Michael Hopmeier

Michael Hopmeier

Chief of Innovative and Unconventional Concepts

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    President, Unconventional Concepts, Inc.

  • Education

    • University of Florida

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      Bachelor of Science - BS Mechanical Engineering
    • University of Florida

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      Master of Science - MS Mechanical Engineering

      Emphasis on Systems Engineering and Thermal Sciences

  • Experience

    • Sverdrup Technoloy, Inc., TEAS Group

      Jan 1988 - Jan 1996
      Chief of Innovative and Unconventional Concepts

      Led corporate efforts in identifying, analyzing and solving key strategic and tactical problems in the operational, national security and military environment. Tasked and assigned high priory complex challenges requiring multi-disciplinary and aggressive solutions in a time constrained and high profile environment. Handled unusual problems and challenges outside the normal tasking and array of skill sets available within the existing corporate and division structure. Answered directly to the Division Manager and Corporate Division Chief Technology Officer and directly supported the Air Force Research Laboratory Armament Directorate Chief Scientist. Show less

    • Decision Sciences, Inc.

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
      Chief of Innovative and Unconventional Concepts

      Provided technical advice, input and reviews on a variety of technologies. Served as technical and operational liaison for the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, USAF Wright Laboratory, USAF 59 MDW, USMC Combat Development Center, U.S. Navy Amphibious Warfare Program, EOD Program, DARPA and Federal Emergency Management Agency.

    • Unconventional Concepts, Inc.

      Jun 1997 - now
      President

      Senior executive and manager of a multi-million dollar engineering consulting firm, serving as technical advisor and operational consultant to numerous governmental agencies and commercial firms. Project areas include homeland security, chemical/biological incident response, combat casualty care, crisis response and management, operational medical support, unconventional pathogen countermeasure programs, counter-terrorism, integrated federal/civilian disaster response, training and preparedness, and Special Operations technology support. In addition, he is deeply involved in Federal Acquisition Policy and Reform. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Engineer in Training Certification - Professional Engineer

    • Level 1 Counterterrorism Response/protection Training

      Department of Defense
    • Long Range shooting 1 & 2 Known and Unknown Distance Shooting 1000 and 2300 meters

      Barrett Manufacturing, Inc.
      Jan 2012
    • Certified COMSEC Custodian

      National Security Agency
      Jan 2008
    • Remote Pilot Certification

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Jan 2017