MAJ Brian Laborde, Mr. Stephen McCarty, and MAJ Ryan Capelli
Campaign Analysis Support to Active Operations (Security Assistance Group-Ukraine) – Center for Army Analysis
MAJ Brian Laborde serves as an Operations Researcher/Systems Analyst (ORSA) in the Campaign Analysis Division at the Center for Army Analysis. Prior to becoming an ORSA, Brian served as a Field Artillery Officer. His assignments include Chief of Assessments and Analytics for Security Assistance Group – Ukraine, Fires Analyst at the Fires Center of Excellence Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate, Commander of Headquarters Detachment, Fires Center of Excellence, Commander of Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Field Artillery Regiment, 428th Field Artillery Brigade, Gunnery Instructor for the Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, Assistant S-3 in 2nd Battalion, 20th Field Artillery, and Platoon Leader and Executive Officer in Charlie Battery, 2nd Battalion, 20th Field Artillery. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Louisiana State University, a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from the Naval Postgraduate School, and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Webster University.
Mr. Stephen McCarty is the Chief, Modeling and Simulation Branch, N81C, United States Navy. Previously he was the Senior Analyst, Campaign Analysis Division , Center for Army Analysis. Stephen has a Master of Strategic Studies degree from the Army War College and a Master of Engineering in Operations Research/Systems Analysis from Old Dominion University.
MAJ Ryan Capelli serves as an Operations Researcher/Systems Analyst (ORSA) in the Campaign Analysis Division at the Center for Army Analysis. He is currently deployed in support of Security Assistance Group – Ukraine as the Chief of Assessments and Analytics. Prior to becoming an ORSA, Ryan served as an Engineer Officer. His assignments include Observer, Coach, and Trainer at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), Commander of Bravo Company, 82nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Executive Officer of 526th Engineer Company (Horizontal Construction), 92nd Engineer Battalion, and Platoon Leader in 530th Engineer Company (Clearance), 92nd Engineer Battalion. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Auburn University, a Master of Science in Operations Research from Florida Institute of Technology, and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
CW3 Stephen Andre and Mr. Paul Falkenberg
Entity Geolocation Refiner and Enrichment Tool – United States Army Intelligence and Security Command
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Stephen Andre is a Senior Signals Intelligence Technician Data Scientist at the United States Army Intelligence and Security Command, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. CW3 Andre has served at multiple echelons within the Army while deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan a total of five times during his 21-year career. His path to becoming an Army Data Scientist came through completion of the Army Advanced Civil Schooling program at George Mason University where he earned a Master of Data Analytics Engineering in 2020. CW3 Andre’s primary focus and contribution to the Army Intelligence Mission through Data Science applications is automating manual processes, so Intelligence Analysts have more time to Analyze.

Paul Falkenberg is the lead Civilian Data Scientist at the United States Army Intelligence and Security Command, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. With a background in Biology and Computer Science, Paul brings a unique blend of expertise to his role. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with a specialization in Developmental Genetics from Stony Brook University, followed by a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from the New York Institute of Technology.
In his current capacity, Paul leverages his critical thinking and programming skills to spearhead data science initiatives that bolster intelligence operations. By automating manual processes, Paul ensures that Intelligence Analysts can devote more time to strategic analysis, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of intelligence gathering and interpretation. Paul is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of data science within the Army, helping to streamline operations and strengthen our nation’s defense capabilities against evolving threats.
Maj Andrew Langland, Mr. Tony Dronkers, Lt Col Eric Hastings, Mr. Kent Sullivan, Dr. Demetra Protogyrou, Ms. Susannah Aronson, Ms. Madeleine Thompson
Generating Sorties Under Attack: A Mixed-Methods Approach to Analyzing Sortie Production Operations in a Contested Environment – SAF/SA
Major Andrew Langland is an aerospace engineer in the US Air Force. He received his undergraduate engineering degree and ROTC commission at the Missouri University of Science and Technology and later a master's degree in Operations Research at the Air Force Institute of Technology. He has experience in aircraft sustainment, aircraft battle damage repair, fighter operational test, and modeling & simulation development. During his recent assignment to Air Force Secretariat, Studies and Analysis (SAF/SA) he led the development of the Airfield Damage-Assessment and Resiliency Model (AD-ARM), a high fidelity simulation model to study sortie production in contested environments. He used this model for the Generating Sorties Under Attack study series which has gained substantial notoriety among Air Force senior leaders, to include SECAF, for its novel insights and impact on planning decisions.
Mr. Ryan Foullon, LTC Travis Cox, Mr. Maxwell Greer, Ms. Sara Krondak, Mr. Alexander VanHoudt, Mr. Matthew Harder, Mr. Zachariah LaRue, MAJ Christopher Brown, Mr. David Velez, and Capt Rachel Lo
The Integrated Air and Missile Defense Mix Study – TRAC