Joshua Ford
About Joshua Ford
Joshua Ford is a Senior Field Service Representative with extensive experience in intelligence analysis and AI technologies. He has worked in various roles across military and civilian sectors, contributing to significant operational improvements and training initiatives.
Current Role at ECS
Joshua Ford serves as a Senior Field Service Representative at ECS since 2020. In this role, he operates in Afghanistan, where he applies his extensive experience in field service and intelligence analysis. His responsibilities include providing critical support and training related to AI and AR technologies, enhancing operational capabilities for military applications.
Previous Experience in Intelligence Analysis
Prior to his current position, Joshua Ford worked at Radiance Technologies as a Full Motion Video Intelligence Analyst for 10 months in 2016. He then joined AEVEX Aerospace, where he held multiple roles including FMV Analyst, Senior Analyst, and Site Lead from 2016 to 2020, operating in Africa and Europe. His background includes significant contributions to military intelligence operations and training.
Educational Background
Joshua Ford studied Intelligence Analysis at American Military University from 2016 to 2020, where he achieved a degree in Intelligence Studies. He also attended the American Public University System, earning an Associate of Arts in General Studies from 2017 to 2019. His foundational education includes graduating from Greenwood High School from 1995 to 1999.
Military Service and Training
Joshua Ford served in the US Navy Reserves as an Intelligence Analyst from 2005 to 2011, with assignments at Fort Gillem and Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Atlanta, Georgia. He completed specialized training at the US Navy Imagery Intelligence 'C' School in 2010 and the US Navy Intelligence 'A' All Source School in 2007, gaining critical skills in military intelligence.
Contributions to Military Operations
Throughout his career, Joshua Ford has contributed to numerous military operations. He provided AI hardware and software training support for NATO and US Special Operations Forces, aiding in over 150 successful AI-enabled combat operations. He also developed an AI operating procedure that demonstrated NATO forces' compliance with the US-Taliban Peace Agreement, supporting Afghan Government policy objectives.