Biography: 

Dr. Trisha Hinners currently holds two roles within Northrop Grumman. The first is as the Chief Architect leading the technical vision for the development of architecture, requirements, data strategy, and overall successful implementation of a Digital Ecosystem for Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector. The second is as a subject matter expert in Model-Based Systems Engineering and system of systems architecture providing consulting across the enterprise. Throughout her career she has worked in a variety of disciplines including fundamental and basic research, technology development, and program execution. Her primary focus has been in Systems Engineering and Architecture with an emphasis on technology and process improvements in the application of Digital Transformation including Model Based Engineering, Mission Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence. Previous roles include fundamental research in the applications of AIML to Exoplanet Science and program execution as an IPT Lead, MBSE Lead, Chief Engineer, Chief Architect, and Deputy Program Manager for various programs at Northrop Grumman. Dr. Hinners holds a BS in Physics from Southern Illinois University and a PhD in Physics from Florida State University.