Julie Zakari

With more than 25 years’ experience in government contracting, contracts performance and financial modeling & reporting, Julie has served various companies in the aerospace and defense industry. She has an exceptional background in Earned Value Management; programs finance and expertise in Enterprise Resource Planning and SAP Financial Systems.

Prior to joining University of Arizona Space Institute (UASI), Julie has worked for Wells Fargo, Raytheon Missile Systems, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), BE Aerospace (then United Technology and now Raytheon Technology), Universal Avionics (now Elbit Systems company)

She holds a master’s degrees in accounting; a dual MBA in Global Business and Finance and she is a certified Six Sigma Specialist.