ABOUT SCI

Peter Cianfaglione is Vice President of Operations at SCI Technology, Inc., a Sanmina Company, in Huntsville, Alabama. Peter is responsible for SCI’s manufacturing operations to include production, manufacturing, quality engineering, and supply chain.

Born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, Peter completed an Electrical Engineering degree at the University of Ottawa in the Regular Officer Training Program (the Canadian equivalent to ROTC). During and upon completion of his degree, he served in the Canadian Army as a Combat Engineer and Infantry Officer (including service with the Commando in the Canadian Airborne Regiment). He also holds a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering and is currently working towards a PhD in Engineering.

Peter, who joined SCI in 2020, is a graduate of the Canadian Army Command and Staff Course, New Zealand Grade 2 Staff Course and Canadian Joint Command and Staff Programme. He and his wife of 25 years have seven children, two of which are presently serving in the U.S. military.

Robert Cox is the Senior Director of Life Cycle Services for SCI Technology, Inc., a Sanmina Company, in Huntsville, Alabama.

Rob’s background includes 20+ years’ experience in the Commercial and Government Technology Acquisition sectors with concentrations in Program Management, Business Growth, and Customer Service.  He has led and shaped technology solutions for global new product development programs supporting major Defense and Aerospace platforms with scope totaling over $600 million.

Before joining SCI, Rob served as in Abaco Systems, Inc., in addition to leading the Southeastern U.S. and Latin America Regional Sales Team, producing new sales and a customer base valued in excess of $200 million.

Rob served as an Operations Chief in the U.S. Army Product Directorate for Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (PD TMDE) and held various positions of increased leadership responsibility as a U.S. Army Officer, including combat service in OIFII with the 18th Airborne Corps.

Rob holds a BS Degree in Commerce and Business Administration from The University of Alabama, and an MBA Degree from Columbia College.

Andrea Hill is Senior Division Controller for SCI Technology, Inc., a Sanmina company, in Huntsville, Alabama.

Alan Hislop is Senior Director, Global Account Manager-Raytheon at SCI Technology, Inc., a Sanmina company, in Huntsville, Alabama.

Alan brings more than 20 years of experience in the Integrated Manufacturing industry. During this period, Mr. Hislop has held positions at PIVC, LLC, STMicroelectronics and Sanmina-SCI.

Alan served on active duty with the U.S. Army, with the U.S. Army Reserves in New York and with the Alabama National Guard in Huntsville.  Alan graduated from the US Army Officer Infantry School in Fort Benning, GA.

Mr. Hislop holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree from University of Alabama Huntsville, and an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences from Clinton Community College.

Max Klein is the Chief Technology Officer for SCI Technology, Inc. (SCI), a Sanmina company, in Huntsville, Alabama.

Dr. Klein is responsible for developing company-wide technology and product roadmaps, and leads the Technology segment for rapidly maturing new technologies into commercial product offerings. Prior to joining SCI, Dr. Klein worked in the Technology Development practice at Exponent in Phoenix, AZ. He was responsible for the creation of RF and electromagnetic test and development capabilities. Dr. Klein led a US Army-funded research and development program resulting in a new ultra wideband electronically steerable ground penetrating radar system for real-time IED detection.

Dr. Klein received his Bachelor of Science in Computer and Systems Engineering and Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He earned his Master of Science and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, where he was a member of the Space, Telecommunications, and Radioscience Laboratory. He is married and has two sons.

Mr. Kloote is Vice President of Contracts for SCI Technology, Inc. (SCI), a Sanmina company, in Huntsville, AL.

Bob is responsible for leading the Contracts Management organization within SCI, which includes review/approval of terms and conditions, contract interpretation, resolution of disputes, customer relations, negotiations, professional development, and the support of existing, new and follow-on business. Bob brings almost 40 years of experience in the defense and aerospace business. Prior to his business experience, Bob served four years as an active-duty officer in the US Army stationed in West Germany.

Mr. Kloote has a MBA degree and a MS degree in Contracts and Acquisition Management from Florida Tech, and a BS degree in Mathematics from Eastern Michigan University. He has earned CPCM, CPM. and CM certifications and instructed graduate level courses as an adjunct professor in procurement, program management and contracts management.

Michelle Ross is the Senior Human Resources Manager for SCI Technology, Inc., a Sanmina company, in Huntsville, Alabama.

Mr. Sedgwick is Vice President of Defense and Aerospace Products for SCI Technology, Inc. (SCI), a Sanmina company, in Huntsville, Alabama. Mike is responsible for oversight of SCI’s Aircraft and Tactical product organizations including the FireComm®, TOCNET® and AeroGuard® product lines. Mike also works with the Products Management and Engineering teams to ensure focused IR&D investment into innovative, functional and affordable future SCI products.

Mike currently serves in the U.S. Army Reserves as a Military Intelligence Officer and previously served as Battalion Intelligence Officer with 10^th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and as an Infantry Company Executive Officer with the 82^nd Airborne Division. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Brigham Young University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.

Steve Young is the Vice President of Product Management for SCI Technology, Inc., a Sanmina company, in Huntsville, Alabama.

Steve has more than 30 years of experience researching and developing mission-critical electrical products and systems. Products from Steve’s teams have won Red Dot, CES Innovation, and IDSA awards for design excellence. Steve has experience working in matrix environments and collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain operations. He has worked with design centers all over the world and has executed product plans with both in-source and outsource engineering teams and supply chains.

Steve is an aviation enthusiast and volunteers his time fundraising for Warbird restorations.