Jim Hibberd
About Jim Hibberd
Jim Hibberd serves as the IT Director at Kratos and is the sole proprietor of Hibberd Consulting. He has over 25 years of experience in the IT field, with a strong educational background in biology and chemistry.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Jim Hibberd has been serving as the IT Director at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions since 2012. His role involves organizing project status meetings with customers and team members to ensure alignment and progress on various initiatives. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Solutions Developer at Kratos from 2008 to 2011, where he contributed to the development of solutions within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Jim Hibberd holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Virginia at Wise, where he studied Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Immunology, Histology, and Monoclonal Antibodies from 1980 to 1983. He also earned an Associate of Science degree in Pre-Med from Alice Lloyd College, studying there from 1978 to 1980. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in IT and project management.
Background
Jim Hibberd has been the sole proprietor of Hibberd Consulting since 1999, operating in the Norfolk, Virginia area for 25 years. His extensive experience in consulting complements his role at Kratos, where he has been instrumental in overseeing IT projects and ensuring quality standards are met. He has been leading IT projects at C.S. Management, Inc. since 2013, focusing on developing strategic plans and operating policies.
Achievements
In his role at Kratos, Jim Hibberd plays a key role in evaluating project proposals and change requests, making informed recommendations for their approval or rejection. He collaborates with management on application development, enhancement, and deployment activities, which aim to improve business solutions. His commitment to ensuring project deliverables meet high-quality standards reflects his dedication to customer requirements.