Calvin Midwinter, P.Eng Email and Phone Number

Robotics Flight Controller working as part of a joint NASA/CSA team supporting and executing robotics operations of Canadarm2 and Dextre from Mission Control at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX and at the Canadian Space Agency in Montreal, QC.

• Validation and verification through simulations, analysis and testing of optical systems for space applications• Requirements management, verification planning and verification compliance• Key member of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Fine Guidance System (FGS) Post Delivery Support team. Provide software/regression testing, trending and performance analysis, on-site test support.

• Worked on an analogue mission led by the CSA named Generation of Methane on Mars (GOMM)• Worked with a variety of instruments, such as spectrometers and radiometers, to test for functionality and accuracy• Created user manuals and detailed instructions on how to use instrumentation and software for field use• Developed and programmed innovative solutions to locate a source of methane given restrictions of the project

• Led the development of tools providing automation and interactivity for a virtual mission control displaying CSA satellite mission operations• Successfully demonstrated ability to learn programming language, Perl. Simplified and built on a large existing software project• Applied space engineering education when using space simulation tools• Used Adobe Creative Suite to create space mission animations. Worked with clients to incorporate their needs and suggestions• Managed… Show more • Led the development of tools providing automation and interactivity for a virtual mission control displaying CSA satellite mission operations• Successfully demonstrated ability to learn programming language, Perl. Simplified and built on a large existing software project• Applied space engineering education when using space simulation tools• Used Adobe Creative Suite to create space mission animations. Worked with clients to incorporate their needs and suggestions• Managed multiple projects, and had to prioritize in order to meet operational deadlines Show less

• Liaised with various industry professionals. Had to provide an overview of work progress to foreman, crew, municipalities, and civil engineers. Had to issue warnings to construction crew on behalf of municipal inspectors • Read blueprints/profiles to properly inspect work according to design specifications and municipal codes• Ensured workplace safety by keeping good care of company equipment and notifying supervisors when other hazards needed attention