Bryan Bearden

Bryan Bearden serves as the Senior Vice President of Program Operations at Sumaria Systems, LLC, specializing in C5ISR and engineering solutions for the Department of Defense and government agencies since March 2023. Prior to this role, Bryan held positions including Senior Aerospace and Defense Account Manager at Interos Inc, where focus was on operational resilience in supply chain management, and Independent Consultant, providing executive advisory on profit optimization and team performance. Bryan's extensive background in defense includes leadership roles at SAIC as Vice President of Portfolio Management, General Manager at The Ambit Group, and various key positions within the United States Air Force, culminating in commanding roles and strategic operations at the Joint Staff. Education credentials feature degrees from Texas A&M University, Harvard Kennedy School, National Defense University, USAF Air Command and Staff College, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, showcasing a strong foundation in aerospace engineering and national security strategy.