Adrian Perez is an engineering professional working in areas such project management, conceptual development, business development, systems architecture, systems integration and test for Raytheon Technologies, a Fortune Global 500 company.  He is responsible for a multi-million dollar project budget across teams in multiple states, responsible for project and mission execution aligned to cost and schedule. In addition to being an engineering professional, Adrian is a nationally recognized harpist focusing on the pedagogical study, preservation, and development of the Mexican folk harp traditions. He has established himself as a leading practitioner of Mexican Folk Harp by performing at prestigious cultural music events, with leading groups spanning from The Americas to France, making a significant impact on young students learning the art form all over the United States and Mexico. In addition to his educational and professional commitments, Adrian also serves as a board member for the Tucson International Mariachi Conference (TIMC), Tigua Community Development Corporation (TCDC) and as a corporate liaison/mentor for the Hispanic Serving Institute (HSI) partnership between Raytheon Technologies and the University of Arizona.