Alden Bushnell
About Alden Bushnell
Alden Bushnell is a business development professional with extensive experience in project management and process improvement. He has held positions at notable companies such as Lockheed Martin, Jacobs, and Near Earth Autonomy, and possesses strong skills in strategic planning and risk management.
Current Role at Near Earth Autonomy
Alden Bushnell has been working in Business Development at Near Earth Autonomy since 2021. His role involves identifying new business opportunities and fostering relationships that support the company's growth in the autonomous systems sector. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he leverages his extensive experience in project management and business strategy to drive initiatives that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Lockheed Martin
Alden Bushnell worked at Lockheed Martin from 2001 to 2004, initially as a Reliability Engineer for one year and subsequently in the Engineering Leadership Development Program for two years. During his tenure in Fort Worth, Texas, he gained valuable insights into engineering processes and project management, which laid the foundation for his future roles in business development and project execution.
Tenure at Jacobs and Project Management Role
From 2017 to 2021, Alden Bushnell served in Business Development at Jacobs in Tullahoma, Tennessee. His responsibilities included conducting project performance reviews and defining requirements for successful project delivery. This role emphasized his skills in process improvement, scheduling, and staffing, which are essential for optimizing project execution.
Experience at Hamilton Sundstrand / Oceaneering
Alden Bushnell spent ten years at Hamilton Sundstrand / Oceaneering, supporting Jacobs as Deputy Senior Project Manager from 2007 to 2017 in the Houston, Texas Area. In this capacity, he managed multi-site operations and inventory control, ensuring efficient resource allocation. His focus on risk management and issues management contributed to maintaining project stability.
Educational Background and Expertise
Alden Bushnell holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Principia College and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business. His educational background, combined with his broad analytic and scientific expertise, enables him to integrate innovative technologies and generate practical solutions in business development and project management.