Ernie Sawyer

Technical Director · 67th Cyberspace Operations Group

Ernie Sawyer is Senior Civilian/Technical Director at 67th Cyberspace Operations Group, delivering tailored cyber capabilities that disrupt adversary kill chains at operational speed. With 25+ years in defense acquisition and technology integration, including leadership as an intelligence and cyber warfare expert and extensive contracting experience across defense programs specializing in SBIR applications, he brings comprehensive acquisition expertise in rapidly fielding innovative cyber solutions—from intelligence systems to cyberspace operations—from concept to mission-ready deployment.

Sessions

Thu, Aug 27, 3:00 PM CDT – Aug 27, 3:45 PM CDT

The KO Factor: Why First Impressions Make or Break Disruptive Defense Technologies

First impressions matter—especially when failure means your game-changing tech joins the graveyard of "promising" capabilities that never transitioned. This panel dissects what separates successes from spectacular flameouts in defense innov…