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Burlington, MA, US

Developed satellite ground system architectures for several DoD satellite systems. Acted as Agile product owner for the Ullr satellite ground system. Conducted weekly reviews and prioritized product backlog to ensure development was kept on track.

Global, US

Process correspondence to and from sponsored children and their sponsors worldwide.

Provided financial related support to the IT Services Cost Account Managers including Service Operations Managers, project managers, business and finance, IT management, and external JRDC personnel. Support includes developing financial reports, presentations, metrics, analysis, and conducting detailed research consistent with the Earned Value Management.

Lead projects supporting the verification and validation (V&V) engineering team with long term planning, requirements and metrics with respect to V&V of Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Models and Simulations (M&S).

Served at the Missile Defense Integration & Operations Center (MDIOC) at Schriever AFB, providing technical oversight of the JNIC Research & Development Contractor (JRDC) as well as direct programmatic, administrative, and selective technical support to Government staff.

Provided support to US Strategic Command (formerly US Space Command) for developing missile defense concepts of operations (CONOPS), Intel support requirements, and analysis requirements.

US

• Provided project support to US Space Command for the defense of the US and US interests from aerospace attack.
• Developed capstone and operational requirements, concepts, and doctrine for Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD)
• Authored the Capstone Requirements Document for Ballistic Missile Defense, expanding the operational concept from single system defense of the US to multi-layered, global defense by an integrated family of systems.

Seneca Falls, NY, US

• Directed the development of the Concept of Operations for Cheyenne Mountain Operations Center Laser Clearinghouse (LCH), supporting all US Government-directed energy programs, including the Airborne Laser.
• Developed message set and methodology for communications between the LCH and all laser owner/operators.
• Conducted probability analysis for accidental lasing of orbiting satellites.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Developed policy for nuclear, missile, and explosives safety. Developed, coordinated and implemented explosives safety program for space launch systems and Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. Ensured AFSPC units.
• Performed risk assessment on missile launch facilities to determine vulnerabilities to missile system and nearby facilities, then initiated program action to correct deficiencies and reduce risk.
• Determined maximum safe power levels and minimum distance requirements to prevent Space-Based Infrared Radar System radar emissions from detonating ordnance.
• Led extensive effort to track down all explosive safety problem areas in Air Force Space Command. Organized and conducted a review board to determine best plan for corrective action.
• Authored first-ever explosives safety criteria developed specifically for large solid rocket motors. Recognized need for separate criteria due to unique characteristics.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Developed nuclear missile system design policy, analyzed designs, participated in engineering design reviews, performed nuclear safety design certifications, and provided technical advice to various agencies (including.
• Authored nuclear safety training plan -- used as basis for nuclear safety training at all missile units.
• Responsible for validation, verification, and accreditation (VV&A) of modifications to nuclear certified weapon systems.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Key liaison between Air Force, DoD, and civilian government agencies and commercial launch contractors. Developed and coordinated local policy for financial reimbursement, security, foreign national access, and.
• Developed initial program policies for commercial launch operations at Cape Canaveral AFS, FL. Eliminated much red tape and streamlined processes. Reduced access approval time for launch customers from weeks to hours.
• Developed a Letter-of-Credit system for guaranteeing reimbursement to the government for consumables used to support commercial launches. This was a win-win option that ensured the government was reimbursed in a timely.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

Developed safety design and evaluation criteria for ground-launched cruise missile (GLCM) systems. Supervised 40 people working in three branches. Resolved unusual weapon system technical problems.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

Reviewed project designs for compliance with nuclear hardness criteria. Provided program task management and financial oversight for Rivet MILE, a multi-million dollar program to refurbish Minuteman missile and launch control facilities. Reprogrammed tasks and funding as needed to achieve maximum program benefit.

Randolph AFB, TX, US

Resolved unusual Minuteman weapon system technical problems beyond the scope of normal technical data. Conducted engineering studies to improve weapon system reliability, maintainability, and effectiveness. Supervised 10 people in two branches.

Space Systems Operations Management, Missile And Space Systems Technology

Master’S Degree, Space Systems Operations Management

Bachelor’S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering