Jeffrey Long
About Jeffrey Long
Jeffrey Long serves as a Member of the Technical Staff, Deputy Program Manager, and Chief of Engineering at Praxis Engineering, where he leads initiatives in emerging technologies. He has extensive experience in program management and engineering, having previously held leadership roles at Digimarc and MorphoTrust USA.
Current Role at Praxis Engineering
Jeffrey Long serves as a Member of the Technical Staff, Deputy Program Manager, and Chief of Engineering at Praxis Engineering. He has been in this role since 2014, contributing to the company's initiatives in advancing technical capabilities. His responsibilities include leading investigations into emerging technologies such as digital assistants, augmented reality, and multi-modal biometrics. Long provides leadership for a team of over 95 professionals, delivering products utilized by more than 24 nations.
Previous Experience at Digimarc
Prior to his current position, Jeffrey Long worked at Digimarc from 2001 to 2012, where he held the roles of Director of Program Management and Director of Federal Business. During his tenure, he was involved in various projects that enhanced the company's federal operations. His experience at Digimarc equipped him with valuable skills in program management and business development.
Educational Background
Jeffrey Long studied Computer Science at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) from 1986 to 1991. He also attended Marymount University, studying Business for 11 months in 1999. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in both technical and business disciplines.
Leadership and Achievements
In his career, Jeffrey Long has implemented significant initiatives, such as transitioning over 130 resources to remote work while maintaining a 98% award fee score. He developed a vision to expand product strategy with AI/ML-based decision support and streamlined acquisition processes, resulting in substantial cost savings. Additionally, he was a start-up team member for a multi-cloud effort that became a sustaining program valued at over $7,000,000 annually.
Professional Experience Overview
Jeffrey Long has held various leadership roles throughout his career. He worked at MorphoTrust™ USA as Director of Solutions Architecture for one year and at Invertix Corporation as Manager of Development for seven months in 2001. He also served as Director of Telecommunication and Operations Research at Emergent Information Technologies Inc./SM&A from 1999 to 2001. His diverse experience across multiple organizations has contributed to his expertise in engineering and program management.