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Lakina Bembry
Chief of Engineering , USAF
Location: Warner Robins , GA United States
Joined: Oct 18th, 2025

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Fort Valley State University class of 2001

Undergrad Major: Computer Engineering

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I currently work with USAF as Chief of Engineering
I have years of experience working in the Engineering industry.

Chief, Systems Engineering Division | United States Air Force, Air Force Test Center (AFTC)
From February 2024 to Current • 2 year(s)
Leads cross-functional team of 7 engineers and contractors to drive systems engineering strategy across enterprise test programs. Oversees $2.7 billion in modernization and technology investments with focus on AI and digital transformation.

Engineering Branch Chief | United States Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)/WNZ
From April 2022 to February 2024 • 2 year(s)
Managed 20+ engineers in lifecycle systems engineering for 100+ program portfolio overseeing sustainment and modernization of tactical and commercial vehicles. Led enterprise-wide engineering change initiatives and configuration management processes.

Strategic Integration Engineer | United States Air Force, AFLCMC/WNC
From January 2021 to April 2022 • 1 year(s)
Led Agile Combat Support Digital Strategic Integration Office ensuring alignment of technology roadmaps with enterprise objectives. Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration across six ACS divisions and provided oversight for SBIR/STTR initiatives.

Lead Systems Engineer | United States Air Force, AFLCMC/WNE
From September 2019 to January 2021 • 2 year(s)
Drove Digital Engineering and DevSecOps adoption enabling accelerated technology delivery across government programs. Designed staffing plans and spearheaded digital engineering training initiatives while establishing educational partnerships.

Supervisory Electronics Engineer | United States Air Force, 402ND SWEG/577TH SWES
From May 2016 to August 2019 • 3 year(s)
Led team of 27 engineers, software developers, and analysts providing systems engineering support for C2ISR, DCGS, and Global Hawk platforms. Managed $25M+ in engineering contracts and collaborated to launch Blue Sky innovation hub.

Lead Systems Engineer | United States Air Force, AFLCMC/HBG
From September 2009 to May 2016 • 7 year(s)
Served as Lead Systems Engineer for DCGS SIGINT C2ISR overseeing system design, integration, and cybersecurity compliance. Led $25M+ in SIGINT program modernization and managed 50+ Configuration Control Board approvals.

Software Developer | ARINC Engineering Services, LLC
From September 2003 to June 2009 • 6 year(s)
Designed and maintained software for C-130 Self-Contained Navigational System ensuring mission-critical avionics reliability. Developed and tested Operational Flight Program using C++, MIL-STD-1553B, and navigation subsystems.

Data Management Analyst | Raytheon, Robins Engineering Center
From August 2002 to August 2003 • 1 year(s)
Managed Lean Depot Management System Database ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data management. Digitalized and optimized Technical Orders for radar systems improving accessibility and search capabilities.

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