4800 Oak Grove Drive
M/S 198-219
Adriana is the Business Manager (BAM) for the Autonomous Systems Division (34).
JPL’s most complex, flight and research-intensive division, providing strategic direction and operational leadership for a $400M+ annual budget and a workforce of 600+ technical staff. Responsible for all business operations across finance, human resources, workforce strategy, facilities, procurement, data analytics, communications, and compliance.
- Drives strategic business agenda in partnership with Technical Leadership team.
- Lead a management team of 5 with 25+ direct and indirect reports.
- Direct enterprise-level financial strategy and forecasting.
- Leads enterprise data analytics efforts using Power BI, Anaplan, Workday, and Oracle.
- Oversee talent strategy, institutional safety, and facilities planning.
- Spearhead transformation initiatives to improve operational resilience.
Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminology from California University, Long Beach.
Masters of Business Administration with a Concentration in Leadership and Management from University of La Verne.
Business Administration Management Leadership Program from UCLA, Anderson School of Management.
Business Manager, Mobility and Robotics Systems Section , (2018-2023)
Business Manager, Flight Communications Systems 337, (2015-2018)
Business Manager, Communication Architectures and Research 332, (2008-2015)
Business Administrator, Communication Architectures and Research 332, (2007-2008)
Ebrainworks Consulting, LLC Managing Partner, (2002-2007)
Business Administrator, various sections in the Autonomous Systems Division 34, (1998- 2002)
Business Intern, Autonomous Systems Division (34) and Office of the Director, (1997-1998)