Alex Erdman

Supporting a startup 135 operator develop a flight department a launch operations.

Developed business plan for a new, career-oriented, flight school at Sacramento Mather Field to help address the global pilot shortage and build the next generation of professional aviators; Led negotiations with Sacramento County to implement changes to county requirements re: insurance and licensing that had historically blocked flight training operators from Mather Field; Launched operations in Jan 2024 with 2 aircraft, grew to 5 by Q1 2025

Perform pilot-in-command duties in CE-525 fleet to operate Part 91 and Part 135

Provide contract pilot services for corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals operating Citation 525 and 560XL series aircraft in domestic and international environments

Manage a flight department with 20+ pilots operating 10 aircraft across 3 fleet types; Ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and company policies (OpSpecs, GOM, etc.); Perform pilot-in-command duties in CE-525 and CE-560XL fleets to operate Part 91 and Part 135; Provide excellent customer service with great attention to detail for the needs of the client, their guests, as well as the aircraft and its owner

Launched operations in March 2018 with one aircraft, grew to 4 aircraft, 5 flight instructors and $800K+ revenue by end-of 2020; Maintained modern training curriculum that facilitates learning & promotes a safety culture; Provided professional in-aircraft and ground instruction; Ensured that aircraft are maintained in airworthy condition; Created and managed website and digital presence, marketing materials, social media marketing & outbound communications

Field Sales Engineer - Lenovo Account Team: Managed $60M+ contra-revenue fund to support 100+ projects focused on bringing new designs to market, exploring future technologies, and addressing competitive exposure; Defined strategy for "N+ Innovation Program" – a co-engineering collaboration to develop new technologies and platform components to be delivered 2-4 years out in the development pipeline; Fostered a strong technical working relationship between Intel and Lenovo. Platform Architect – Client Computing Group / Client Ecosystem Development: Delivered product marketing requirements and hardware/software architecture definition for PC peripherals & accessories business including "smart monitor"; Led engagement with third-party OEM/ODMs/IHVs to identify and evaluate opportunities to integrate external technologies or partner on co-development. Ecosystem Innovation Manager - Client Computing Group / Mobile Client Platforms: Delivered technology proof-of-concepts to address current competitive gaps and future end-user needs through collaboration with hardware and software partners and internal component teams; Defined requirements for long-term display leadership strategy and "winning spec" for gaming, creator and mobile workstation; Partnered with imaging team to close quality and experience gaps on user-facing cameras for platforms without integrated image signal processors by enabling a discrete solution. Segment Marketing Manager - Client Computing Group / Desktop and Workstation Platforms: Established new 'enthusiast' category to complement gaming and workstation categories; Developed and maintained usage/experience roadmap, silicon and platform architectural requirements, software enabling targets and competitive landscape analysis to ensure Intel differentiation; Grew strong relationships and partnerships with key ecosystem stakeholders; Viewed as trusted advisor and key partner by ISVs such as Adobe, Autodesk, Cyberlink, etc.