Jemuir Rivers

Experience

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  Children's Hospital Colorado

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Intern

  Shadowed medical professionals as a feeder program into the University of Denver

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  US Navy

  Jul 2015 - Oct 2023

  • Conducted operational test and evaluation of new aircraft, weapons systems, and software for manned and unmanned helicopter systems. Testing matured flight and software user experience for naval aviators across multiple platforms.• Transformed a $3.06 billion contract for nascent rotary-wing technologies and ensured its on-schedule deployment to the US Navy enterprise. Efforts overcame previous deployment hurdles, over-budgeting, and supply chain shortages to deliver critical systems on time and within budget to operational stakeholders.• Engineered new roadmaps that reduced costs, enhanced usability, and facilitated safer execution of over 73.4 flight hours, technical simulations, and training processes. • Recognized by executive leadership as the lead program manager to engage with end-users and awarded top 10% of training programs within the naval aviation operational test community. Show less • Flew over 1200 flight hours and 400 hours as a Helicopter Aircraft Commander while successfully leading over 130 operational missions throughout the Western Pacific operating theater. Utilized deliberate risk management to ensure missions were executed safely and on-schedule across multiple domains.• Trained, qualified, and managed 13 junior pilots across multiple mission vignettes. Led capture engagement with each pilot to maximize professional growth as leaders within the organization. • Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Accommodation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and various campaign awards for meritorious service across multiple operational theaters. Show less • Skillfully led, planned, and coordinated 437 missions and 1399.9 flight hours in support of USS Essex’s Western Pacific deployment while reducing 22% of previous FY schedule inefficiencies through reducing training and supply chain hurdles in ambiguous environments. • Managed a 28-person maintenance team responsible for the mission readiness of three aircraft valued at $84.3M. Team performed over 1,600 maintenance evolutions, resulting in a 15% increase in aircraft readiness over four months. Show less

  • Technical Program Manager | Product Owner

    Aug 2019 - Oct 2023

  • Naval Aviator | Mission Leader | Flight Instructor

    May 2013 - Oct 2023

  • Operations and Technical Program Manager

    Jul 2015 - Aug 2019
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  Booz Allen Hamilton

  Oct 2023 - Aug 2024

  Technical Product Lead

  • Spearheaded the development of an advanced data analysis and AI platform supporting over 7000 users across the DoD and pipeline improvements in product performance• Led a cross-functional team of multiple engineers and designers through multiple sprints, product backlogs, and refinements, fostering collaboration and ensuring the timely delivery of a high-quality data analysis and AI platform for the DoD• Developed and executed product roadmaps, aligning strategic goals with technical capabilities and market demands by implementing new agile methodologies within development Show less

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  C3 AI

  Aug 2024 - now

  Senior Director, Federal Strategic Solutions