David Wood
About David Wood
David Wood is a Group Analyst at Frontier Technology, where he has worked since 2004. He has extensive experience in aerospace engineering and management, having held various roles in the United States Air Force and academia.
Work at FTI - Frontier Technology Inc
David Wood has been employed at Frontier Technology since 2004, where he currently holds the position of Principal Analyst. He has also served as a Group Analyst since 2018. His role includes being the resident expert on training and curriculum development. Throughout his tenure, he has led or supported various Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and commercial contracts, focusing on the development of advanced decision support software tools.
Education and Expertise
David Wood earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Arizona, completing his studies from 1979 to 1983. He later obtained a Master of Science in Management Science from the University of Dayton, studying from 1989 to 1992. He graduated from the Defense Systems Management College and is certified as a Program Manager, Systems Engineer, and Test & Evaluation Manager under the Acquisition Professional Development Program.
Background in the United States Air Force
David Wood has an extensive background in the United States Air Force, where he held several key positions. He served as Chief Propulsion Engineer from 1993 to 1997, Lead Propulsion Engineer from 1989 to 1993, and Test and Evaluation Plans Officer for six months in 1988. Additionally, he worked as Aircraft Stores Compatibility Program Manager from 1984 to 1988 and as Staff Director from 1997 to 2001. His experience includes participation in over a dozen Class A mishaps investigations as an accomplished aircraft crash investigator.
Teaching Experience at Defense Acquisition University
From 2001 to 2004, David Wood worked as a Professor of Acquisition Management at the Defense Acquisition University in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. In this role, he contributed to the education and training of professionals in acquisition management, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.