Christopher “Chris” Colaw is a Lockheed Martin Fellow with expertise in digital transformation, inspection technology, autonomation, 3D modeling, and quality management systems. In this role he is responsible for a quality and digital transformation portfolio valued at over $200M in cost savings for Lockheed Martin. This savings performance is complimented with two patents, one trade secret, and receipt of a 2022 Environmental Safety & Health Excellence Award for application of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things solutions to reduce injuries and lost time associated with elevated space workplace hazards. Additionally, Chris was selected in 2021 as one of the “Top 100 Visionaries in Education” by the Global Forum for Education and Learning for his contributions to development of global university talent. Chris also serves as the Executive Director of Industrial Partnerships for the SMU Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing, Chairman of the SMU Mechanical Engineering Industrial Advisory Board, Chairman of the UTEP Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering Advisory Board, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering from UTEP.