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Tim Ferguson

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Vice President of Technology and Engineering at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
📍 Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Tim Ferguson is the VP of Technology and Engineering at Kratos Defense, where he leads technical strategy. A Ph.D. graduate from Georgia Institute of Technology, he is a recognized expert in R&D, hypersonics, and leveraging AI for enhanced outcomes, with a history of driving significant revenue growth and building high-performing teams.

Outside of his formal role, Tim is deeply invested in nurturing the next generation of engineers. He maintains a strong connection with his alma mater, Georgia Tech, frequently returning to the campus to engage with and mentor students, showing a clear passion for their growth and future success.

Unique fact: Tim led a project that transformed an open piece of ground into a $50 million national asset for the United States hypersonics mission.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Technology and Engineering
Job Level
Senior
Location
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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Hypersonic Technology
He is a featured speaker at hypersonic weapons summits and has a long career history in hypersonic structures, including leading the development of a major national asset for the mission.
Applied AI
He speaks at university symposiums on the topic of leveraging artificial intelligence to transform data into actionable insights and achieve better organizational outcomes.
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Career

Work history

5-2022
Vice President of Technology and Engineering
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
4-2019 - 5-2022
Distinguished Engineering Fellow
Southern Research
4-2018 - 4-2019
Senior Director, Mechanics Research Department
Southern Research
6-2010 - 4-2018
Director, Mechanics Research Department
Southern Research
4-2007 - 6-2010
Team Lead and Manager, Hypersonic Structures
Southern Research
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)
Georgia Institute of Technology
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