Book 01
Wings of Endurance
The Venerable B-52 Stratofortress.
An insider's tribute to the B-52 Stratofortress — the people, missions, and engineering that have kept this iconic bomber flying for generations.
Learn moreAlways learning. Always building. Always flying forward — helping leaders turn disruption into clarity.
A seasoned executive who bridges the gap between high-stakes technical innovation and rigorous board governance.
With a diverse career ranging from Section 16 officer at a public company to current Board Member for three non-profit organizations, Bob brings a rare combination of fiduciary discipline and entrepreneurial agility. He has a proven history of driving $2 billion+ in revenue, executing complex turnarounds, and optimizing operations to save millions.
As a former B-52 Pilot and instructor, he possesses a unique ability to maintain situational awareness and calm decision-making under extreme pressure — and applies that same discipline to advisory, governance, and technology leadership.
Bob Wilson is a "Full-Stack" Board Candidate. He offers proven governance experience (via his current non-profit board seats), financial rigor (public company background), and technical vision (CTO/Innovation). He is uniquely positioned to guide organizations through the complexities of the AI revolution while maintaining the operational discipline and ethical standards required of a public servant.
From the cockpit of the B-52 to raising a faithful dog to leading teams under pressure — stories and lessons drawn from a life spent flying, building, and leading.
The Venerable B-52 Stratofortress.
An insider's tribute to the B-52 Stratofortress — the people, missions, and engineering that have kept this iconic bomber flying for generations.
Learn morePuppyhood to Lifelong Friend.
A practical, heartfelt guide to raising a confident, well-bonded dog — from the first weeks at home through the rewarding years that follow.
Learn moreLeadership Lessons from the Cockpit to the Boardroom.
Hard-won leadership principles drawn from decades flying B-52s and leading technology organizations — how to adapt under pressure, lead with clarity, and build teams that win.
Learn moreProvided technical leadership and architecture for converged infrastructure that scaled a new company from launch to multi-billion-dollar revenue.
Led the global go-to-market for the flagship converged systems product; channel partners grew to 40% of route-to-market, generating $1B+ in fiscal-year sales.
Built a new global channel program at Xiotech in the first 90 days, growing channel revenue from $8M to $43M.
Consolidated five K-12 data centers into one high-availability facility supporting 11 million students and 1,500 remote developers.
Closed Cloverleaf's first sale and its global reseller agreement with Apple Computer — and $100M of new pipeline in six months.
Speaking on leadership, disruption, and the human side of technology; mentoring the next generation of innovators through CyberPatriot and StellarXplorers.
Open to advisory, speaking, and CTO-level engagements. Send a note below — or grab my résumé and reach out directly.