Company Management

Anjan Dutta-Gupta founded Advanced Solutions For Tomorrow in 1992 and has served as President of the company since then. Mr. Dutta-Gupta is actively involved in all aspects of the business and provides the strategic vision for the company. Under his leadership the company acquired AMTECH Corporation in 1996, and has been awarded contracts with large clients, including the United States Navy. Prior to starting his own company, Mr. Dutta-Gupta served as Chief Financial Officer and Administrator of a software-programming company where he served clients such as EDS, HUD, Anderson Consulting, HBO, Delta and many others. He also worked in American Express's International Banking Division for nine years. Mr. Dutta-Gupta received his undergraduate degree from the University of Calcutta and his MBA in Economics / Accounting from the Institute of Business Management.

Wayne King serves as the Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr King holds a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts. After graduating in June 1970, Mr King began his career with the Submarine Combat Systems Department at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, Rhode Island. His work assignments have involved every aspect of Combat Systems where he conducted and managed a full spectrum of Programs ranging from basic research and technology development, to advanced development, engineering development, systems acqusition, system certification, fleet delivery, operational deployment, in-service engineering. Along with his technical experience, Mr. King has held every management position in NUWC's Combat Systems Department, including Principal Investigator, Technical Manager, Project Manager, Branch Head, Division Head, Program Manager and Department Head.

Patrick Nagle serves as Senior Vice President, Contracts and Administration. He is responsible for the administrative and financial functions of the company, including management of accounting, contract administration and human resources. Mr. Nagle interfaces with ASFT's business development and operations functions to assure process continuity, and provides direct support to customers as needed. He joined the company in 1996, as the Director of Contracts Administration and was promoted to Sr. Vice President in 2001. Prior to joining ASFT, Mr. Nagle worked as a public accountant where he prepared financial statements and performed tax planning for clients. He then became the Controller for AMTECH Corporation from 1993 until its purchase by ASFT in 1996. Mr. Nagle has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding government contracts and working with government auditors. He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Rhode Island and his Master's degree in Accounting from Salve Regina University.

Philip Higgins serves as the Senior Vice President /Director of Government Services. Mr. Higgins holds a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Mathematics from Rhode Island College. After graduating, Mr. Higgins began his career as a teacher in the Scituate School System in Scituate RI. In addition to teaching Mr. Higgins served as Mathematics Department Head, Athletic Director, and coach of various sports. After fifteen years of teaching Mr. Higgins changed careers and took a position with the Weapons and Vehicles Department at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport, Rhode Island as a reliability engineer. His work assignments have involved many aspects of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV). After serving a tour at the Program Office, Mr. Higgins returned to NUWC where he conducted and managed a full spectrum of UUV/Mobile Target Programs ranging from basic research and technology development, to advanced development, engineering development, systems acquisition, fleet delivery, operational deployment, in-service engineering. Along with his technical experience, Mr. Higgins has held various management positions in NUWC's Weapons and Vehicles Department, including Principal Investigator, Technical Manager, Project Manager, Branch Head, Division Head, and Program Manager. When The Weapons and Vehicles Project Area Director's office was established, Mr. Higgins assumed the role of Customer Advocate for all UUV Programs.

Indrani Dutta-Gupta, Ph.D. serves as Executive Vice President. She is responsible for a diverse array of tasks including representing ASFT in the formal capacity of Public Relations. In addition, Dr. Dutta-Gupta assists in advising the human resources department to develop the company's policies and procedures. Prior to joining ASFT in 2000, she worked as a technical writer for British Aerospace Engineering and was an Assistant Professor of English at Kennesaw State University. While in her academic profession, Dr. Dutta-Gupta presented papers in the U.K., Australia and the United States. Prior to moving to the U.S. she was a teacher in India. Dr. Dutta-Gupta received her Masters degree from Jadaypur University in Calcutta, India and her Ph.D. in English from Georgia State University in Atlanta.

Dennis Craft serves as Vice President, Northeast Operations. Dennis is responsible for the Logistics Engineering, Configuration Management and Support Services Contract. He provides liaison with the Government points of contact and the Contracting Officers Representative. He is responsible for the coordination of resources, monitoring support services for quality, and attending technical and programmatic meetings. In addition, he is responsible for the management of the Middletown, Rhode Island and Cambridge, Massachusetts's offices. Mr. Craft has over 23 years of submarine-related work experience and 18 years of cumulative specialized experience in Engineering Management. He was the Program Manager and Senior Technical Representative of the Engineering and Technical Services and QE2 Task Manager at PURVIS Systems and the Lead Engineer supporting Operations and Maintenance for Raytheon Service Company. Dennis has an AS in Science from Roger Williams University and joined ASFT in 2000.

Chuck Sippel serves as Senior Program Manager, Government Systems. Chuck's primary responsibility is for the Navy Autonomous Systems and Technology Contract. He is also responsible for various contracts with other Navy and Air Force efforts as well as new business development of ASFT New England activities. Chuck provides liaison with the Government points of contact and the Contracting Officers Representative. He is responsible for the coordination of resources, monitoring support services for quality, and attending technical and programmatic meetings. Chuck has over 39 years experience in System Engineering, Systems Installation and Test & Evaluation for Navy Ship Systems. He has over 29 years management experience and extensive background with large companies as Director of New England Operations at American Systems Corporation and Senior Technical Director at Anteon providing operational management and business development of federal and commercial markets within Security and Telecommunications industries. Chuck also served 9 years in the US Navy Submarine Service. He has degrees in Business Management and Computer Science.