2020 Engineering Leader Under 40: Brandon Purificacion, 31
Deputy Program Manager and ILS Project Manager
General Dynamics Mission Systems
San Jose, Calif.
BS Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Southern California
MS Engineering Management, Johns Hopkins University

Brandon is currently working dual roles at GDMS as a Deputy Program Manager and an Integrated Logistics Support Project Manager. Over the past 10 years, he has worked for three of the top six defense contracting companies in the world. Brandon’s efforts for workplace efficiency were acknowledged by Northrop Grumman Mission Systems as he was presented with the Honor Roll of Inventors Award for automating and improving the company’s timecard processing and reporting. This process enhancement provides accurate time recording that helps the company with future proposal bids and correct billing to the U.S. Navy.

Fun fact: Brandon enjoys the physical challenge of obstacle course races, such as Tough Mudder and Spartan Races.

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