Dr. Garrett THURSTON leads the digital transformation and strategy services architecture competencies at Dassault Systèmes. Garrett has worked on a variety of efforts involving MBSE, engineered resilient systems, contributing significantly to the team positioning of future vertical lift (FVL). Historically, Garrett has worked with most of the A&D captures at Dassault Systèmes helping clients see how to derive maximal value from their investment, while shortening their time to value.Prior to joining Dassault Systèmes, Garrett Thurston built and managed the Aerospace, Defense, and Security division of Foliage, a Boston area product-consulting and development firm acquired by Altran. Projects under his direction included several Boeing 787 systems, Rolls-Royce (large and small engine) regulated product lines initiative, the power distribution system software for X-47B and RATTLRS, Counter-Suicide Bomber Detection System, avionics, and a STANAG-4586 Compliant Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Control System, as well as certain air vehicle onboard systems i.e. laser safety.Garrett has worked at multiple Aerospace and Defense contractors In these roles he managed budget, schedule, and staff and engaged in a variety of research, development, and manufacturing technology programs for the agencies such as DOE, USAF, NASA, ONR, and DARPA.
Dr. Saulius PAVALKIS is the world class top MBSE expert working as Global MBSE EcoSystem Director at Dassault Systemes, MBSE R&D Cyber Portfolio Manager – NAM. He has 20 years of MBSE solutions experience, as MBSE transformation leader, product owner and analyst at Cameo core team, chief solutions architect, consultant, and trainer. Throughout his career he has been actively involved in building world class MBSE solutions and supporting MBSE adoption and major A&D and transportation companies. He contributed to MBSE SysML based Method and Framework MagicGrid and, more recently, "Agile MBSE Cookbook" by Bruce Douglas. Saulius guides 4000+ subscribers, the largest SysML systems simulation community (youtube.com/c/MBSEExecution). Through the work, he has accumulated major experience in systems modeling, simulation, MBSE ecosystem, interfaces and integrations, traceability, queries. Saulius has INCOSE ESEP, OMG OCSMP, No Magic lifetime modeling and simulation excellence award. CSE Board of Advisors the University of Texas at Arlington. Saulius has a PhD in Software engineering in the models query area, MC and BS in telecommunications and electronics from Kaunas University of Technology.
David THOMAS is a Senior Client Executive with Dassault Systèmes helping large Aerospace & Defense organizations to generate outcomes by transforming how they conceptualize, build, make and sustain innovative products and systems through the leverage of model based and virtual twin digital technologies. Mr THOMAS has 25 years of experience of consulting, sales & account management working in the world of technology for corporations such as IBM and Deloitte as well as numerous start-ups.
Davindra POORAN is a Senior Technical Executive at Dassault Systèmes, he leads numerous MBSE engagements across all of RTX including Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon and RTX Corp. As a Technical Executive Davindra engages with customers to comprehend their needs, demonstrate Dassault Systemes values and collaborate as a trusted advisor. He has over 15+ years’ of experience in PLM, CAD, Digital Engineering & Manufacturing, MOM and MBSE. Throughout his career, he has led teams supporting complex projects in the Aerospace & Defense, Transportation & Mobility and High-Tech industries. Davindra holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Florida International University.
Kenneth ZUMWALT is a Global Expert Solution Architect at Dassault Systèmes. He has 25+ years’ experience supporting Design Engineering and Product Lifecycle Management domains in multiple industries including Aerospace & Defense, Ship Building and Transportation & Mobility. As a Solution Architect, Ken works with customers to understand their business and technical requirements, processes, and existing solution architecture in order to define new solutions that will enhance and extend their existing capabilities. Ken has a PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Missouri.