Collins Aerospace

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Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help to redefine the aerospace and defense industry. We dedicate our capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solving customers’ toughest challenges and meeting the demands of the global market. Learn more at collinsaerospace.com. We offer a number of aftermarket service offerings to help address the unique needs and goals of our customers, including: • Ascentia® analytics services: Our advanced data management and analytics services – including prognostics and health management (PHM). We gather, filter and analyze your

Collins systems data, then leverage it to help improve your airline operations. Learn more at collinsaerospace.com/Ascentia. • FlightSense® service program: Delivering intelligent, reliable and cost-effective full life-cycle support services, powered by the predictive, actionable data of Ascentia®. Flexible services range from transactional repairs to full asset management. Learn more at collinsaerospace.com/

FlightSense. • DispatchSM avionics service programs: Maximize the availability and reliability of your avionics with our configurable maintenance and asset management programs. Learn more at collinsaerospace.com/Dispatch. • Intertrade, a Collins Aerospace company for recertified parts: Competitively priced, recertified engine and airframe parts for purchase, exchange or lease through our world-class service.

Our extensive inventory covers multiple equipment manufacturers, aircraft platforms and Air

Transport Association chapters. Learn more at collinsaerospace.com/Intertrade.

Craig Bries, Vice President & General Manager, Avionics Service & Support

Craig Bries leads the Avionics Service & Support organization at Collins Aerospace. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring the Avionics organization delivers unparalleled service and support for airline, business aviation, and military customers around the world. Craig oversees Collins Avionics service operations, customer support, and service programs tailored to customers' unique requirements. Prior to this position, Craig served as senior director of commercial customer support for Rockwell Collins, and held other key positions at Rockwell Collins, including senior director of government services and director of service operations. Craig earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a minor in Economics from Coe College, as well a Master of Business Administration from St. Ambrose University.

Patrick McCarty, Senior Director, Integrated Digital Solutions

Peter Conrardy is the Senior Director of Integrated Digital Solutions for Collins Aerospace. In this role, he leads strategy and development for Collins’ connected digital solutions, including the digital MRO platform myMROLife and analytics services for prognostic health management, Ascentia®. Peter has over 11 years of experience in avionics, analytics and digital technology in the aerospace industry. He has held numerous roles including leading data science, software engineering, and product management teams focused on creating solutions in the areas of prognostic health management (PHM), airline operations optimization, and custom digital solutions. Peter has been awarded five US patents in avionics and flight management systems, and has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Marquette University as well as a M.S. in Systems Engineering from Michigan State University.