
Jay has over a decade of experience leading teams of operations research analysts. He has supervised 21 capstone projects focused on resource allocation, supply chain management, discrete event simulation, data visualization, and scheduling. Jay is passionate about helping organizations utilize data to make informed decisions and enhance operational efficiency.
He joins Aimpoint Digital after retiring as a Navy Captain, following more than 30 years of distinguished service. As a Naval Flight Officer, Jay accumulated over 2,400 flight hours in the T-34C, T-43A, E-6A, and E-6B aircraft. He also served as a catapult and arresting gear officer aboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63), where he contributed to the safe launch and recovery of over 17,000 flights—including 1,500 combat missions in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.
Jay’s final tour in the Navy was as a Permanent Military Professor in the Mathematics Department at the United States Naval Academy. He holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School, an M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College, an M.S. from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a B.S. from the United States Naval Academy.
In his spare time, Jay enjoys spending time with his family, dining out, attending Navy sports events, and cheering on the Baltimore Orioles.
PhD, Operations Research, Naval Postgraduate School
MA, National Security and Strategic Studies, The Naval War College
MS, Georgia Institute of Technology
BS, Electrical Engineering, The United States Naval Academy