Chung Ha
About Chung Ha
Chung Ha serves as the Technical Director at BigBear.ai, where he has contributed significantly to various technology initiatives since 2023. With over two decades of experience in software engineering and technical leadership across multiple companies, he has a strong background in developing solutions for the FDA and other organizations.
Current Role at BigBear.ai
Chung Ha serves as the Technical Director at BigBear.ai since 2023, based in Chantilly, Virginia. In this role, he oversees technical strategies and initiatives, ensuring the alignment of technology solutions with business objectives. His leadership is instrumental in guiding teams to develop innovative solutions that meet client needs.
Previous Experience at General Dynamics Information Technology
Chung Ha worked at General Dynamics Information Technology for a total of 16 years, holding multiple positions. He began as a Software Engineer Advisor from 2002 to 2018 in Fairfax, VA, before transitioning to Solutions Architect from 2019 to 2021 in Rockville, Maryland. His extensive experience in this organization contributed to his technical expertise and project management skills.
Contributions to Drug Review Modernization
Chung Ha played a significant role in the development of a collaborative drug review platform by integrating Appian with Microsoft Office tools using Microsoft Graph and Azure. He also led the development of NLP, Cloud Search, and OCR capabilities for a Prototype challenge, which contributed to securing a Blanket Purchase Agreement for IT services to the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER).
Educational Background
Chung Ha holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Math from Fontbonne University, where he studied from 1994 to 1997. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Computer Science from The George Washington University, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. His academic background laid the foundation for his technical career.
Leadership in Software Development
Chung Ha has demonstrated leadership in software development by managing teams and implementing methodologies. He led a team of 10 Java developers to apply an unprecedented methodology in Oracle ADF application upgrades using Kanban Agile. His ability to guide teams through complex projects has been a key aspect of his career.