Mission-Focused Alignment
The Technical Center delivers all-domain expertise across eight pillars, symbolizing each of our core capabilities: life sciences, cyber security, data science, logistics management, acquisition management, test and evaluation, systems and general engineering, and specialty engineering.
By leveraging this framework, we provide a comprehensive all-domain, cross-functional group of technical and functional experts known as Solution Architects and Technical Fellows. Our Solution Architects and Technical Fellows provide specialized scientific and engineering solutions to our customers. This unique capability provides responsive, effective, and dynamic reach-back and surge support while also enabling studies and analyses, advisory, and training support throughout the full program lifecycle.
Enhanced Technical Capability
By fostering a structured platform for collaboration with a foundational basis of all-domain subject matter expertise, we deliver exceptional reach-back capability and enhanced technical clarity to ensure the success of our customers’ missions by providing the right person, at the right time, for the right job. Our team of Solution Architects and Technical Fellows is the vital link between operational relevance and emerging requirements, providing “boots on the ground” insights and critical experience that can only be learned from doing the work.
We combine the agility of a small business with the extensive subject matter expertise, reach-back, and resources of a large organization. This unique blend ensures that our solutions are not only highly effective but also tailored specifically to each customer’s needs, delivering best-in-class technical and operational excellence. Our Solution Architects and Technical Fellows employ cross-domain synergies, consolidating industry best practices to address our customers’ most complex challenges at their point of need.
Meet the Management Team
Adam Morton
Executive Director,
Technical Center
Michael Magerman
Program Manager
Jessica Montana
Technical Writer
James Petroskey
Capture Operations Manager
Meet the Solutions Architects
Technical Center Spotlights
We are excited to introduce our new Acquisition Management Technical Fellows, Lela Clark and Jaime Socotch. Lela currently supports our EPASS SZQ effort as a Strategic Planning, Requirements, and Integration Manager, while Jaime serves as a Portfolio Integrator within our Space and Missile Defense Group. Both Lela and Jaime bring extensive knowledge and experience in acquisition management. They are valuable additions to our team and key assets in driving our initiatives forward.
Thank you to Jaime Socotch and Brian Cantrell (Senior Manager, Aviation and Logistics Mangement Fellow) for your invaluable support on one of our recent technical proposals. We appreciate your diligent efforts in contributing to a successful submission.
For more information, please contact us at: technicalcenter@odysseyconsult.com.
Technical Center Pillars
Life Sciences
We conduct preliminary scientific research and testing, laying the groundwork for the development of advanced healthcare solutions for the warfighter.
Cyber Security
We provide a full spectrum of cyber support, including Risk Management Framework (RMF), offensive, defensive, Platform IT (PIT), threat analysis, information assurance, and cyber analytics.
Data Science
Leveraging advanced analytics and algorithms, our data science team extracts valuable insights from complex datasets empowering data-driven decision-making and enhancing operational efficiency.
Logistics Management
Our expertise in logistics management ensures that supply chain discipline, obsolescence management, and property accountability are embedded in every aspect across the product lifecycle, while optimizing cost, performance, and schedule.
Acquisition Management
We provide comprehensive acquisition management services, guiding our clients through the full acquisition lifecycle to include Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPB&E), financial management, and acquisition intelligence.
Test and Evaluation
Through meticulous testing and evaluation procedures, we ensure the reliability, survivability and performance of systems and products, validate requirements, and mitigate risks to ensure a seamless transition from developmental to operational for eventual fielding.
Systems and General Engineering
Drawing on broad engineering knowledge, we design and implement comprehensive solutions tailored to meet diverse project requirements and goals.
Specialty Engineering
Our specialized engineering capabilities enable us to address unique technical challenges and emerging requirements while delivering innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Adam Morton
Executive Director, Technical Center
Adam brings over 20 years of professional military experience. In 1999, Adam joined the U.S. Army as an Electronic Warfare Systems Integrator. He served multiple combat tours and overseas deployments as a commander, platoon leader, and senior staff, with awards that include the Combat Action Badge, Bronze Star, three Meritorious Service Medals, Master Aviation Badge, and was a recipient of the Order of the Saint Michael (silver). During his tenure as a Senior Aviation Warrant Officer, he worked at the forefront of Army Aviation, notably in Unmanned Aircraft systems. He led and contributed to several high-profile projects that are still serving the unmanned community today. These projects include the fielding of the Shadow Tactical UAS (RQ-7A), the formal development and delivery of the first instrument training and qualification course for UAS, including rating the successful development of a formalized Unmanned Gunnery qualification course, his qualification as the first Unmanned Aviation Master Gunner, and the integration of Army Unmanned Assets into the National Airspace System (NAS) in Class A airspace.
In 2021, Adam joined Odyssey, serving as the Strategic Capture Director of Aviation, and promoted to the role of Executive Director of the Technical Center for Odyssey.
He earned a Master of Business Administration from Louisiana State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of the Incarnate Word.
Michael Magerman
Program Manager
Mike brings over 10 years of experience in various degrees of military and civilian management and leadership roles. In 2016, Mike joined Odyssey as a business manager, focusing on project cost analysis, financial management, and contract execution. He progressed his career through various operations contract execution and management roles, most specifically as a project site lead in direct support of a Headquarters Department of the Army customer, and returned to Odyssey as a program manager in C5ISR. As the program manager, he managed $40 million in annual revenue and over 250 employees and subcontractors. Concurrently, Mike developed a career in the Massachusetts Army National Guard and Army Reserves, enlisting in 2014 and earning his commission in 2016. In 2022, Mike completed a deployment supporting the Southern European Task Force-Africa as a knowledge integration and plans officer. In 2023, Mike returned to Odyssey as a program manager, supporting the program integration team. In his current role, Mike is responsible for continuous process improvement across the organization and corporate project management. As a member of the Technical Center management team, Mike is responsible for initiative execution, ensuring seamless flow of information across the Technical Center stakeholder community, and process implementation.
Mike earned a Master of Arts in Security Studies with a focus on Homeland Defense from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance from Bentley University.
James Petroskey
Capture Operations Manager
James’s career spans diverse domains, from technology, sales, and strategic business operations to government contracting. After earning his Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on marketing at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, he accepted a role as an account executive performing business-to-business software sales in the dynamic field of data center optimization technology, where he demonstrated his exceptional ability to build lasting client relationships.
In 2015, James joined Tesla as an Owner Advisor, supporting the establishment of their first location in Massachusetts. Transitioning from Tesla, he accepted a position as an Operations Analyst at a tax compliance software company, serving as a liaison between private industry, state, and federal government entities.
Since 2019, James has supported Odyssey through various roles, first as a Business Development Analyst, a Capture Operations Analyst, and now as an IDIQ Programs Capture Manager. He now oversees the health and success of Odyssey’s Business Development Pipeline. In 2024, he joined the Technical Center with the goal of supporting thought leadership and integrating the outstanding work of Odyssey’s business development operations across all technical disciplines.
Jessica Montana
Technical Writer
Jessica’s diverse career spans proposal management, business development, knowledge management, grant writing, and technical writing. She is a community advocate serving on the Ft. Meade Association of the United States (AUSA) board. Since 2018, she has served numerous organizations, including the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association International (AFCEA), Women in Defense, the Association of Old Crows (AOC), and Night Owl Reconnaissance. She is Shipley, Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), U.S. Small Business Administration Federal Contracting, and Project Management Professional trained. In 2018, she served the U.S. Army Chemical Materials Activity (CMA) Recovered Chemical Materiel Directorate (RCMD) as a contractor, and in 2020, she served the U.S. Army Research Laboratory in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.
In 2022, she was recognized by the Harford County, Maryland, Office of the County Executive and City Council of Harford County, Maryland, and I95 Business Baltimore magazine as an Athena finalist for serving as a woman-leader in the community, demonstrating upmost professional excellence, and industry leadership. She is an accomplished technical and proposal writer adept at transforming intricate concepts into compelling narratives, with work published in various outlets, including the AFCEA International News. She has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Design with a focus on corporate communications.
Dr. Robert McLinden
Program Manager
Dr. Robert McLinden is a scientific program manager with over 30 years of experience in program and project management and medical research, with a focus on HIV virology and immunology. He has a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Pennsylvania State University, a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Science Studies from Johns Hopkins University, and a PhD in Tropical Medicine from the University of Hawai’i, Manoa. Dr. McLinden spent over 20 years in infectious disease research, specializing in HIV pathogenesis and the humoral immune response to infection. During these years, Dr. McLinden served in a number of technical and laboratory managerial positions, culminating in his work as a principal investigator in the Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) under Dr. Jerome Kim.
In 2014, Dr. McLinden left the laboratory to become a project manager for MHRP, where he collaborated closely with a large pharmaceutical sponsor organization to gain FDA approval for a Phase I clinical trial of their HIV vaccine product. He then worked as a program manager for Advanced Bioscience Laboratories (ABL), where he managed a large preclinical multi-task IDIQ contract with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Currently, at Odyssey, he manages several contracts at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) supporting research for traumatic brain injury, wound infections, diarrheal disease, malaria, and other vaccine development programs.
Scott Schelp
Program Manager
In 2009, Scott enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, completing two tours in Afghanistan as an infantryman. Transitioning from his military career, Scott obtained a dual Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver and a Masters in Neuroscience from the University of Maryland.
Following his impactful research in neuroscience, Scott transitioned to the defense sector, joining the Army Research Lab in Aberdeen Proving Ground. In the Electronic Warfare Department, he mastered the development of data pipelines and analysis for rifleman radios. His work was instrumental in enhancing source selection capabilities, contributing vital insights to national security.
In 2020, Scott joined Odyssey, serving the Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems (SSC SZQ), where he built and led a team of data scientists. As a task leader for the CIO group, he oversaw the data science team, IT help desk, modeling and simulation, and cloud team. Scott’s collaborative work with the medical group led to the development of novel products for contracts with the University of the Health Sciences and Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). Scott is now a dedicated Data Science Solution Architect serving the Technical Center mission.
George Coppock
Program Manager
George Coppock’s career exemplifies expertise, dedication, and a commitment to excellence. Mr. Coppock brings over 30 years of military and Department of Defense (DOD) career experience. In 1993, he enlisted in the Air Force as a Munitions Systems Specialist at Barksdale AFB, LA. He served multiple assignments across Korea, Italy, and Virginia, including the Head Quarters Air Combat Command (ACC).
In 2019, he transitioned to the defense sector as a Senior Logistics Manager, and in 2020, he took on the role of Operational and Commercial Logistics Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Mobility and Training Aircraft Directorate. He now also serves as the Logistics Solution Architect for Odyssey’s Technical Center, bringing expertise in logistics and thought leadership across our technical domains. He has the honor of being the first recipient of Odyssey’s Core Values Award. Mr. Coppock has earned a Bachelor of Science in logistics management from the American Military University.
Norbert Huber
MCTF Lead Engineer
Norbert brings 20 years of large-scale aerospace integration experience across the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, NASA, and foreign military programs. His expertise in systems, integration, digital, and model-based engineering, and understanding of the unique needs of multiple military and government agencies, coupled with his ability to manage complex systems and foster collaboration across teams, position him as a sought-after leader in the aerospace integration field. Norbert Huber joined Odyssey in May 2021 and currently serves as the MC-130J (MCTF) Terrain Following Terrain Avoidance Radar Lead Engineer and the Specialty Engineering Solution Architect for the Technical Center.
Norbert holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a master’s degree in systems engineering from Cornell University.
Therese M. Honda
Senior Program Manager, Acquisitions
Therese Honda is a technology strategist with over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications, transportation, and defense industries, driving enterprise-wide growth and change through competitive capabilities-based strategy, organizational effectiveness methods, and process optimization. She has extensive experience performing as a senior leader in capture, program management, engineering, testing, and manufacturing. She served as the System of Systems Division Leader at Draper Labs for technical directors and program managers, overseeing 200+ programs in areas such as defense, medical sciences, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems. At Raytheon, she overhauled the production readiness process and was responsible for authorizing over $1 billion in annual production. Currently, she serves as an Odyssey contract advisor for the USAF Advanced Technology Branch and is a Systems and General Engineering Solution Architect supporting the Technical Center as a thought leader.
Therese is currently enrolled at the University of Massachusetts Lowell Master’s program in Security Studies focused on Critical Infrastructure Protection. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Civil Engineering from MIT and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Gene Brandon
Senior Datalinks Engineer
For over 43 years, Gene has supported the DoD, serving 21 years in the USAF, with eight assignments and five combat zone deployments, and 22 years as a Defense Support Contractor. Gene performed 20 years of testing and evaluation in support of various defense customers.
In 2015, Gene joined Odyssey to support the Air Force Cycle Management Center’s (AFLCMC) Advanced Programs Division (EBS), providing engineering design and verification oversight on advanced missile avionics. In 2020, Gene transitioned to support the Special Warfare Branch’s Technical Integration Support Collaborative (TISC).
Today, Gene is a senior datalinks engineer providing engineering and acquisition services to the Special Warfare Program Office’s Operations TISC, located in Hurlburt Field, FL. He serves as the Test and Evaluation Solution Architect, supporting the technical center as a thought leader within our organization.
Gene graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering with a focus on networking. He also obtained the following: Defense Acquisition University certifications, level 1 acquisitions, level 1 and 2 test and evaluation, and level 1 telemetering, and is an active member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
Tim O’Brien
Program Control Subject Matter Expert
Tim brings over 15 years of DoD acquisition and financial success in both industry and at the highest levels of the U.S. Air Force. Tim served on active duty as a finance officer, having completed multiple assignments, including prominent roles at the Space and Missile Systems Center, LA AFB, and staff officer positions at HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA, Germany, and in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management & Comptroller at the Pentagon.
He possesses extensive knowledge in the acquisition lifecycle, planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE), earned value management, cost analysis, and fiscal law. His expertise also includes leading earned value management systems and working with control account managers (CAMs), schedulers, and project managers to establish control account technical scope, budget, and schedule.
In 2020, Tim joined Odyssey and is currently serving as a Program Control Subject Matter Expert in the Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems (SZQN) Division. He provides acquisition, finance, contracting, and program management support for ongoing and future sustainment, modification, and capability upgrade efforts across the NORAD Cheyenne Mountain Complex’s Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (NCMC-ITW/AA) and Legacy Space Command and Control (C2) Systems. He earned a Master of Business Administration from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Xavier University. Additionally, he holds DAWIA Level I Program Management and DAWIA Level III Business – Financial Management certifications.