Professor Dado joined the faculty as an Adjunct Professor in the summer of 2024. He brings extensive experience from the aerospace industry, where he has held strategic roles in supply chain and procurement management. Before his work in aerospace, Professor Dado gained valuable experience in sales, contributing to his well-rounded expertise in both operational and communication functions. While goal execution and proper business administration represent aspects that he values, mentoring and coaching others, especially those receptive and seeking, define the mission he would like to convey as a 2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç faculty member.
In addition to being a Procurement leader at one of the world’s largest Aerospace organizations, Firas’ most prideful role is that of being a father to his 4 children; Alexandra, Gerard, Jacob, and Adam. He also enjoys exploring various cuisines, cooking, and traveling with his wife, Shannel.
Education
- M.A., Organizational Leadership, 2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç
- B.A., International Business Management, San Diego State University
Courses Taught
- Administrative Communication - BBU 3013
Experience in Field
- Collins Aerospace, Senior Manager - Distributed Products, Jul 2024 - Present
- Collins Aerospace, Procurement Manager, May 2022 - Jul 2024
- Raytheon Technologies , Supply Chain Program Manager, Sep 2020 - May 2022
- UTC Aerospace Systems, Senior Buyer, Jun 2017 - Sep 2020
- General Dynamics NASSCO, Senior Buyer, Jul 2014 - Jun 2017
- Cox Communications, Solutions Specialist, Jun 2011 - May 2014
- Bridgepoint Education, Student Recruitment/Admissions, Aug 2010 - Apr 2011
- Sherwin-Williams Automotive, General Branch Manager, May 2009 - Aug 2010
- San Diego World Trade Center, Executive Development/Corporate Services Intern, Jul 2008 - Nov 2008