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needs and extensive knowledge to provide system area sup- port for combat forces. She has controlled the Army Enter- prise Materiel Master (AEMM) in her role to sustain the Joint Warfighter during peace and war. Master data is distributed to non-Army and Army trading partners through AEMM. She manages materiel disposal and distribution, maintenance, reporting, control, storage and acquisition through logistics management data integration. So’Brien graduated from Ala- bama A&M University, earning M.B.A. and M.A. degrees. She then obtained professional development training in Lean Six Sigma, the Leader Investment for Tomorrow’s Aviation and Missile Command Program, and logistics modernization. In September 1981, she started her career as a technical writer/ editor. “As an undergraduate, I was indecisive about my ma- jor,” she recalled. “I eventually declared one, freshman year, second semester and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business education, since most of my relatives were educa-
tors.” After college, So’Brien fell into the electronics industry with a company that was one of the largest employers in her state. “As I drove to work each day for nine years, I passed one of the gates to Redstone Arsenal and was always inspired to become an Army civilian.” Eventually, she would join a De- partment of the Army Intern program, accepting a decrease in pay to pursue her dream. “I worked long hours and took assignments that no one else wanted. All of this occurred in the midst of becoming a divorcee, raising a daughter and son (now both in college), and pursuing a master’s degree. My support structure—parents and family, management chain and colleagues—have propelled me. I have been an Army civilian for nine years and received several promotions and accolades; don’t let fear keep you from doing something.” So’Brien volunteers at the Habitat for Humanity, is a Sunday school nursery teacher and a part of the choir at the Lakeside United Methodist Church.
Tina P. Srivastava
Chief Engineer and Lead, Core Research Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems
ina P. Srivastava has distinguished herself as a technical and innovative leader at Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems. In 2009, Ms. Srivastava entered Raytheon’s Engineer-
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ing Leadership Development Program. The program is for select Raytheon employees who demonstrate a high level of expertise and excellence. Participating in the program allowed Srivastava to learn and work in various Raytheon businesses, including Network Centric Systems (NCS), Space and Air- borne Systems (SAS), and most recently in Integrated Defense Systems (IDS). She has worked hard at Raytheon to build an exciting and successful career. Srivastava has supported several programs since joining IDS. She is the Chief Engineer for an Advanced Radio Frequency (RF) Program, and is responsible for providing leadership, technical direction and oversight of program execution. Her budgetary responsibilities also exceed $40 million. As the Lead of the Core Research Enter- prise Campaign, Srivastava shapes technical strategy across Raytheon. She helps develop customer relationships, and deals with a budgetary responsibility of $3 million. The campaign, which she leads, focuses on providing innovative leading-edge technology that will potentially affect how Raytheon builds RF- systems. These advancements might also dramatically increase the range or search efficiency of radars. Srivastava has received several awards based on her technical performance, innovative ideas, leadership and teamwork capabilities. Raytheon award- ed Srivastava the Raytheon Individual Achievement Award for Outstanding Job Performance four years in a row. She has received four Raytheon Patent Awards, a Raytheon Innovation Accomplishment Award, and a Raytheon Innovation Award for Excellence. Srivastava earned a Master of Science degree in en- gineering and management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautics and astronautics engineering from the Massachu- setts Institute of Technology. Her published writings on system of systems, design structure matrices, hybrid vehicle design and advanced thermal management have received national recognition. Srivastava is a respected role model, innovator and leader within Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems.
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