Bobby Anderson
About Bobby Anderson
Bobby Anderson serves as the VP/GM of Aviation at Shift5, bringing over 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry. He has held various leadership roles at Honeywell and Shift5, focusing on product management and cyber security for aircraft.
Current Role at Shift5
Bobby Anderson currently serves as the Vice President and General Manager of Aviation at Shift5, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's aviation initiatives, focusing on enhancing operational efficiencies and protecting aircraft from cyber threats. His leadership is crucial in driving the development and execution of innovative solutions within the aviation sector.
Previous Experience at Honeywell
Bobby Anderson has extensive experience at Honeywell, where he held multiple roles over a span of 14 years. He served as Principal Engineer from 2003 to 2017, followed by Senior Project Engineering Manager from 2017 to 2018, and Senior Technical Manager from 2018 to 2020. He also held the position of Director of Product Management from 2020 to 2021 and later as VPGM/Sr. Director of Product Management from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Honeywell equipped him with a strong foundation in product management and engineering within the aerospace industry.
Education and Expertise
Bobby Anderson holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida. Additionally, he earned a Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management. His educational background supports his expertise in executing major customer product development projects that integrate hardware, software, and services.
Consulting Experience
Before his roles at Shift5 and Honeywell, Bobby Anderson worked as a Strategic Business Consultant at American Physician Partners from 2016 to 2017. This experience allowed him to apply his business acumen in a different industry, focusing on strategic initiatives and market entry strategies.
Aerospace Industry Experience
With over 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry, Bobby Anderson specializes in both Defense & Space and Commercial Aerospace sectors. He has a proven track record of managing a $200 million profit and loss (P&L) portfolio and leading business model strategies for entering new markets. His focus on cybersecurity and avionics data management plays a significant role in enhancing operational efficiencies within the aviation sector.