Joseph Kosteczko, PMP
Director of Operations
757 638 6318 | jkostecz@odu.edu
RESEARCH FIELD OF EXPERTISE & RESEARCH INTERESTS
Curriculum Development, Workforce Development and Research in Industry 4.0/Digital Shipbuilding to Upscale and Improve the Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Industry
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Joe Kosteczko is a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and also holds a M.S. in Operations and Project Management. He also has a Project Management Professional Certification. He has over 20 years of broad experience in the maritime industry to include qualified U.S. Navy Surface Officer, Licensed Merchant Mariner, vessel management, stevedore superintendent, sea-going operations on 6 different Navy and commercial vessels , maritime operations and training, and over 10-years of experience in the shipbuilding and ship repair industry. With this experience, he brings an unique perspective on developing the next generation workforce for shipbuilding, ship repair, and the maritime industry.
EDUCATION
M.S. in Operations and Project Management, 2015
Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH
B.S. in Marine Transportation, 1998
US Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OERI Director of Operations
Suffolk, VA
2023 - Present
VMASC, Assistant Director of Virginia Digital Shipbuilding Program
Suffolk, VA
2018 - 2023
Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc, Contract and Project Manager
Norfolk, VA
2017 - 2018
Epsilon Systems Solutions Inc, Programs Manager, Program Management Office (PMO) Lead
Portsmouth, VA
2014 - 2017
Alpha Solutions Corporation, Senior Management and Training Consultant
Virginia Beach, VA
2009 - 2013
DIGITAL SHIPBUILDING PROGRAM
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BROOKS CROSSING INNOVATION LAB
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS
2020 ASEE Conference Paper
CV/RESUME
Joe Kosteczko
HRBRC Director of Operations
757 638 6318 | jkostecz@odu.edu
RESEARCH FIELD OF EXPERTISE & RESEARCH INTERESTS
Curriculum Development, Workforce Development and Research in Industry 4.0/Digital Shipbuilding to Upscale and Improve the Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Industry
SHORT BIOGRAPHY
Joe Kosteczko is a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and also holds a M.S. in Operations and Project Management. He has over 20 years of broad experience in the maritime industry to include qualified U.S. Navy Surface Officer, Licensed Merchant Mariner, vessel management, stevedore superintendent, sea-going operations on 6 different Navy and commercial vessels , maritime operations and training, and over 10-years of experience in the shipbuilding and ship repair industry. With this experience, he brings an unique perspective on developing the next generation workforce for shipbuilding, ship repair, and the maritime industry.
EDUCATION
M.S. in Operations and Project Management, 2015
Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH
B.S. in Marine Transportation, 1998
US Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VMASC, Program Manager of Virginia Digital Shipbuilding Program
Suffolk, VA
2018 - Present
Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc, Contract and Project Manager
Norfolk, VA
2017 - 2018
Epsilon Systems Solutions Inc, Programs Manager, Program Management Office (PMO) Lead
Portsmouth, VA
2014 - 2017
Alpha Solutions Corporation, Senior Management and Training Consultant
Virginia Beach, VA
2009 - 2013
DIGITAL SHIPBUILDING PROGRAM
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BROOKS CROSSING INNOVATION LAB
SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS
2020 ASEE Conference Paper
CV/RESUME