As an accomplished business and engineering executive with a compelling bias for action, I’ve cultivated a reputation for transforming at-risk projects into success stories, employing my well-honed analytical problem-solving skills and holistic perspective to identify innovative solutions to complex problems.
I have worked in diverse organizational settings, where my solid business acumen, exceptional communication skills, and clear vision have significantly impacted business outcomes
Having founded and steered a lucrative federal contracting company, I serve as a trusted advisor with deep defense contracting and business development expertise. I have worked in diverse organizational settings, where my solid business acumen, exceptional communication skills, and clear vision have significantly impacted business outcomes while enabling me to guide and influence executive leadership.
I have a proven track record of shaping high-performing teams, instilling a culture based on values and performance to exceed expectations and deliver quality results. Below is a selection of the top accomplishments from my company Falcona Management & Technology LLC.
Ayala, J., Bielowicz, P., “A New Technology for Maintaining Power Grids,” 2011 Joint Base San Antonio Energy Summit, San Antonio, TX, July 12, 2011.
Ayala, J., Talreja, R., “Helicopter Rotor Blade Erosion: Strategies for Protection, Maintenance and Design,” 2010 Aircraft Airworthiness & Sustainment Conference, Austin, TX, May 10-13, 2010.
Ayala, J., Whiting, H.S., “How to Quantify Return On Investment For Ergonomics,” National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition, Las Vegas, NV, November 29-December 2, 2005.
Ayala, J., Benzerga, A., Bolfrass, C., “Damage Characterization in H-47 Platform Components,” 7th Annual Aging Aircraft Conference, Palm Springs, CA, January 31, 2004 to February 4, 2005.
Ayala, J., Kinra, V., O’Neill, G., “Fuel Systems Inspection Techniques,” 7th Annual Aging Aircraft Conference, Palm Springs, CA, January 31, 2004 to February 4, 2005.
Ayala, J., Cizmas, P., Webb, D., “Rotorblade Erosion Modeling,” 7th Annual Aging Aircraft Conference, Palm Springs, CA, January 31, 2004 to February 4, 2005.
Ayala, J., Pole, P., Talreja, R., “Removal of Paint Coatings from the H-60 Rotor Blades by Photostripping,” 7th Annual Aging Aircraft Conference, Palm Springs, CA, January 31, 2004 to February 4, 2005.
Ayala, J., Langari, R., O’Neill, G., Parlos, A., Vachtsevanos, G., “Prognostic System for the H-60 Intermediate Gearbox,” 7th Annual Aging Aircraft Conference, Palm Springs, CA, January 31, 2004 to February 4, 2005.
Ayala, J., Congleton, J., Torres, V., Wittliff, K., “Integrating Lean Manufacturing and Ergonomics Success,” National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition, Las Vegas, NV, December 3, 2004.
Ayala, J., Cantu, V., Congleton, J.J., Sandoval, T., Smith, J., “Post-Combat-Apache Weapon System Analysis: Corpus Christi Army Depot,” 7th Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference, Orlando, FL, March 9-11, 2004.
Ayala, J., Cantu, V., Congleton, J.J., Perez, E., Smith, J., Whiting, H., “Method Improvement-Helping to Increase Productivity,” 7th Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference, Orlando, FL, March 9-11, 2004.
Ayala, J., Congleton, J.J., Chhotu, P., “Methods and Standard Success Story at CCAD,” 6th Annual Force Health Protection Conference, Albuquerque, NM, August 11-15, 2003.
Ayala, J., Congleton, J.J., Chhotu, P., “Best Practices – A Contractor’s Perspective at CCAD,” 6th Annual Force Health Protection Conference, Albuquerque, NM, August 11-15, 2003.
Ayala, J., Congleton, J.J., Chhotu, P., “Problems and Solutions to Cases at CCAD,” 6th Annual Force Health Protection Conference, Albuquerque, NM, August 11-15, 2003.
Ayala, J., Phillips, D., Mayer, R., “A Taxonomy for Manufacturing vs. Remanufacturing/Sustainment,” Industrial Engineering Research 1999 Conference, Phoeniz, AR, May 23-24, 1999.
Ayala, J., Phillips, D., Kozak, E., “Statistical Process Control for Job Shop and Sustainment Operations,” IIE Solutions 1999 Conference, Phoenix, AR, May 23, 1999.
Ayala, J., Phillips, D., Mayer, R., Boydstun, F., Davis, R., Shearon, W., “Life Cycle Costs of Technology Innovation,” NSF Grantees Conference, Invited Paper, Monterrey, Mexico, January 8, 1998.
Ayala, J., Phillips, D., Kozak, E., “Development of a Statistical Process Control Expert System for Corpus Christi Army Depot,” INFAC Industry Days ‘98, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1998.
Ayala, J., “Rotary Wing Aircraft Sustainment Project,” 1997 Technology Area Review and Assessment (TARA), Joint Defense MANTECH Panel, Washington, D.C., March 26, 1997.
Ayala, J., Phillips, D., Mayer, R., “Activity Based Costing and Life Cycle Analysis,” Second NSF/MANTECH Conference, Dayton, OH, November 3, 1997.
Ayala, J., Phillips, D., Foster, J., Smith, J., “Development Of A Statistical Process Control Expert System For Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD),” Defense Manufacturing Conference ‘97, Palm Springs, CA, December 1, 1997.
Ayala, J., “TEES Lab Receives $2.3 Million Army Contract for Lean Manufacturing Initiatives,” Aggie Engineering Weekly, January 27, 2006.
Ayala, J., “Army Depot Awards $2.3 Million Contract to Brooks Laboratory,” San Antonio Business Journal, January 26, 2006.
Ayala, J., “Texas A&M Engineering Lab Receives $1.7 Million Army Contract,” Aggie Engineering Weekly, February 11, 2005.
Ayala, J., “Texas A&M Engineering Lab Honored for Ergonomics Research,” Aggie Engineering Weekly, August 10, 2004.
Ayala, J., Anderson, E., Lambert, T.E., Mayo, R., Phillips, D. (January-February 2000). “Corpus Christi Army Depot… Rotary Wing Aircraft Sustainment.” Army RDA.
Ayala, J., Gardinier, C., Millan, J., Rohde, R. (November-December 1998). “Using Research and Development Technology Programs for Affordability.” Army RD&A.
Ayala, J., “ASARDA Recognizes Outstanding R&D Organizations,” Army RD&A, November-December 1998.
Ayala, J., “Corpus Christi Depot’s Rotary Wing Sustainment Project,” Army RD&A, September-October 1997.
Ayala, J., Mayo, R., Phillips, D., “CCAD’s Partnership for Improvement,” Army Logistician, September-October 1997.
Ayala, J., “T700-GE700 Engine Design of Experiments Engine Test Cell Rework Acceptance Rate Improves,” Army RD&A, May- June 1997.
I am always open to expanding my professional network. If you would like to connect, please contact me at jayala@aec-hq.com.
Visionary Direction
Mentoring & Advising
Strategic Partnerships
Program Management
Employee Engagement
Scalability & Sustainability
Data Collection & Analytics
Project Execution & Realization
Budgeting & Profit and Loss (P&L)
Process Engineering & Technology
Merger & Acquisition / Due Diligence
Contracts Management & Negotiation
Army Materiel Command Engineer of the Year gives taxpayers 'more bang for the buck'
