Dan Kaplan serves as the Associate Director of Mission Systems, Networking & Gateway Solutions at RTX, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of military communication systems. With a focus on Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2), Dan directs a global team...
Dan Kaplan serves as the Associate Director of Mission Systems, Networking & Gateway Solutions at RTX, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of military communication systems. With a focus on Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2), Dan directs a global team of program managers dedicated to advancing resilient and autonomous networking solutions. His leadership is instrumental in managing the profit and loss (P&L) for a diverse portfolio of cutting-edge communication systems, which are designed to enhance decision-making capabilities and operational superiority at the tactical edge.
Dan's expertise in digital transformation and agile methodologies allows him to drive innovation in both civil and military sectors, particularly in the development of autonomous systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. His work in digital engineering has been critical to the success of various high-profile projects, including those related to space exploration, where he contributes to enabling humanity's ability to live, work, and play in outer space through advanced technologies like the Falcon 9 rocket.
In addition to his technical acumen, Dan excels in cross-functional team leadership, fostering collaboration across diverse groups to ensure that projects not only meet but exceed strategic objectives. His entrepreneurial mindset and commitment to product innovation position him as a key player in the rapidly evolving landscape of military networking and gateway solutions. As he continues to lead transformative initiatives at RTX, Dan remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in mission systems, ensuring that the organization remains at the forefront of defense technology.
