I’m Shava Meadows, an Agile-focused project manager and systems engineering professional with extensive experience leading cross-functional teams in defense research and digital engineering initiatives. I specialize in MBSE, digital threads, and model-driven design to bridge engineering with IT infrastructure, data exchange, and tool integration. I thrive on turning document-centric workflows into model-driven processes, driving risk-informed decisions, and delivering on time and within budget while aligning stakeholder requirements. In my current role as Branch Chief of Computational Sciences at AFRL, I lead 50+ team members across civilian, military, and contractor personnel, shaping strategy, partnerships, and technical maturation efforts. I’m passionate about building high-performing teams, advancing digital engineering capabilities, and partnering with government, academia, and industry to accelerate innovation.

Shava Meadows

I’m Shava Meadows, an Agile-focused project manager and systems engineering professional with extensive experience leading cross-functional teams in defense research and digital engineering initiatives. I specialize in MBSE, digital threads, and model-driven design to bridge engineering with IT infrastructure, data exchange, and tool integration. I thrive on turning document-centric workflows into model-driven processes, driving risk-informed decisions, and delivering on time and within budget while aligning stakeholder requirements. In my current role as Branch Chief of Computational Sciences at AFRL, I lead 50+ team members across civilian, military, and contractor personnel, shaping strategy, partnerships, and technical maturation efforts. I’m passionate about building high-performing teams, advancing digital engineering capabilities, and partnering with government, academia, and industry to accelerate innovation.

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I’m Shava Meadows, an Agile-focused project manager and systems engineering professional with extensive experience leading cross-functional teams in defense research and digital engineering initiatives. I specialize in MBSE, digital threads, and model-driven design to bridge engineering with IT infrastructure, data exchange, and tool integration. I thrive on turning document-centric workflows into model-driven processes, driving risk-informed decisions, and delivering on time and within budget while aligning stakeholder requirements.

In my current role as Branch Chief of Computational Sciences at AFRL, I lead 50+ team members across civilian, military, and contractor personnel, shaping strategy, partnerships, and technical maturation efforts. I’m passionate about building high-performing teams, advancing digital engineering capabilities, and partnering with government, academia, and industry to accelerate innovation.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Branch Chief of Computational Sciences at AFRL/RWTC, Eglin AFB
February 1, 2024 - Present
Lead a 50+ member branch (civilian, military, and in-house contractors) in Open System Architecture for Assured AI/ML, autonomous system software, software-enabled networks, digital engineering, high-fidelity physics-based algorithm development, and MS&A. Directed strategy, performance, and training needs; oversaw program objectives, costs, schedules, and policy alignment. Worked on strategic planning, customer engagement, and managed a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) for tech transfer and STEM outreach.
IPT Lead Engineer / Model Based Systems Engineer / Data Analyst at AFNWC/NDB, Eglin AFB
April 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024
Served on Digital Engineering IPT; coordinated digital/model-based solutions using SysML, DOORS, Teamcenter, and Cameo; developed a digital dashboard with digital threads, requirements, MBSE artifacts, risk analysis, and ICDs for Missiles to Warhead, Product Support, and Mission Planning. Facilitated MBSE solutions, data cleaning for predictive models, and contributed to data storage and accessibility improvements.
Branch Chief, Infrastructure at AFRL/RWOI / AFRL/RWWV, Eglin AFB
February 1, 2013 - April 1, 2021
Led 5 personnel in Mission Support; oversaw ~26 military construction projects related to R&D facilities; performed tactical and strategic planning for facility requirements; led R&D system integration and test programs; served as Lead Systems Engineer for technology maturation across 37+ projects; conducted STEM outreach in collaboration with AFRL/HQ and AFLCMC/EN.
IPT Lead, Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis at AFLCMC/EBD, Eglin AFB
April 1, 2010 - February 1, 2013
Technical management of a large portfolio in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis; oversaw complex experiments and ground tests; conducted MS&A risk reduction, predictions, and post-test analysis for system development.

Education

Certificate in System Engineering at Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Graduate School of Engineering & Management
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
M.S. Civil Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2002
B.S. Animal Science at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 1998
B.A. in Biology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1996

Qualifications

Science and Technology Manager (Level 3)
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
Systems Planning, Research, Development, & Engineering (Level 3)
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
Test and Evaluation (Level 1)
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026
Program Management (Level 1)
January 11, 2030 - April 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet

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