Full Name
Patrick Cantwell
Job Title
Futures Lead, Program Manager Terrestrial Sensors
Company
U.S. Army
Speaker Bio
Patrick R. Cantwell is the Futures Lead for the U.S. Army’s Program Manager Terrestrial Sensors. PM Terrestrial Sensors enables information superiority through integrated and advanced terrestrial capabilities for the Warfighter and encompasses ground sensors, force protection systems, and biometrics systems. In his current role, Dr Cantwell oversees all potential advanced capabilities and sensor development to improve the Army’s decision-making capabilities. Prior to this current role, Dr. Cantwell served as the Chief Engineer for Program Manager Biometrics where he oversaw all technical activities of eight programs that provide premier biometrics and forensics solutions to enable US forces, other Federal agencies, and international partners to counter the enemies of today and tomorrow.
Dr. Cantwell has more than 20 years of acquisition experience in engineering as well as program management. He is certified as a Defense Acquisition Advanced Program Manager (formerly level III) and a Defense Acquisition Engineering and Technical Manager practitioner (former level III). Dr. Cantwell is also a Project Management Professional (PMP).
Previously, Dr. Cantwell has served in a wide range of roles within defense acquisition. He supported the Marine Corps Operational Test Activity (MCOTEA) and played a key role in the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) operational assessment. Dr. Cantwell has also served as a requirements manager overseeing all Marine Corps ground combat capabilities development. He has been a program manager supporting Naval Special Warfare programs. Additionally, Dr. Cantwell has served as the Chief Engineer on the Navy’s railgun science and technology program as well as on the Navy’s Solid-State Laser Technology Maturation program.
Dr. Cantwell is a former U.S. Marine Corps infantry officer. He has a bachelor’s degree in naval architecture from the U.S. Naval Academy, a master’s degree in engineering management from the George Washington University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in systems engineering from the George Washington University.
Dr. Cantwell has more than 20 years of acquisition experience in engineering as well as program management. He is certified as a Defense Acquisition Advanced Program Manager (formerly level III) and a Defense Acquisition Engineering and Technical Manager practitioner (former level III). Dr. Cantwell is also a Project Management Professional (PMP).
Previously, Dr. Cantwell has served in a wide range of roles within defense acquisition. He supported the Marine Corps Operational Test Activity (MCOTEA) and played a key role in the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) operational assessment. Dr. Cantwell has also served as a requirements manager overseeing all Marine Corps ground combat capabilities development. He has been a program manager supporting Naval Special Warfare programs. Additionally, Dr. Cantwell has served as the Chief Engineer on the Navy’s railgun science and technology program as well as on the Navy’s Solid-State Laser Technology Maturation program.
Dr. Cantwell is a former U.S. Marine Corps infantry officer. He has a bachelor’s degree in naval architecture from the U.S. Naval Academy, a master’s degree in engineering management from the George Washington University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in systems engineering from the George Washington University.
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