About
Mike Nolan is an Engineering Manager at Raytheon leading initiatives in machine learning, AI, and systems optimization, with prior experience as Flight Test Program Manager in the F-22 System Project Office and Director of Operations for the F-15 Flight Test Squadron. His background spans test planning, systems engineering, and multidisciplinary design optimization across advanced defense technology programs including the Zumwalt Destroyer and JLENS. He serves as a research affiliate at MIT's System Design and Management Program and is a member of Walnut and MIT Alumni Angels.
Experience
- RaytheonEngineering Managercurrent2005 — present
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologySystem Design and Management Fellow, CADLAB Research Assistant2002 — 2005
- 586th Flight Test SquadronSquadron Commander1999 — 2001
Education
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMS, Engineering and Management2002 — 2005
- New Mexico State UniversityMS, Electrical Engineering1989 — 1991
- Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteBS, Management Industrial Engineering1978 — 1982
- USAF TPS
Skills & more
Systems Engineering10Engineering Management10CMMI1Air Force3Program Management6Aerospace3Integration8Aircraft4Aviation3Defense3C4ISR2System Design4
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EngineeringDoDEarned Value ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipFlight TestInformation AssuranceSoftware EngineeringTestingGovernment ContractingSoftware DevelopmentSecurity ClearanceSpace SystemsFrom Mike's professional profile.
Colleagues at Walnut Venture Associates
Adam White
Investor at Walnut Venture Associates
Aidan Yeaw
Investor at Walnut Venture Associates
Andy Bartlett
Investor at Walnut Venture Associates
Arrigo Bodda
Investor at Walnut Venture Associates
Bob Goodof
Investor at Walnut Venture Associates
Brian Denenberg
Investor at Walnut Venture Associates
David Solomont
Investor at Walnut Venture Associates
Jeff Stoler
Investor at Walnut Venture Associates
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Mike Nolan work?
- Mike Nolan is at Walnut Venture Associates.
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