“Configure the Right Concept, Know How to Deliver It” April 2016 Meeting “Configure the Right Concept, Know How to Deliver It” Speaker: Brian Christensen Dassault Systèmes Date: 28 April 2016 Time: Lunch 11:00 a.m., Presentation: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: 28 April 2016, Boeing Building 270.E15, Conf Rm 550 Abstract: In today’s competitive aerospace and defense (A&D) markets, companies must have efficient processes to develop and propose system configurations that can be delivered on time, are responsive to the RFP, technically feasible, and competitively priced. Brian Christensen from Dassault Systèmes will present how companies use the "Winning Program" software solution to empower employees with secure access to full-program data, enhanced trade studies management, and the ability to define and manage proposed system configurations. Speaker bio: Brian Christensen is an Aerospace & Defense Solution Experience Director for Dassault Systèmes. In this role, Christensen provides leadership and strategic direction for the company’s Aerospace and Defense solutions. Specifically, working with the global customer base, Brian focuses on addressing customers’ challenges in the early phases of a program/contract, concentrating on proposal management and system selection. From 2009 to 2011 Brian managed the deployment of Dassault Systèmes Product Lifecycle Management solutions at the Boeing Company. The primary focus was on the definition and deployment of systems to support the 787 program. Brian has over 20 years of experience in business development and project management for the aerospace industry. Brian earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University and Texas A&M respectively. RSVP: Reservations not required. Non-Boeing visitors must contact Lou Pape (louis.e.pape-ii@boeing.com) or Jake Hertenstein by 26 April to request a Boeing visitors badge. Cost: Free for INCOSE members, donation requested from non-members