Robert Duke

Background

About Robert Duke

I’m a technology enthusiast who believes strongly in the impact that innovation can have on our nation, our warfighters, and as it emerges, on our people. I’ve worked with Army, Maritime, and Air Force simulations and technology used in training for almost 15 years. Over these 15 years, I have been a trainer, IT support, software operator, leader, salesman, training manager, and a writer/creator of scenario injects. I have more than a decade of project management and leadership experience. The teams I’ve led or contributed to consistently came under budget, offered innovative solutions, provided excellent service (we are routinely accommodated by military units and students after the training), and saw repeat customers. Finally, I earned a M.S. in Commercialization of Technology with honors from the University of Texas at Austin. As a student in the program, I had the opportunity to evaluate new technologies, their industry, and appropriate market segments. After choosing real technologies (a drone sensor in my case), we developed and implemented business goals, created proposal pitches to investors, and lead the creation of a new business. After an initial struggle, I excelled in this program and its impact on me, and my professional life has been invaluable.