On May 16, HII announced that Garry Schwartz, chief operating officer for HII’s Mission Technologies division, has been named an industry advisory board member of the Maryland Autonomous Technologies Research Innovation and eXploration (MATRIX) Lab.
The MATRIX Lab is the University of Maryland’s hub for autonomous technologies and uncrewed systems research in southern Maryland. The MATRIX Lab is a high-tech research and education facility with unique features built to advance autonomy and uncrewed systems. It maintains multiple affiliations and partnerships with the Department of Defense, including the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division.
“I am deeply honored to join the board of the MATRIX Lab and contribute to its mission of advancing autonomy and uncrewed systems,” Schwartz said. “HII has a longstanding legacy of delivering cutting-edge uncrewed solutions for defense operations, marine research and commercial applications, and this partnership represents an exciting opportunity to further bridge industry and academia to drive innovation, foster collaboration and shape the future of autonomous technology.”
Schwartz joined HII in 2017 as a subsidiary vice president and general manager responsible for training and simulation, cyber, and engineering. He went on to serve as president of three business groups before being named COO in 2023. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Source: HII
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