Young is a General Manager at Belcan and a Chief Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton, with extensive experience in program management and business development for Department of Defense electro-optical systems. He has held various leadership roles in the aerospace and defense sectors, including a long tenure at Boeing and ownership of Insight Engineering Solutions, Inc.
Current Role at Belcan
Dave De Young serves as the General Manager at Belcan, a position he has held since November 2020. His tenure at Belcan began following the company's acquisition of Telesis. In this role, he focuses on program management and business development, particularly in the area of Department of Defense electro-optical systems. De Young leads program capture efforts and staff development initiatives, contributing to the strategic direction of the organization.
Professional Experience
De Young has extensive experience in the defense and technology sectors. He has been with Booz Allen Hamilton as Chief Engineer since 2017 and previously worked at Gryphon Technologies, Inc. as Program Manager since 2019. His career includes a significant tenure at Boeing, where he served as Director for 16 years. Additionally, he worked as a Research Engineer at General Dynamics for six years. De Young also owned Insight Engineering Solutions, Inc., where he held the roles of CEO and CTO.
Education and Expertise
Dave De Young holds multiple degrees in Electrical Engineering. He earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan (1980-1982), followed by a Master of Science from California State University, Fullerton (1984-1986). He also studied at Michigan Technological University (1978-1980). His expertise encompasses program management, business strategy, team leadership, and technical areas such as IT services, satellite communications, and software development.
Military Background
Dave De Young is an Army Infantry veteran with service in various units worldwide. His military experience has contributed to his leadership skills and understanding of defense operations, which he has applied throughout his career in supporting the Department of Defense for over 20 years.