Donald R. Beynon
Business Manager, Navy and DoD Joint Programs

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Mr. Beynon is responsible for life cycle management for Department of the Navy (Navy and Marines) and Department of Defense customers including initial contact, understanding of their software engineering needs, work plan development and SEI deliverables.

Professional Background

Don has an extensive marketing, project management and business development background. Prior to joining the SEI he was the founder of a technology business consulting firm. Don has 28 years of experience in the nuclear power industry, having managed the commercial development, implementation and servicing of nuclear power projects both domestically and international. His positions at Westinghouse have included Project Manager, International Marketing Manager, Regional Sales Manager and Business Development Specialist.

Publications (recent or significant)

• Interpreting Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) for Business Development Organizations in the Government and Industrial Business Sector (SEI Technical Note)

Education

• Carnegie Mellon University, BS in Mechanical Engineering
• University of Pittsburgh, Masters in Information Science
• University of Pittsburgh, MBA

Professional Memberships and Activities

• Advisor to the Business Development Institute Board of Directors
• Life Member of the Navy League of the United States
• Board of Directors Pittsburgh Counsel, Navy League of the United States