RADM David H. Lewis, USN,
Commander, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command will be a panelist at WEST 2015 on Wednesday, February 11, 2015.
The U.S. Navy has tapped Rear Adm. David Lewis to be the next commander of Spawar.
The San Diego-based command buys information technology equipment and
services — it is more formally known as the Space and Naval Warfare
Systems Command.
Lewis currently serves as program executive officer for ships at the
Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., where he is responsible for
surface ship projects, including logistics support ships. The University
of Nebraska graduate received his master 's degree in computer science
from the Naval Postgraduate School. Read more....
About WEST
WEST is the premier Sea Services event focused on operations &
strategy in the Asia-Pacific region - showcasing emerging systems,
platforms, technologies and networks that will impact all areas of
current and future Sea Service operations. Senior leaders will address
the theme “Strategy, Budget and Resources Mismatch: Do We Pay More or
Promise Less?” Many related technical sessions are eligible for
continuing education units (CEUs) and training credits. Industry will
showcase and discuss emerging technologies and equipment that will
impact all areas of future Sea Service operations. Now in its 25th year,
WEST 2015 is co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval
Institute, both non-profit, non-lobbying membership associations. More about WEST...
VADM William H. Hilarides, USN, Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command will be a panelist at WEST 2015.
Vice Adm. Hilarides became the 43rd Commander of Naval
Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), June 7, 2013. As NAVSEA commander, he
oversees a global workforce of more than 56,000 military and civilian
personnel responsible for the development, delivery and maintenance of
the Navy’s ships, submarines, and systems.
Raised in Chicago, Hilarides graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in
1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics. After graduation, he
served as master of the Naval Academy Sailing Squadron sloop Avenger, competing in numerous offshore racing events. Read more....
About WEST
WEST is the premier Sea Services event focused on operations &
strategy in the Asia-Pacific region - showcasing emerging systems,
platforms, technologies and networks that will impact all areas of
current and future Sea Service operations. Senior leaders will address
the theme “Strategy, Budget and Resources Mismatch: Do We Pay More or
Promise Less?” Many related technical sessions are eligible for
continuing education units (CEUs) and training credits. Industry will
showcase and discuss emerging technologies and equipment that will
impact all areas of future Sea Service operations. Now in its 25th year,
WEST 2015 is co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval
Institute, both non-profit, non-lobbying membership associations. More about WEST...