Background
Fernandez, Fernando Lawrence was born on December 31, 1938 in New York City. Son of Fernando and Luz Esther (Fortuno) Fernandez.
aeronautical engineer research company executive
Fernandez, Fernando Lawrence was born on December 31, 1938 in New York City. Son of Fernando and Luz Esther (Fortuno) Fernandez.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Stevens Institute Technology, 1960; Master of Science in Applied Mechanics, Stevens Institute Technology, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy in Aeronautics, California Institute Technology, 1969.
Engineer, Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, Sunnyvale, California, 1961-1963; division manager, The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, California, 1963-1972; program manager, R & D Associations, Santa Monica, California, 1972-1975; vice president, Physical Dynamics, Inc., San Diego, 1975-1976; president, Arete Associations, San Diego, 1976-1993; president, AETC Inc., San Diego, 1994-1998; director, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Virginia, since 1998. Member Chief Naval Operations Executive Panel, Washington, since 1983.
Married Carmen Dorothy Mays, Aug.26, 1962. Children: Lisa Marie, Christopher John.