Global Networking Night
Date
March 16, 2023
Time
4:00–5:00 p.m. EDT
Event Type
Virtual
This Is a Past Event

Calling all Harvard alumni interested in Aerospace and Defense!

Harvard alumni worldwide are coming together both online and in cities around the globe for a night of connection and community. Register now to reconnect with friends and classmates and expand your Harvard network. Connect your social media accounts to the guest list to more easily connect with other attendees before, during, and after the event.

Sponsor

Harvard Aerospace and Defense Alumni Organization

Contact

Harvard Aerospace and Defense Alumni Organization
Maher Ezzeddine PLDA '14
info@harvardaerodefense.org

Attendance Policy
Registration required

Who's Coming (100 + guests)

Julie Loiland
’18
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Director of Operations Kessel Run
Career/field of interest:
Government
John McLaughlin, Esq.
’88
Harvard Kennedy School
PresidentMcLaughlin & Associates
Career/field of interest:
Criminal Justice
Elena Davison
’24
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Executive DirectorSunovion
Career/field of interest:
Biotech
Healthcare and biotech innovation, Pharmacovigilance innovation, research, IT and technology, mental health, oncology, medicine.
Paul Eckert
Harvard College
PresidentGrowth Solution Strategies Group
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Strategic planning for commercial space initiatives.
Karen Feinberg
’03
Harvard Graduate School of Education
founder/principalFeinberg Consulting
Career/field of interest:
International Affairs
lots of stuff
Paul Vidal
’12
Harvard Business School
Head of OperationsGrayMatter Robotics
Career/field of interest:
Transportation
Raka Dananjaya
’23
Harvard Medical School
ConsultantSarepta Therapeutic
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Nina Mitchell
’98
Harvard College
Chief of StaffProduct Culture
Career/field of interest:
Internet/Commerce
Dr Peter Kurzhals
’73
Harvard Business School
Director, Systems and Software (Retired)Boeing Space Systems
Career/field of interest:
Engineering
52 years experience in human spaceflight as an Executive at Boeing and NASA. Designed, developed and operated the Space Shuttle and International Space Station.
Rohit Goyal
’14
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Strategy LeadBoeing
Career/field of interest:
Transportation
Emerging tech in Aviation
Steve Schaumberger
’88
Harvard Business School
Managing Director NFP
Career/field of interest:
Business
Anders Hallengren
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Researcher and authorInstitute of Current History
Career/field of interest:
International Affairs
The present state of affairs and future prospects.
Luz Sastoque
Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study
N/AN/A
Career/field of interest:
Government
Barnaby Myhrum
’20
Harvard University Extension School
Career/field of interest:
International Affairs
Ivan Rubio
Harvard Business School
General PartnerQonsius ventures
Career/field of interest:
Investments
Investments into defence tech space, particularly on cyber-defence
Ozge Kurtoglu
’99
Harvard College
Executive DirectorTenneco
Career/field of interest:
management
Board opportunities
Sergy Kasyanov
’99
Harvard Kennedy School
Board MemberHarvard Aerospace and Defense Alumni Organization
Career/field of interest:
International Affairs
Deborah Donnelly-McLay
Harvard University Extension School
Airline Captain/Professor
Career/field of interest:
Science
Aerospace/Aviation
Lorraine Lezama
Harvard Law School
Managing PartnerFamily Office
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Global defense funding,
Omar Garcia Ramirez
’13
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Investments
Early stage funds
Michael Marge
’59
Harvard Graduate School of Education
ChairAdvisory Board for the Implementation of the Human Research Program for Civilians in Spaceflight and Space Habitation
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Since 2016 been involved in the protection of the health and safety of humans in spaceflight and space habitation. Worked for five years with NASA addressing the biomedical risks faced by deep space travelers in preparation for the journeys to the Moon and Mars. In 2020, with the support of the National Space Council and the Commercial Spaceflight Federation, created the first ever Human Research Program (HRP) to protect the health and well-being of average civilians in commercial space. Currently working with a distinguished Advisory Board of space health experts to implement the HRP we created. Our goal is to have the HRP funded and administered by the DOT's Office of Space Transportation as soon as possible because civilians are already being sent into space by a very ambitious, rapidly growing and unrestrained space industry. Currently, there is no Federal oversight of space development activities, even the institution of safeguards against the hazards of space travel for civilians.
Edyt Dickstein
’17
Harvard College
AnalystDepartment of Defense
Career/field of interest:
International Affairs
David Messenger
’24
Harvard Business School
Foreign Service OfficerU.S. Department of State
Career/field of interest:
International Affairs
Ian Goodsell
’13
Harvard University Extension School
Senior Principal Software EngineerBAE Systems
Career/field of interest:
Software
Interested in meeting other alumni in defense.
Uwe Hemmer
’83
Harvard Business School
OwnerHemmer Interim Management
Career/field of interest:
Business
Annie Odom
’20
Harvard Kennedy School
Strategic Communications AdvisorISR-TF | HQDA G-2 US ARMY
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Speaking, panel engagements around Defense Technology modernization. Vendor engagements with technology that might align with intelligence systems modernization
Bryant Huggins
’19
Harvard College
Mechanical EngineerBaird, Hampton, and Brown
Career/field of interest:
Engineering
Defense Industry, Military Service, Business Leadership
Rashid Azar
’98
Harvard Business School
CEOBoxers
Career/field of interest:
Business
Exploring new opportunities and groiwing and diferent areas
Romy Aran
’25
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Peter Karounos
’96
Harvard Business School
DirectorSerco
Career/field of interest:
management
David Yablunosky
Harvard Business School
CFOEmbraer Executive Aircraft, Inc.
Career/field of interest:
Finance
John Yu
’19
Harvard University Extension School
Career/field of interest:
Engineering
Alexander Snyder
’91
Harvard College
Assistant General Counsel and Assistant SecretarySimon Property Group
Career/field of interest:
Law
Michael Riordan
’86
Harvard Business School
Career/field of interest:
Science
Earth observation / remote sensing with satellites; satellite technologies; OSINT.
John McCarthy
’08
Harvard Divinity School
Director, Consulting Aerospace & Defense Infor
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
I'm the Director of Consulting for a large ERP company focusing on Aerospace, Defense and Automotive clients on issues around business optimization and digital transformation.
Maxine Park
’26
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Engineering
Lungile Tom
’21
Harvard Business School
Principal Investment OfferDBSA
Career/field of interest:
Banking and Securities
Ioana Petrescu
’08
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Senior Research FellowHarvard Kennedy School
Career/field of interest:
Research
Sourabh Abde
’22
Harvard Business School
Head Business ExcellenceMahindra & Mahindra
Career/field of interest:
management
I am general management Senior Executive with 20 years of rich experience in spearheading key businesses with quantum sustainable impact on P&L across Automotive, Aerospace, Auto ancillary & Farm Equipment. I am Qualified Mechanical Engineer with an MBA from S P Jain and recently completed Senior Executive leadership program from Harvard Business School (HBS). He is also an Alumni of HBS. I have a Proven Expertise in Business Management, Business Development & Sales, Business Turnaround, Business Strategy, Operations, Quality & Sourcing. I have an Extensive & diverse experience of working with Range of OEM Products viz: Airplanes, SUV’s & Cars, Tractors, Two Wheelers, Truck & Buses, and Construction Equipment. Also, worked with European Fortune 100 companies like BOSCH and AIRBUS at National & International level. I love’s to plan things, explore new business models and curious to learn new things. I love road tripping and spend time with family. I look forward to attend this session to know the latest trends in Aerospace and would like to expand my network.
Jonathan Smith
’21
Harvard Divinity School
OfficerUS Navy
Career/field of interest:
Government
US Navy chaplain (Episcopal priest) assigned to the 7th Marine Regiment. Broad range of interests around defense/mil topics.
Linda Lourie
’87
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Nick Orenstein
’06
Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
Chief of Human SpaceflightHStar Space Transport
Career/field of interest:
Engineering
I'm a space travel entrepreneur building a new heavy launch vehicle, and previously spent 6+ years at SpaceX doing astronaut hardware and operations. I want to connect with other engineers and entrepreneurs building part of the ongoing space industrial revolution, and chat about flying and camping.
Serge Buchakjian
’02
Harvard Kennedy School
PresidentBASCO International llc
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Allegra Richards
’09
Harvard College
In Q Tel
Career/field of interest:
Venture Capital
Syed Faraz
’21
Harvard Kennedy School
Co-CEOSaif Systems Corp.
Career/field of interest:
Business
HKS + GSB, former Air Force, running natsec tech startup
Silvia Bianchi
’22
Harvard Business School
Career/field of interest:
Engineering
Job opportunities worldwide
Safaa Al khuzaei
’22
Harvard Business School
Doctor
Career/field of interest:
Medicine
Christopher CAINES
’86
Harvard College
Freelance writer
Career/field of interest:
Writing/Publishing/Journalism
I write for a leading global accountancy/consultancy in the area of A&D and am interested in colleagues' perspectives on the sector's evolution.
PAUL NISSON
’75
Harvard College
consultantself
Career/field of interest:
Medicine
opportinities in Aerospace engineeing
Patrick Judge
’22
Harvard Business School
Executive
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Career opportunities and information / knowledge sharing.
Azum Ali
’13
Harvard Kennedy School
PrincipalBCG
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Eric Meger
’84
Harvard Business School
CEOMaerospace
Career/field of interest:
Business
Maritime domain awareness
Stanisław Kowalczyk
Harvard University Extension School
Career/field of interest:
Telecommunications
Mark Thomas
’15
Harvard College
Director of OperationsUS Mobile
Career/field of interest:
Law
Leaving startups for law school this fall. Interested in space, national security, and technology policy.
Lorenzo Russotto
’25
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Engineering
Mark Rosenow
’05
Harvard Kennedy School
Trial JudgeU.S. Air Force
Career/field of interest:
Law
Retiring trial judge and litigator actively looking to join a DC-based law firm in white collar defense, national security, or investigations practice groups. Open to in-house opportunities as well.
Macha Levinson
’57
Harvard College
LecturerGSD
Career/field of interest:
Energy
Russia and Central Europe were for years the focus of my professional activities. They remain my primary interests. The evolution of the energy industry in view of growing concern about climate change is another area I follow.
Manar Abdou
’22
Harvard Medical School
DentistMinistry of Health and Population
Career/field of interest:
Research
Jacqueline Wang
Harvard Law School
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Neal Murphy
’20
Harvard University Extension School
Finance managerGE Aviation
Career/field of interest:
Finance
Sam Malhotra
Harvard Business School
Board ChairKMS Solutions
Career/field of interest:
management
Defense Weapon Systems Engineering
Angela Han
’21
Harvard University Extension School
Founder Amora Alliance
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Private astronaut missions
Kim Hylton
Harvard Business School
Consultant
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
Small Business contracting opportunities in DoD
Helal Syed
’11
Harvard College
UrologistUSAF
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Current AD AF Urologist
Fei Xue
’03
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Executive Medical Director, Therapeutic Area HeadAbbVie
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Andre Kearns
’99
Harvard Business School
Marketing Director, Aerospace and SatelliteAmazon Web Services
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
I am Marketing Director with Amazon Web Services (AWS) for its Aerospace and Satellite business, delivering on a strategy that has helped make A&S the fastest growing AWS business. I have domain expertise in cloud, IT, space, satellites, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. I am looking to expand my network across the industry.
Stephanie Harden
’12
Harvard Law School
Government Contracts Attorney, PartnerBlank Rome LLP
Career/field of interest:
Government
Government contracts law (bid protests, investigations, disclosures, cost disputes)
Andrew Miller
’04
Harvard College
PrincipalMW JONES & COMPANY
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Looking to meet other alums in the aerospace and defense field. I work in shipbuilding.
Oscar Fiorinotto
’19
Harvard Business School
CEOSupashock
Career/field of interest:
Engineering
Trent Corcia
’22
Harvard Business School
CEOCitation Jet Pilots Association
Career/field of interest:
Non Profits
Aviation - owner pilot association.
Ruben Madrid
’20
Harvard University Extension School
Director
Career/field of interest:
Transportation
Logistics/Supply Chain
Michael Ariely
’09
Harvard University Extension School
DirectorMassDOT
Career/field of interest:
Public Service
Government work, biometrics, facial recognition, fraud detection, intelligence analysis
Sean Kesluk
’14
Harvard College
Intelligence OfficerUS Navy
Career/field of interest:
Business
Leaving the US Navy this summer after 5 years. Stationed in Singapore. Currently interning with an American-based VC prior to separation. Interested in learning more about opportunities in the defense/aerospace industry.
Manish Kumar
’22
Harvard Business School
Head of Strategy, Business Development & Sales
Career/field of interest:
Energy
We are offering by Advanced Manufacturing capabilities on Additive manufacturing to Aerospace and Defense companies. This event is very relevant to our business.
Gregory Retter
’22
Harvard University Extension School
Sr. Software EngineeringHoneywell FM&T
Career/field of interest:
Engineering
Top secret work with the government.
Daniel Weissman
’22
Harvard University Extension School
Chief Strategy OfficerFerson Technologies
Career/field of interest:
Business
Diane Staheli
’06
Harvard University Extension School
Chief, Responsible AIUS Department of Defense
Career/field of interest:
Government
I’m hiring! Looking to meet talented people who want to have national level impact on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the military, including policy, product development, and workforce education.
Nader Rousta
’15
Harvard Law School
Director of A&D Investment BankingLazard
Career/field of interest:
Finance
I’m an aerospace & defense investment banker at Lazard with 8+ years covering aeroengines, aerostructures, machined components, interiors, among other A&D subsectors. Looking forward to connecting with others in the industry!
Dominique Casimir
’05
Harvard Law School
PartnerBlank Rome LLP
Career/field of interest:
Law
Government procurement law
Bert Baker
’84
Harvard Business School
Career/field of interest:
Engineering
To meet others in the aerospace and defense industries, and learn their perspectives on industry activities.
Malia Du Mont
’01
Harvard Kennedy School
Chief of StaffBard College
Career/field of interest:
Education/Higher Ed
getting a sense of the defense community among Harvard alumni/ae
Annie Mitran Brennan
’13
Harvard College
AttorneyJenner & Block LLP
Career/field of interest:
Law
I'm a member of my law firm's Aerospace and Defense practice team--I'd love to connect with others around all things aerospace and law.
Dane Burkholder
’24
Harvard Kennedy School
Master in Public Policy (MPP) Candidate
Career/field of interest:
International Affairs
Kevin Barron
’92
Harvard College
ConsultantBarron Consulting
Career/field of interest:
Business
Aidan Wells
’23
Harvard College
Career/field of interest:
Foreign Policy
Ekaterina Kostioukhina
’21
Harvard University Extension School
Medical Doctor: space medicine
Career/field of interest:
Healthcare
Maher Ezzeddine
’14
Harvard Business School
CEOideanco.
Career/field of interest:
Consulting
Aerospace and Defense, Cyber and Sustainability
Sean Burchesky
’23
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Harvard University
Career/field of interest:
Engineering
Jacob Khan
’25
Harvard University Extension School
Investment AnallystCambridge Associates
Career/field of interest:
management
Aircraft, and Part 107 Operators.
José Luis Muñoz
’20
Harvard Kennedy School
Project ManagerMeta
Career/field of interest:
Technology/IT
I am looking for a new role in the technology industry and am interested in cybersecurity and defense technology firms.
Brad Towne
’24
Harvard Business School
Career/field of interest:
Private Equity
John Mahony
Harvard Kennedy School
Career/field of interest:
Private Equity
George Yean
’22
Harvard Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
PhDHarvard University
Career/field of interest:
Public Policy
Victoria Wei
’93
Harvard College
Honolulu District Manager, Technical OperationsFederal Aviation Administration
Career/field of interest:
Transportation

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