Gerald Ford

Gerald Ford is a long trusted technology leader in mission critical high-availability systems. He is a proven leader of people having built large, expert, highly motivated and successful technical organizations both in private industry and in the Federal Government. He led the TSA Technology Solutions Division in the development and deployment of S... ecure Flight. Many know this system as they are checked against Threat List before being allowed to fly. Gerald led the technical team that delivered the "safety of flight" communications systems that is used by commercial airlines in flight for cockpit-to-ground communications. The system is known as ACARS or Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System. It is used for Air Traffic Control and communicates over VHF, HF, and Satellite media. He was leader of the team that developed the Patented ARINC Wireless Interoperable Network Solution (AWINS), which provides cost effective means for radio interoperability. A mobile command platform using this technology was deployed following hurricane Katrina to assist with rescue operations. Gerald further brings strong process improvement leadership, leading his teams to CMMI accreditation and ISO certifications.Read More