Strategic Engineering Solutions
Yardley Gates is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in systems engineering, program management, and wellness coaching. Currently serving as a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) at Strategic Engineering Solutions since May 2023, Yardley Gates previously held key positions at On Demand Pharmaceuticals Inc, including Director of Program Management and Senior Project Coordinator. Experience in the wellness sector includes roles as a Yoga Instructor at Nectar Yoga Studios and various positions at Orangetheory Fitness, culminating in Head Trainer. Earlier career phases included roles as an Associate and Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, where tenure extended from July 2011 to November 2020, alongside an internship at the same company in 2010. Yardley Gates holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara, earned between 2008 and 2011.
Strategic Engineering Solutions
SES provides innovative and practical solutions to cutting-edge research and development efforts in the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Projects include advancements in systems development, cyber security, data analytics, technology transition, and international prize competitions. SES subject matter experts, financial analysts, project managers and executive pros work side-by-side with clients to achieve results that fundamentally change the world. As evidence of the caliber of the SES team, four DARPA SETAs of the Year call SES home. Recognized by Washington Business Journal as one of the best places to work in the DC metro area.