Mr. Wade Schott
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
General Dynamic Advanced Information Systems

Wade Schott is vice president and chief technology officer for General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems. As the chief technical officer, Schott is responsible for both the vision and focus of strategic technology and business development that supports the expansion of current business and penetration of new business. The technology office works with innovative commercial companies to bring their technology into the intelligence and Department of Defense arena.

Schott has been with General Dynamics for 27 years, previously in the Electronic Systems unit prior to its reorganization into Advanced Information Systems. The majority of his career has focused on providing end-to-end systems for classified programs. These systems have ranged from advanced signals processing systems to advanced knowledge management architectures, concepts and products. Before assuming his current position in 2000, Schott’s positions included technology director for advanced research and development, technical and program manager for advanced research programs, chief architect and lead systems engineer, line manager, design task manager, and hardware designer.

Schott holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with graduate studies in communication signals processing and telecommunications. He has also taken courses in corporate executive leadership and management. Schott has received numerous awards for superior performance and innovation, including his recent recognition as one of 2004’s top 25 chief technology officers by InfoWorld magazine.

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