Speaker Profile: Michael Hess is a Business Development Executive for Boeing Military Programs within Jeppesen's Military Aviation Business unit. He is responsible for all business and capture team activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle and defines the strategic direction of airborne products by acting as liaison between Boeing Defense, Space and Security, military users and Jeppesen's business and technical leadership.

Michael joined Jeppesen in June 2003 after a successful career as a Naval Flight Officer where he served as a P-3 Mission Commander. Upon joining Jeppesen, Michael initially served as a Systems Engineer and technical lead for large government and military programs that included electronic flight bag and mission planning solutions.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from the University of Utah, and a Master of Arts degree in business economics from the University of Oklahoma.