John Frederick
John Frederick is the Director of Innovation and Testing Strategies at Veracity Engineering. He brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as Manager of the FAA’s Verification and Validation Strategies and Concept Visualization Branch. With over 40 years of solution-driven experience supporting the FAA mission, he has collaborated with leaders and experts from the FAA, other government organizations, industry, and academia to explore innovative methods for addressing complex challenges. He has been the FAA’s primary advocate for high-quality, innovative V&V policies and strategies that ensure the safe and effective acquisition of advanced capabilities.
A creative problem solver with a visionary approach, Mr. Frederick’s expertise is fueled by decades of technical experience and collaboration with industry experts. He has worked as a National Airspace System programmer, test engineer, and Operational Test Lead on Air Traffic Control automation systems. He has led T&E efforts for more than 12 major FAA automation programs. As the FAA’s V&V Subject Matter Expert, he has consulted and partnered with the DOD, DOT, NASA, DHS, MITRE, and international agencies on testing and technology advancement challenges. Additionally, he is an active senior advisor to the International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA) and has served as the T&E representative for the FAA on the Acquisition System Advisory Group and the Joint Resources Council.
Mr. Frederick holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Management from Drexel University in Philadelphia. He is also a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute, where he earned a Certificate of Mastery in Leadership for a Democratic Society.