Dr. Ries is an accomplished research scientist, system engineer, program manager, and business developer that has honed his expertise in scientific consulting and data analytics. Dr. Ries' expertise is in developing advanced imaging products incorporating cutting edge hardware with custom detection software incorporating data analytics to improve performance. Dr. Ries seamlessly interfaces with customers capturing funding opportunities for cutting edge imaging systems (proposal writing, networking, expanding current contracts, ...). Dr. Ries manages staff, defines tasks, and ensures delivery (software and hardware) in a timely manner to the customer. Dr. Ries has: -> 20 years of experience developing data analytic algorithms to gain key insights into a multitude of problems ranging from magnetic earthquake detection to airborne optical imaging. Utilized machine learning theory to enhance detection algorithms drastically reducing false alarms by elucidating underlying physical mechanisms. -> Certificate in Statistical Learning in R from Stanford Open Course which taught logistic regression, multi-variable regression, tree based approaches, unsupervised learning and other techniques. -> Used clustering analysis to create a registration algorithm for 3D point cloud data collected from a LiDAR imaging system. -> Achieved outstanding turnaround of demoralized software team to harmonious, committed, productive team consistently meeting all deadlines and proactively identifying strategies to increase performance and cut expenditure. -> Strong history of vital project management including all PMMW product lines. Developed multi-year product roadmap outlining areas where key technological advances were required. Conducted market research and interfaced with customers to enhance existing systems delivering ground breaking product to DOD. -> Recipient of 4 Professional Achievement Awards for outstanding achievement in ensuring success of critical projects to Arete.