Michael Woudenberg
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Michael Woudenberg | |
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| Born | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Michigan Technological University (BS) Johns Hopkins University (MS) |
| Occupation(s) | Engineer, Author, Veteran |
| Known for | Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Science Fiction Writing |
Michael Woudenberg is an American engineer and author with a background in artificial intelligence, autonomy, and blockchain analytics. He worked at Honeywell Aerospace, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and Chainalysis, and is currently the Chief Engineer for Strategic Space at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI).[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Michael Woudenberg was born in Michigan, United States, and grew up in Atlanta, Michigan, where he attended Atlanta High School, graduating in 2000. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from Michigan Technological University in 2005. He later obtained a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University.[3][4][5]
Professional Career
[edit]Military Service
Woudenberg served as a Field Artillery officer in the United States Army, attaining the rank of Captain (O-3). He is Airborne and Ranger qualified and served as a Field Artillery officer. He served in Korea as a Fire Support Officer with the 1-72nd Armor Regiment at Camp Casey and deployed to Iraq in 2007 as an Iraq Police Transition Team Officer with the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment.
Civilian Career
Woudenberg transitioned from the Army to Honeywell Aerospace in Tucson, Arizona, where he led the manufacturing of avionics, autonomous navigation, and cabin pressure control systems in both manufacturing and systems engineering. In 2013, he was selected for the Honeywell Outstanding Engineer Award for his work in Engineering Program Management. (pictured)
In 2013, Woudenberg transitioned to Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Arizona,[6] where he led Lean Six Sigma projects across the company before transferring to the Engineering Operations Research department. He was involved in research and development projects in cyber defense, electronic warfare, and directed energy. At Raytheon, Woudenberg was awarded three Trade Secret Innovation Awards for significant contributions across Business Development and Cyber, along with other Innovation Awards like the Igniter Innovation Award (pictured)
Woudenberg joined Lockheed Martin, in 2019 to work on AI-driven decision-making tools for military applications, including autonomous battlefield technologies.[7] He was the lead author of Systems Engineering of Autonomy: Frameworks for MUM-T Architecture, published in the Defense Systems Information Analysis Center Journal.[8]
He then led software engineering at Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics company focusing on transaction tracking and fraud detection systems.[9]
Currently, Woudenberg works at MTSI as the Chief Engineer for their Space Force Business unit, where he focuses on space-related defense technologies. for the[10]
Authorship
[edit]Woudenberg published The Singularity Chronicles, a science fiction series exploring artificial intelligence and what it means to be human.[11] Book One, Paradox, was published in 2023, and Book Two, Integration, was published in 2024. He also writes the Polymathic Being newsletter focusing on: "human-centric exploration across domains and disciplines as we uncover counterintuitive insights in technology, innovation, philosophy, psychology, and more"[12]
In 2023, Woudenberg was awarded the Military Operations Research Society (MORS) Phalanx Editors' Award[13] for his article “The Enemy’s Gate Is Down: Counterintuitive Insights from the War on Terror.”[14] He writes and presents regularly at MORS on national security topics across multiple domains and disciplines.
Personal life
[edit]Woudenberg resides in Sahuarita, Arizona, an practices dryland water harvesting, water conservation, and is working to restore native grasses for a more sustainable ecosystem.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tucson Festival of Books | Michael Woudenberg". tucsonfestivalofbooks.org. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ^ Woudenberg, Michael (2022-06-22). "Artificial Intelligence In Action - Authors". Artificial Intelligence In Action. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ "Michael Woudenberg '05 Authors Science Fiction Novel Exploring Advanced AI". Alumni News. 2023-07-21. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
- ^ Woudenberg, Michael. "Polymathic Being | Michael Woudenberg | Substack". www.polymathicbeing.com. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ "Interview with Michael Woudenberg". Books Chharming. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ ieeexplore.ieee.org https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/author/37086219335. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Michael Woudenberg Books & Audiobooks: Read Free for 30 Days". Everand. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ "Systems Engineering of Autonomy: Frameworks for MUM-T Architecture". DSIAC. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "Michael Woudenberg".
- ^ "Michael Woudenberg '05 Authors Science Fiction Novel Exploring Advanced AI". Alumni News. 2023-07-21. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ "How AI Is Impacting Fiction Writing: An Interview with Michael Woudenberg | HackerNoon". hackernoon.com. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ Woudenberg, Michael. "About - Polymathic Being". www.polymathicbeing.com. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "91st Symposium – Awards and Prizes Winners". www.mors.org. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
- ^ Woudenberg, Michael Woudenberg (September 2022). "The Enemy's Gate Is Down: Counterintuitive Insights from the War on Terror". MORS Phalanx. 55 (3): 20–27.
- ^ Spencer, Michael. "Can Generative A.I. Make us all Polymaths and Company Founders?". www.ai-supremacy.com. Retrieved 2025-04-17.