Group W
Michael K. Walker is a Wargame Developer at Group W since July 2021, previously serving as a Graphics Software Engineer at QinetiQ US from January 2020 to June 2021. Michael's experience includes roles as a Resident Assistant at Champlain College, where event planning and community engagement for over 150 residents were key responsibilities, alongside extensive training in communication and conflict management. As a Digital Solutions Summer Game Intern at Booz Allen Hamilton in 2017, Michael led front-end development for a facial recognition application, while also mentoring interns. In a prior internship at Booz Allen Hamilton in 2016, Michael contributed to the development of a workplace communication mobile application through documentation and presentations. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Game Design from Champlain College, earned in 2018.
Group W
Group W is an analysis, modeling and research company partnered with senior leaders in the U.S. government, the international community and industry. As decision-makers, these people face tough problems. They need to understand complex issues and consider alternative approaches to find workable, effective solutions. The results will have real impact on policies and actions. Group W is designed expressly to help these people find the right answer to their particular problem. The right answer is analytically sound, not a pre-ordained conclusion or the product of an opaque process. The right answer is defensible and able to withstand intense and informed scrutiny. The right answer is actionable, enabling meaningful progress towards a defined goal.