Summary
Paul Willoughby is a seasoned Software Engineering Manager with over three decades of experience delivering mission-critical systems for the US Navy and Air Force, specializing in mission planning, decision support, and C4ISR. Based in Leonardtown, MD, he has led and supervised development teams at Northrop Grumman, driving ground-segment and mission planning capabilities for platforms like the MQ-4C Triton and P-8A Poseidon. He combines deep technical know-how—backed by an MS in Computer Science and a BA in Mathematics—with extensive project management and instructional experience. Known for translating complex operational requirements into reliable, deployable software, he excels at bridging engineering execution and mission needs. An educator as well as a manager, he continues to mentor developers while maintaining hands-on influence over large defense programs.
13 years of coding experience
BA, Mathematics, BA, Mathematics at St. Mary's College of Maryland
MS, Computer Science, MS, Computer Science at Florida Institute of Technology