Justin Cloud
Executive Director and Founder
The Cloud Family Foundation
Chief Engineer
L3Harris Technologies
Phone:
(407) 283-7873
Email:
Address:
PO Box 781223
Orlando, FL 32828
A Bit About Me
Justin Cloud is a seasoned Chief Engineer with over two decades of expertise at L3Harris Technologies and Lockheed Martin. His career journey includes roles as an Engineering Project Manager, Deputy General Manager, and Director of Strategy and Technology. In 2019, Justin founded The Cloud Family Foundation, where he currently serves as the Executive Director. This STEM-focused Non-Profit aims to support students in underrepresented communities through grants and scholarships, and in 2023 launched the Level-Up Brother program targeting the development of 11th and 12th grade young men.
A distinguished alumnus, Justin holds a BS in Computer Science from North Carolina A&T State University ('01) and an MS in Systems Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University ('06). Actively engaged in academia, he serves on advisory boards for the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) departments at NC A&T and JHU's Engineering for Professionals. Additionally, he contributes to the Florida FIRST Robotics Education Foundation Advisory Board and the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Justin takes pride in his affiliation with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Recognized as a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) champion, he has earned prestigious awards such as Lockheed Martin's Corporate Diversity Outreach Award and The Diversity Difference Award.
Beyond his professional achievements, Justin has been featured in the Florida Today newspaper, and is a sought-after guest speaker and panelist for various professional and educational organizations nationwide.
Speaking Engagements
Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA)
Blacks in Technology (BITCON)
Win in STEM Podcast - Guest
2023 Knight Tech Expo - Moderator
Central Florida STEM Alliance Keynote Address
The Internship Show (Podcast) - Guest
Mindset Matters Challenge - Guest
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
University Speaker and Panelist
Experiences
October 2023 - Present
July 2022 - October 2023
November 2019 - Present
July 2021 - July 2022
November 2018 - July 2021
June 2001 - November 2018
Chief Engineer - L3Harris Technologies
Sr. Project Engineer - L3Harris Technologies
Executive Director - The Cloud Family Foundation
Deputy General Manager - L3Harris Technologies
Director of Project Engineering - L3Harris Technologies
Various Engineering Roles - Lockheed Martin