Jake Peery, PMP

Consultant

Provide project leadership, operational strategy, and ecosystem support for organizations in aerospace, defense-adjacent technology, and early-stage innovation. Support founders and technical teams with project planning, workflow optimization, and stakeholder alignment. Advise on opportunities for startups to align capabilities with NASA challenges and contractor needs. Build relationships across the Houston aerospace ecosystem through AIAA Houston and community engagement. Apply PMP methodologies to improve execution, reporting, and cross-functional coordination.

Co-Founder & Director of Operations

Co-founded and bootstrapped Mammen & Peery LLC (now Mammen & Peery Technologies, Inc. DBA: Mammen & Peery Corp) in March 2019, overseeing its evolution from a custom automotive design firm to a diversified industrial design and engineering company. Successfully managed the financial growth and operational scaling of multiple subsidiary businesses under the LLC, strategically leveraging internal resources to maximize efficiency across various industries. Led efforts in business development, contract negotiations, and fundraising, securing over $1M in revenue through high-value custom builds and expanding into the US defense sector. Spearheaded the creation of three prototyped defense products, including Prometheus, an AI-integrated IoT security and surveillance system, positioning the company within the Capital Factory portfolio in Austin, TX. Navigated complex investment processes, reaching a pledged seed funding goal of $1.5M while adapting to shifting economic and geopolitical conditions. More information on the products can be found below and in the Mammen & Peery Portfolio.

Agnostic approach to computer vision with agnostic IoT integration that includes both hardware and software as a service.

Lithium-Ion energy system with 0% chance of thermal meltdown that could partially be destroyed while maintaining normal functionality and is over 10x more efficient than its competitors.

Small dog-sized quadruped robot created to be affordable enough to be disposable.

Founder & Operations Manager

Founded and bootstrapped Pellets and Patience BBQ in October 2018, establishing a successful barbecue catering business specializing in responsibly raised pigs and signature pulled pork sandwiches. Oversaw all aspects of business development, from branding and promotional strategies to market positioning and sales growth. Managed menu creation, supply chain logistics, and vendor relationships to ensure high-quality offerings and efficient operations. Solely responsible for client acquisition, contract negotiations, and retention, building a loyal customer base through exceptional service and product excellence. Successfully navigated the challenges of the catering industry, driving sustainable growth while maintaining a commitment to quality and responsible sourcing.

Sales Representative & Brewery Production Assistant

Sales Representative from October 2017 to October 2018. Responsible for all on-premise sales (bars and restaurants) from the north side of sixth street up through Taylor, TX, including Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto, Cedar Park, and Lakeway, TX. Responsible for meeting sales goals, projecting future growth, client acquisition and retention. Coordinated bi-monthly supporting events with clients.

Brewery Production Assistant from January 2015 to October 2017. Titles included Cellarman, Assistant Brewer, Packaging Specialist. Took care of everything post-brewing of beer. Fermentation, filtration, packaging, kegging, etc. Assisted in brewing of core beers. Created, brewed, and cellared recipes for new small batch releases from start to finish.

St. Edward's University

Elmhurst University