Presenter

Adam Lary is a distinguished graduate of the United States Military Academy in 2010 with a B.S. in Engineering Psychology. His subsequent military career spanned 10 years in the U.S. Army as an Infantry officer, including multiple combat deployments in various leadership roles, until he transitioned out of the military in 2020. He went on to earn his M.S. degree in Human Factors from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and now leads a team of Human Factors Engineers at Garmin International specializing in designing advanced aircraft avionics. His team spearheads human factors research initiatives focused on optimizing avionics usability and ensuring compliance with human factors regulations. Adam's blend of military leadership and human factors expertise brings a unique perspective to operationalizing human factors research and advancing aviation safety through human-centered design principles and practices.