James Barbieri

WingXpand is Expanding What’s Possible™ with Autonomous Systems by building smart robotics for our heroes. Our U.S.-built, patented Smart Plane™ UAS combines the portability and ease of use of a quadcopter with the endurance and performance of a fixed-wing aircraft. The result is a highly capable platform that delivers significantly longer flight times and higher payload capacity than traditional drones of similar size—enabling safer, more efficient, and more effective operations. WingXpand supports the military, public safety agencies, agriculture, and surveying professionals with solutions designed to maximize capability while minimizing operational complexity. We work closely with each customer to right-size the optimal configuration for their needs and simplify deployment through end-to-end services, including pilot operations, training, data analysis, and long-term sustainment.

Led engineering teams that develop industry leading digital and immersive technology solutions, enabling customers to improve training quality, increase efficiencies, and more effectively accomplish their mission. Created strategic visions, prioritized projects, managed budgets / timelines, and frequently interfaced with government customers to solve real world problems with innovative products.

Led the development and execution of new and creative government services offerings to support customers around the globe resulting in multi-million dollar contract awards.

Established comprehensive strategies for Boeing's future rotorcraft, unmanned systems, and mobility portfolios guiding company direction, substantial investments, and partnership decisions.

Performed sophisticated technical assessments of advanced technologies in Boeing's Virtual Warfare Center to derive requirements for new aerospace systems.

Supported design and analysis of a major propulsion component.

Researched, developed, and briefed strategic analyses on a wide range of national security topics.