DBDerek Bickford
@derekbickford
Dynamic technology leader with expertise in Aerospace & Defense.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a dynamic and results-driven technology leader with extensive experience in supporting Aerospace & Defense (A&D) and Federal agencies in digital transformation. My proven track record in pre-sales, technical consulting, and program management across PLM, MES, and low-code platforms, including Teamcenter and Mendix, positions me as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders. I possess a deep understanding of Department of Defense mission priorities, acquisition strategies, and enterprise modernization goals.
Currently, I serve as a Pre-Sales Senior Solution Consultant at Siemens Government Technologies, where I lead pre-sales strategy for A&D customers, aligning Siemens digital enterprise solutions with mission-critical initiatives. My role involves guiding DoD stakeholders through discovery and technical evaluations, developing technical demonstrations, and mentoring junior consultants. I am passionate about driving digital transformation and ensuring scalable, secure solutions for Federal environments.
Experience
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Pre-Sales Senior Solution Consultant
Siemens Government Technologies
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Led pre-sales strategy for Aerospace & Defense customers, aligning Siemens digital enterprise solutions with mission-critical initiatives. Guided DoD stakeholders through discovery, architecture definition, and technical evaluations across Teamcenter, Mendix, and the MOM portfolio.
North America A&D Technical Executive
Dassault Systèmes
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Served as primary technical executive for major Aerospace & Defense accounts, advising senior leaders on platform strategy and transformation programs. Defined pursuit strategies and led technical sales activities across Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE platform and A&D Industry Solutions portfolio.
Senior Program Manager – Boeing Global Manufacturing Program
Dassault Systèmes
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 4 months)
Spearheaded a global Manufacturing Order Management (MOM) transformation at Boeing, delivering enterprise-wide production scheduling and capacity planning across 50+ manufacturing sites. Developed a multi-year roadmap and managed a cross-functional team to deliver complex, high-value optimization solutions.
Senior Project Manager
Dassault Systèmes
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 4 months)
Program Manager for Dassault’s Quintiq solutions within Boeing’s 2CES initiative, driving adoption and delivery execution. Acted as interim Optimize Architect and held full accountability for financials, scope, and customer relationships.
Senior Project Consultant
SAP America
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 4 months)
Delivered SAP project implementations for Federal and commercial clients with a focus on HANA Enterprise Cloud. Provided functional and technical leadership for deployment teams, managing training, communications, and status reporting to senior stakeholders.
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