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Currently working with Private Industry on various USG satellite programs and Spectrum/Frequency contracts (5G). Was instrumental in providing Subject Matter Expertise leading to recent contract awards over $300 M. Accepting offers as guest lecturer on remote sensing, oceanography, meteorology, and satellite programs and operations. Previously provided Systems Engineering/Requirements/Operations support directly to the NASA and NOAA multi-billion dollar Joint Polar Satellite System Program… Show more Currently working with Private Industry on various USG satellite programs and Spectrum/Frequency contracts (5G). Was instrumental in providing Subject Matter Expertise leading to recent contract awards over $300 M. Accepting offers as guest lecturer on remote sensing, oceanography, meteorology, and satellite programs and operations. Previously provided Systems Engineering/Requirements/Operations support directly to the NASA and NOAA multi-billion dollar Joint Polar Satellite System Program Office at Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland, the various USAF and other DoD elements.We specialize in customized Aerospace and Remote Sensing Consulting Services to Private Industry, Government Agencies, the Intelligence Community, and Academia.Our expertise covers over 40 years of Remote Sensing Applications, Systems Engineering, and the Development through Operations of Remote Sensing Satellites and Instrumentation, Antennas, Ground Systems, Communications and RF Spectrum and Frequency Management.Our services include: Requirements Definition, System Engineering, Spectrum/Frequency Analysis, Business Development, Capture Management, Technical Writing, Proposal Preparation, RFP Evaluation, and Contract Negotiations.Previous and Current Satellite System Experience has included: JPSS, NOAA POES, NOAA GOES, DMSP, EOS, METOP, Nimbus-7, SeaSat, Landsat/ERTS, Jason, and others including various classified programs.Contact us for additional information.Previously held TS/SCI Clearances Show less

Responsible for daily operations and launch of the US Air Force Defense Meteorogical Satellite (DMSP) constellation and preparations for future NPOESS and NPP Program satellite constellations. Also responsible for upgrades to DMSP and NPOESS ground systems in US and abroad.Sucessfully transferred operations of DMSP from USAF to NOAA in 1998 without any loss of data. Stood up Operations centers at NOAA in Suitland MD and Schreiver AFB CO. Upgraded or established Ground Antenna Stations… Show more Responsible for daily operations and launch of the US Air Force Defense Meteorogical Satellite (DMSP) constellation and preparations for future NPOESS and NPP Program satellite constellations. Also responsible for upgrades to DMSP and NPOESS ground systems in US and abroad.Sucessfully transferred operations of DMSP from USAF to NOAA in 1998 without any loss of data. Stood up Operations centers at NOAA in Suitland MD and Schreiver AFB CO. Upgraded or established Ground Antenna Stations in Fairbanks, Alaska; Svalbard, Norway, and McMurdo Station, Antarctica.Held position as the Director of Operations during entire period, and also the Ground Systems Division Chief during NPOESS negotiations, and was responsable for installation, test, and transfer to operations of the Ground System for NPOESS and the NPOESS Preparatory Project satellites, and the 15 station SafetyNet system built by Raytheon.Developed all Requirements for Future Polar Satellites for NOAA.Previous experience in Data Utilization, Data Management, Frequency Management, C&A, Data Routing and Retrieval, Advanced Instrument Design, and Satellite Operations.Remote Sensing areas of expertise include Marine Resources, Oceanography, and Geology. Show less

Sef, Government

Activities and Societies: Senior Executive Fellowship

Mba, Finance, Marketing

Ms, Physical Oceanography

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Oceanography, Chemical And Physical