About Darrell

Darrell Gooden, PhD, has 25+ years of experience leading technology and innovation projects, process management, benefits realization and productivity improvements in the USA government and with NATO partner countries.

He is a leader of continuous performance improvement efforts and has worked in diverse organizations. He is an experienced team builder, trainer, and leader who tackles complex issues and delivers results; he skillfully spearheaded many information technology initiatives that dramatically increased productivity and efficiency.

What our Clients say about Us

Dr. Gooden brought rare cross-functional range of skills as our liaison for Engineering, Energy, Environment, and Utilities, navigating competing institutional priorities with skill and credibility.

Dr. Laurel Lary, Former Executive Director, VCOE

Ojai

Dr. Gooden's guidance and mentorship have meaningfully shaped how we approach our work and have allowed us to achieve maximum results with minimal staff.

Dexter Nunnery, Founder/Director of PROJECT50

Ojai

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He brings a rare combination of strategic depth and grounded execution, consistently enabling meaningful and measurable transformation.

Ferial Puren, CEO & Co-founder Living Cities Earth

London

Dr. Gooden brings clarity and structure to complex strategic planning and Lean Six Sigma efforts and navigates the organizational and cultural challenges that come with them.

Wes Holser, Managing Director, HZW Consulting Group, Former Federal and Commercial Engineering Executive                                                      

Camarillo