Anh Ho

Ann Ho Adjunct Professor Faculty Profile

Adjunct Professor

Anh Ho is an experienced professional with a wealth of experience and expertise in the realm of national security and defense technology. Currently serving as the Section Chief at the United States Department of Defense, Anh leads a team of systems engineers and data scientists in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions crucial for enhancing the nation's security posture.

Prior to assuming his current position, Anh held the role of Systems Engineer and Operation Lead within the Department of Defense. In this capacity, he wielded decision-making authority for deploying pivotal capabilities, collaborating closely with project director to ensure seamless coordination, resolve challenges, and prioritize missions. Anh's multifaceted skill set also saw him fulfill additional responsibilities, including serving as a Hiring Manager, Intelligence Oversight Officer, and Contracting Officer Representative, underscoring his versatility and dedication to excellence.

Before his tenure at the Department of Defense, Anh amassed valuable experience at Textron Systems as a Systems Engineer. During his time there, he contributed significantly to subsystem integration, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flight testing, and software engineering support. His expertise extended to RF systems and digital datalink design, further solidifying his technical proficiency.

Anh embarked on his career journey with roles at Intelsat and as a Software Engineer, where he gained invaluable experience in flight dynamics engineering, orbit determination, and algorithm development.

Educationally, Anh holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Capitol Technology University. Additionally, he is a licensed FAA Part 107 pilot, demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning and professional advancement."

Area of Expertise:

  • Unmanned and Autonomous System
  • Electronic and Digital Datalink
  • Extraterrestrial Communication
  • Robotics
  • System Engineering
  • Cloud Computing (AWS & Azure)
  • High-Performance Distributed Computing
  • Software Development
  • Data Science 
  • Orbital Spacecraft Operation
  • Leadership

Biography:

Education:

  • Ph.D. Intelligence and Global Security (Currently pursuing)
  • MS Computer Science
  • BS  Astronautical Engineering and Computer Science

Certificate and License

  • Certification, Defense Contract Management
  • FAA Pilot Part 107 License
  • Certification, Contracting Officer Representative, DOD
  • Certification, Quantum Key Distribution, EdX
  • AWS DevOps Certification

Organization and Affiliations

  • Up Pi Epsilon
  • Civil Air Patrol
  • Association for Computing Machinery
  • DOD Ambassador and Liaison to MIT, Notre Dame University, George Mason University, and University of South Florida. 
  • Researcher at the Laboratory for Analytic Science at North Carolina State University 
  • PROJECT HERMES