AFCEA/USNI WEST 2026

Bradley Zogopoulos
Deputy Director of Combatant Command Programs
BigBear.ai


Bradley Zogopoulos is a U.S. Navy veteran and defense technology leader with more than 15 years of experience in electronic warfare, intelligence analysis, and AI-enabled mission systems. He began his career as a Cryptologic Technician Technical aboard the forward-deployed USS Mustin (DDG-89) in Yokosuka, Japan, where he served as Electronic Warfare Supervisor supporting freedom of navigation operations and ISR patrols across the Indo-Pacific. Following his service, Bradley advanced red forces SIGINT analysis at the Office of Naval Intelligence and later supported the Defense Intelligence Agency’s GALE program, driving adoption of critical intelligence platforms across the DoD and Intelligence Community. Today, Bradley is the Deputy Director of Combatant Command Programs at BigBear.ai, where he leads the development and deployment of advanced AI/ML solutions for the Department of Defense. His work includes orchestrating multi-INT platforms, enabling computer vision and predictive analytics at the edge, and delivering maritime domain awareness capabilities tailored for contested environments. Bradley brings a unique perspective shaped by both operational experience in the INDOPACOM theater and hands-on leadership in applying AI/ML to accelerate decision advantage for U.S. and allied forces.

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