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About
James Barbieri is Co-Founder and CEO of WingXpand, a Techstars- and investor-backed aerospace and autonomy company that develops rapidly deployable autonomous systems for defense, public safety, and commercial operators. He began his career in the U.S. Intelligence Community before spending a decade at Boeing in roles spanning engineering leadership, Phantom Works advanced product development, and autonomous systems strategy.
Founder at WingXpand
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Michelle MadarasFounder
Experience
- WingXpandCEO & Co-Foundercurrent2022 — presentSt Louis, Missouri, United States
- BoeingSenior Manager, Product Management & Engineering: Training, Digital & Analytics Innovation2019 — 2022Greater St. Louis Area
- BoeingPrincipal, Business Development, Boeing Global Services2018 — 2019Greater St. Louis Area
- BoeingSenior Strategist, Phantom Works Autonomous Systems, Vertical Lift & Mobility Strategy Lead2015 — 2018Greater St. Louis Area
- BoeingSystems Engineer, Special Projects Operations Analyst2013 — 2015Greater St. Louis Area
- BoeingPropulsion Engineer2012 — 2013Greater St. Louis Area
- United States Department of DefenseIntelligence Community Scholar2011 — 2012Washington D.C. Metro Area
- RaytheonSystems Engineer2011Greater Denver Area
- United States Department of DefenseIntelligence Analyst2010 — 2011Greater St. Louis Area
Skills & more
StrategyAnalysisIntelligenceProject ManagementEngineeringAdvanced Technology AssessmentDefenseAerospaceUnmanned Aircraft SystemsDronesRotorcraftAir Superiority
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Fighter JetsSurvivabilityOperations AnalysisInnovationDisruptive TechnologiesStrategic NegotiationsMergers & AcquisitionsBriefingU.S. Department of DefenseMarket Assessments- Scotwork Advancing Negotiation Skills — Scotwork
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is James Barbieri?
- James Barbieri is Co-Founder and CEO of WingXpand, a Techstars- and investor-backed aerospace and autonomy company that develops rapidly deployable autonomous systems for defense, public safety, and commercial operators. He began his career in the U.S. Intelligence Community before spending a decade at Boeing in roles spanning engineering leadership, Phantom Works advanced product development, and autonomous systems strategy.
- Where does James Barbieri work?
- James Barbieri is Founder of WingXpand.
- What companies did James Barbieri found?
- James Barbieri founded WingXpand.
- Where did James Barbieri go to school?
- James Barbieri studied at Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)); National Intelligence University (Master’s Degree, Science & Technology Intelligence); Saint Louis University (Bachelor’s Degree, Aerospace Engineering).
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology mafia1,422
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Georgia Institute of Technology mafia436
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Raytheon mafia47
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Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School mafia28
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Shared employers
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Mark T. EsperChairman, National Security Practice & Director at Red Cell IncubationDan KultranCo-Founder & CEO, Claros at Red Cell IncubationJosh CondousIT & Security Manager at AirTree VenturesJonathan LimPartner at SignalFireJJ MoiDesign Partner at Prime Movers LabAnne WooInvestor at Sand Hill Angels
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