Malcolm R. O'Neill, Former Lockheed Martin Corp. CTO, Joins Board of Auxilia, Inc.

Troy, New York – Auxilia, Inc. (auxilia.com), a Troy, NY-based advanced technology Unmanned Systems applications developer today announced that Dr. Malcolm R. O'Neill, Lt Gen USA (ret.), former Chief Technical Officer of Lockheed Martin Corporation has joined Auxilia’s Board of Directors.

At Lockheed, Dr. O’Neill was responsible for research, engineering, program management, and technical integration functions throughout the corporation. He directly managed corporate R&D activities, including long-term technology initiatives with General Electric Corporation and Sandia National Laboratories.
He joined Lockheed following a distinguished 34-year career in the U.S. Army where he served as Director, Ballistic Missile Defense Organization; Deputy Director, Strategic Defense Initiative Organization; Director, Army Acquisition Corps; Commander, Army Laboratory Command; and Deputy for Program Assessment and International Cooperation, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Research, Development and Acquisition).

Lt Gen O’Neill was also Project Manager, Multiple Launch Rocket System; Deputy Project Manager, NATO Patriot Systems; and Program Manager, Strategic Fire Control Systems, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

Auxilia CEO, Donald A. Devito, commented that the addition of Malcolm O'Neill to Auxilia's board brings outstanding depth of experience and perspective directly applicable to Auxilia’s emerging opportunities in unmanned systems. "We are indeed fortunate to have Dr, O'Neill join us," Devito said. General O'Neill, in agreeing to become a board member, expressed keen interest in Auxilia as a participant with unique skills in one of the fastest growing and potentially important aerospace sector segments. He noted that, "Unmanned systems will chart important new technical and business areas in many phases of human activity over the next few years. Hence, I find it exciting to have the opportunity to assist in guiding developments in this field for a company like Auxilia.
A native of Chicago, Illinois, Dr. O'Neill received his Bachelor of Science in Physics from De Paul University, the Master of Arts and Doctorate in Physics from Rice University. He is currently Chairman of the Board on Army Science and Technology for the National Academies and National Research Council; a member of the US Army Ordnance Hall-of-Fame; and received the designation of Honorary Fellow from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He also serves on the Board of Edmund Optics and Draper Labs.

ABOUT Auxilia, Inc. (www.auxilia.com): Located at One Global View in the Rensselaer Technology Park, Troy, NY 12043, Auxilia develops commercial and military applications of air, ground, and aquatic unmanned systems (UMS) and provides advanced training for UMS systems operation and mission support. Auxilia's services include systems simulation, modeling, and subject matter expertise that accelerate project completion for UMS applications and extend the nation's ability to meet emerging challenges in homeland and infrastructure security, emergency response, and global defense. Founded in 2004 the company has 20 employees.

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