Brian Schmanske is a CIA veteran who advanced to the Senior Intelligence Service (SIS). During his time at CIA, he delivered space and ground technology solutions to operations counterparts, scaled AI-enabled capabilities, and partnered with non-traditional contractors and start-up firms to rapidly field new capabilities.

Brian previously served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Marine Corps, holding roles in air defense, systems acquisition, and intelligence, including work with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). Following government service, he founded Jupiter View Strategic Advisors LLC to help small companies successfully penetrate the defense and intelligence marketplace.

Brian holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, with honors, from the Pennsylvania State University and a D.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the George Washington University, where he conducted research on medical imaging and image quality. He also earned an MBA in Finance and Strategy Management from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating as a Palmer Scholar.