Paul Baker serves as Chief Operating Officer of Kopin Government and Industrial and Strategic Business Officer at Kopin Corporation, a leader in microdisplay and photonic solutions for defense, industrial, and consumer applications. With over 25 years of experience in the technology and defense sectors, Baker has built a distinguished career driving operational excellence and strategic growth. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and an MBA from Boston University, credentials that have underpinned his expertise in high-tech manufacturing and program management. Prior to joining Kopin in 2018, Baker held senior leadership roles at prominent defense contractors, including Vice President of Operations at BAE Systems and Director of Advanced Programs at Raytheon Technologies. His achievements include spearheading the development of next-generation electro-optical systems that secured over $500 million in U.S. Department of Defense contracts and optimizing supply chains to reduce production costs by 30% across multiple programs. These accomplishments earned him recognition as a top innovator in defense electronics by Aviation Week. In his current roles at Kopin, Baker oversees all operational aspects of the Government and Industrial business unit, managing a portfolio of critical programs for military head-mounted displays and ruggedized computing solutions. As Strategic Business Officer, he shapes corporate initiatives to expand market share in AR/VR and edge computing, fostering partnerships with key OEMs and government agencies. Under his leadership, Kopin's government revenue has grown by more than 40% year-over-year, positioning the company for sustained leadership in strategic defense technologies.