27th Annual Systems & Mission Engineering Conference
"Enabling Digital Transformation Across the Lifecycle for Mission Success"
28 – 31 October 2024
Norfolk, VA
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Digital Transformation of Systems Engineering
- Thomas Simms, Principal Deputy Executive Director, Systems Engineering and Architecture, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
- 1819734 - An Architectural Perspective on Securing AI/ML-Enabled Systems, David McClurg, BAE Systems, Inc.
- 1843299 - Usage of AI to Generate and Decompose Requirements, Joseph Hemenway & Nathan Vinarcik, Arcfield
- 1818976 - Requirements Engineering Co-Pilot GPT, Amir Abrari, SPEC Innovations
Mission Engineering
- 1861549 - Secret Cyber SoS, Eric Conyers & Rahul Parwani, Raytheon
- 1857064 - Leveraging Architecture to Inform the Design of Simulation Experiments for Mission Engineering Studies, Michael Pennock, The MITRE Corporation
Education & Training
- 1820156 - Empowering Defense Engineering: Workforce Development on Artificial Intelligence and System Safety Engineering, Chris DeLuca & Wil Vega, OSD(R&E)
- 1822454 - Advancing Digital Materiel Management: AFIT's DMM Academy, Richard Sugarman & Major Jeffrey King, Air Force Institute of Technology
- 1818221 - Training the DoD Acquisition Workforce in Secure Cyber Resilient Engineering: Using a Storyboard and Model Based Systems Engineering Approach in the Defense Acquisition University Credential Program, Paul McMahon, OUSD(R&E)
- 1863495 - Building Better System Security Engineers, Jason Puckett & Benjamin Winter, Raytheon
Digital Engineering Environment
- 1821923 - Recommendations for Maximizing Digital Thread Return on Investment, Natalie Nakamura, Northrop Grumman
Model-Based Systems Engineering
- 1851935 - Update on the Modeling & Simulation Strategy for Engineering in the Department of Defense, Darryl Howell, PCG
- 1811463 - Understanding the Digital Signature of Model-Based Systems Engineering Models, Risa Gorospe, The Johns Hopkins University, Applied Physics Laboratory
Test & Evaluation
- 1818140 - Concepts for Assurance of Adequately Secure and Resilient Systems, Mark Winstead, MITRE
Physics-Based Modeling and Simulation
- 1861678 - Modeling Dynamic Wireless Channels in Interactive Terrestrial Environment, Peter Douglass, Ansys Government Initiatives
Integrated Program Management
- 1818134 - Preventing Communication Breakdown: The #1 Killer of Transformation Initiatives, Andrew Inkeles & Scott Chappie, ManTech International and USSF
- 1820489 - DoD Manufacturing and Quality Initiatives: Evolving Role in Systems Engineering, Chris DeLuca, OSD(R&E)
- 1831113 - Written in Blood: Case Studies of Systems Engineering Failure and Effectiveness, Benjamin Schwartz (Part 1), (Part 2), Monterey Technologies, Inc.
ADAPT
- 1821257 - Systems Engineering Agility – A Guide Book for Systems Engineers, Rick Dove, Working Group Chair, INCOSE
- 1861179 - Transforming Defense Engineering Through Open, Agile and Digital (OAD), Kelli Houston, Lockheed Martin
- 1825513 - Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) Modernization Across DOD, Kelly Alexander, OUSD(R&E)
- 1861775 - Evolving Legacy Architectures for Agile/DevOps (ELAAD), Sylvia Traxler, RTX
- 1821787 - Static Analysis-Targeted Automated Repair to Secure Code and Reduce Effort, Lori Flynn, Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute
Architecture/MOSA
- 1822630 - Application Programming Interfaces Enabling Data Interoperability in the Department of Defense, Allan Dianic, OUSD(R&E)
- 1818046 - Cameo Enterprise Architecture Synchronized with Software Integration, Theodore Hoke, Tangram Flex
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Integrating Joint Force Capabilities Through Mission Engineering
- Elmer Roman, Director, Mission Integration for Mission Capabilities, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
Keynote Speaker
- Kristen Baldwin, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Science, Technology, and Engineering, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics)
Digital Materiel Management (DMM) Panel: AFMC Prospective to Enable DMM
Moderator: John Matlik, Fellow, Digital Transformation Strategy, Northrop Grumman
- Paul Garvey, Chief Engineer, Rapid Enterprise Solutions Division, Air Force Lifecycle Management Center
- Will Jinkins, Lead AI Engineer, Digital Transformation Office, Air Force Materiel Command
- Richard Sugarman, Department Head, Department of Systems and Software Engineering Management, Air Force Institute of Technology
- Richard Ott, Ph.D., Technical Director
System Security Engineering
- 1821593 - Using Modeling and Simulation to Measure Cyber Survivability, William Bryant, MTSI
- 1821364 - Building Mission Assurance with Trusted Suppliers Panel Discussion,
Moderator: David Chesebrough, Defined Business Solutions
- John Monk, Northrop & Brad Ferguson, IBM Federal
- 1821210 - Toward an Anti-Security Security Primer for Systems Engineers, Rick Dove, INCOSE
- 1808707 - SCRE from an Assurance-Informed Engineering Perspective, Mark Winstead, MITRE
Mission Engineering & Specialty Engineering
- 1820478 - Empowering Defense Engineering: MIL-STD 882E - Joint System Safety Standard WG, Chris DeLuca, OSD(R&E)
- 1820494 - Value Engineering: Reinvigorating the Practice in the Department of Defense, Chris DeLuca, OSD(R&E)
Artificial Intelligence
- 1840178 - Uniting Large Language Models and Model-Based Systems Engineering: Advancing Synergies in Engineering Practices, Tony Sukhwani, Belcan
Digital Engineering Environment
- 1820139 - Evolving Role of the Human for Digital Engineering Transformation, Chris DeLuca, OSD(R&E)
- 1860257 - Overarching Plan to Enable the Adoption of Modern Engineering Tools, Allan Dianic, OUSD(R&E)
- 1851920 - Overview of the Digital Engineering Tool Evaluation Criteria Template project (DETECT), Kelly Burton, OUSD(R&E)
- 1857045 - Level Up Your Digital Engineering Storytelling, Mimi Davidson, OUSD(R&E)
Model-Based Systems Engineering
- 1835319 - Implementing a Digital Thread with MBSE Integration, Anthony Davenport, Ansys
- 1860177 - In or Out? Assessing the Impacts of Modeling the System Operator Within the System Boundary using MBSE, Adam Skrzypczak, Strategic Technology Consulting
- 1820237 - Model-Based Systems Engineering for Target Vulnerability Assessment, Christopher Green, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division
- 1818999 - Strategic Standardization: Model–Based First Article Inspection, Albert Ismailov, OUSD(R&E)
- 1861836 - MBT&E–Instructed Composable Modeling Supporting T&E Execution Phase Planning & Analysis, Joe Murphy, Ansys
- 1861127 - The Fusion of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Model-Based Testing (MBT) Fortifies the Digital Thread, Tyler Jenkins, Lockheed Martin
- 1856441 - A Decade of Digital Engineering Research: Insights, Past and Future, from the Systems Engineering Research Center, Thomas McDermott, Stevens Institute of Technology
Test & Evaluation, Integrated Program Management
- 1820367 - Force-Level Engineering: Reimagining Modern Joint Environment, Natalie Wells & Christina Houfek, VT-ARC
- 1861665 - Mastering Mission Success: Tracking Scope, Schedule, and Cost in an Open, Agile, Digital World, Kelli Houston, Lockheed Martin, Missiles and Fire Control
Artificial Intelligence, Architecture/MOSA
- 1861444 - Digital Mission Architecture: The Foundation for Mission Engineering and Integration across the Defense Enterprise, Jaime Bestard, OUSD(R&E)
- 1820112 - Driving the Maturity and Evolution of MOSA-Enabling Standards Across the Department of Defense, Hema Manivannan, Defense Standardization Program Office
ADAPT
- 1855134 - Increasing the Agility of Agile throughout the Program Lifecycle, Kurt Mohr, Raytheon
- 1818729 - Merging Systems Engineering Methodologies with the Agile Scrum Framework for Department of Defense Software Projects, Dallas Rosson, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Panel: AI Across the Lifecycle for Mission Success
Moderator: Laura Hart, Vice-Chair, NDIA’s Systems Engineering Division
- Dr. Tom McDermott, SERC Deputy Director and Chief Technology Officer, Stevens Institute of Technology
- Ebenezer Dadson, Chief AI Architect/Strategist, Corporate Strategy and Technology, Northrop Grumman
- Dr. Stephan Gerali, Chief Architect Senior Fellow, CDAO, Lockheed Martin
Integrating Quality into the Digital Workspace
- Keith Horbatuck, Strategic Quality Director, Lockheed Martin Space
Integrated Program Management
- 1860112 - Benefits of the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) to Your Program and Supply Chain, Michael Olness, OUSD(R&E)
- 1861140 - A New Framework for Characterizing Uncertainty in Defense Megaprojects, Thomas McDermott, Stevens Institute of Technology
Mission Engineering
- 1860552 - Mission Engineering - Through Life Perspectives, Judith Dahmann, MITRE
- 1854000 - Refining the Shared Framework for Model Element Reuse, Paul Trevidic, MITRE
- 1815622 - A Case for Integrated Mission Engineering, Digital Engineering, and Digital Acquisition, Geoffrey Kerr, Virginia Tech National Security Institute
- 1850862 - Integrating Mission Analysis with SysMLv2 and Requirements Assessment, Cameron Krivitsky, Ansys
Physics-Based Modeling and Simulation, Architecture/MOSA
- 1857090 - Synthetic Radar Data Generation using RF Channel Modeler (RFCM) - RADAR, John Ploschnitznig, Ansys Government Initiatives
- 1837770 - Co-Maturation of DAF Capabilities In The Digital Domain, Clifford Louden, SAF/AQRE
Digital Engineering Environment
- 1840546 - Digital Engineering: Systems Model Exchange Framework including SysMLv2, Jeff Pilato, Sodius Corp
- 1821773 - A Knowledge Graph Approach to Transforming to Digital Materiel Management, Ed Kraft, EdmKraft Inc
- 1861360 - Leveraging Digital Engineering Ecosystems for Digital Acquisition, Cal Van Doren, Ansys
Model-Based Systems Engineering
- 1834645 - Integrating Analytical Solutions with SysMLv2 for Requirement Verification, Anthony Davenport, Ansys
- 1843014 - Configuration Management within the Digital Engineering Environment (DEE), John Schatz, Spec Innovation
- 1851303 - Optimizing Semiconductor Manufacturing Yield with MBSE, Steven Dam, PhD, Spec Innovation
- 1815769 - Realizing the potential of SysML V2 with SysON: the Fundamental Role of Open-Source for Enabling the Digital Engineering Transformation, Stephane Lacrampe, Obeo
- 1814782 - Key Modeling Principles to Moderate the Growth of Model Technical Debt in MBSE, Ryan Noguchi, The Aerospace Corporation
- 1819327 - MBEasy: Making MBSE Easy Again, Dr. Mark Vriesenga, BAE Systems
- 1822734 - Modeling System Life Cycle Concepts, Flavius Galiber, Northrop Grumman
Safety & Environmental Engineering
- 1822779 - Artificial Intelligence HazMat Search Project Summary, Mark Fraser, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center
ADAPT
- 1851370 - Integrating Agile and Systems Engineering: Strategies for Success, Jordan Stoner, Lockheed Martin, Missiles and Fire Control
Architecture / MOSA
- 1866766 - Review of the INCOSE Decision Analysis Data Model (DADM), Frank Salvatore, SAIC
- 1829365 - MOSA Verification and Standards Conformance in DoD Systems, Nathaniel Barley, OUSD(R&E)
- 1865174 - Leveraging the RFLP MBSE Methodology for Assessing Model Compliance, Taylor Fields, Georgia Tech Research Institute
- 1855298 - Satellite Co-Orbital Engagement Engineering with System Composer, Oleg Yakimenko & Mike Anthony, MathWorks
Education & Training
- 1852649 - Aiding Workforce Acceptance of Digital Engineering, John Schatz, SPEC Innovations
- 1839866 - Modernizing Department of Defense Engineering Talent Management, Robert Larino, OUSD(R&E)
On-Demand Presentations
A Framework for Specifying, Acquiring, Measuring, and Validating MBSE, DE, and the Digital Twin
- Ryan Noguchi, Principal Engineer, The Aerospace Corporation
A Life-Cycle Modeling Language Approach to Zero Trust Architecture
- Andy Tapia, Systems Engineer, SPEC Innovations
- Bjorn Andersson, PhD, Principal Researcher, Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University
- Dionisio deNiz, PhD, Principal Researcher, Technical Director, Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University
Capability Readiness Levels of Model Based Enterprise Ecosystem
- Xiaomei Yu, MBE Architect, Lockheed Martin
Electric Ship Drivetrain – Virtual Design for Mission Success
- Craig E. Miller, Principal Engineer, Ansys Government Initiatives
Empowering Defense Engineering: Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response
- Chris DeLuca, Director, Specialty Engineering, OSD(RE)
- Wil Vega, System Safety Lead, Specialty Engineering, OSD(RE)
Empowering Defense Engineering: The intersection of AI and R&M Practices
- Chris DeLuca, Director, Specialty Engineering, OSD(RE)
- Allison Khaw, Group Leader, The MITRE Corporation
Implementing Zero Trust and Distributed Ledger Technology
- Charles Miller, Secure Systems Engineering, RTX
- Santosh Dawesar, Secure Systems Engineering, RTX
Intellectual Property Strategies for Additive Manufacturing in Defense Acquisitions
- Waterloo Tsutsui, Senior Research Associate, Purdue University
- Qian (Alex) Shi, Purdue University
- Dalia Bekdache, Purdue University
- Prajwal Balasubramani, Purdue University
- Daniel DeLaurentis, Vice President for Discovery Park District Institutes and the Bruce Reese Professor of Aeronautics, Purdue University
- Jitesh Panchal, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University
- Stephan Biller, Harold T. Amrine Distinguished Professor of Industrial Engineering and Business School, Purdue University
Modernizing the Body of Knowledge through Cyber Resilience
- Angela M. Lungu, CRWS-BoK Project Lead/System Security Policy, Guidance, and Standards, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Science and Technology Program Protection Office
Novel Progress Monitoring and Delivery Date Forecasting Tool (Nostradamus 2.0)
- Bruce Chehroudi, PhD & MS Mechanical/aerospace engineering, MS in Finance/Management, senior AIAA Propellant/Combustion Committee member, and AIAA Associate Fellow
- Robert Van Praet, Assured Access to Space, Engineering (AAE), US Space Force: Space Systems Command, LAAFB CA
- Gus Benavides, Avionics PE, NEC SE&I, Axient; Jonathan Lam – Acquisition Program Manager, US Space Force
- Scott Morchower, NEC SE&I Structures Project Engineer, ManTech International
The GitHub Revolution Is Coming to MBSE - Are You Ready?
- Chris C. Armstrong, OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional Intermediate – President, Armstrong Process Group, Inc.
The Israeli Air Force is going Digital! (?)
- Tzvika Kaminsky, Major, PMI-PMP, PMI-RMP, Chief System Engineer, Israeli Air Force
Incorporating Cyber Resilience into Design Thinking
- Ryan Brunton, Senior Professional Staff, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Using MBSE to Implement a Comprehensive Risk Assessment Methodology for Extended Product Lifecycles
- Jason Stroup, Senior Research Engineer, Georgia Tech Research Institute
- Alton Schultheis, Research Engineer I, Georgia Tech Research Institute
Fundamentals of Cross Domain Solutions in the DoD
- Singithi De Silva, Cybersecurity engineer, OUSD (R&E)