I am currently the Chief of the Management Systems within the Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate (SMA) at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). In this role, I establish the strategic direction and provide the planning, organization, and leadership for the Internal Audit Program, Goddard Management System, Supply Chain Assessment Management Program, SMA Directives Management, Mission Operations Assurance, On-Orbit Anomalies investigations, and GOLD Rules for the Center and the… Show more I am currently the Chief of the Management Systems within the Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate (SMA) at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). In this role, I establish the strategic direction and provide the planning, organization, and leadership for the Internal Audit Program, Goddard Management System, Supply Chain Assessment Management Program, SMA Directives Management, Mission Operations Assurance, On-Orbit Anomalies investigations, and GOLD Rules for the Center and the Center’s suppliers. I have developed an information system that has changed the way NASA does business. Show less

• Advises top management concerning audits, risk management, contractor evaluations, and compliance to international standards on Quality Management (QMS) and Environmental Management (EMS).• Develop company policies and procedures to ensure requirements are met and verified. • Bolstered customer relations to a new level by promptly addressing their concerns and spearheading the Award Fee Process.• Responsible for coordinating and completing the Certificate of Flight Readiness… Show more • Advises top management concerning audits, risk management, contractor evaluations, and compliance to international standards on Quality Management (QMS) and Environmental Management (EMS).• Develop company policies and procedures to ensure requirements are met and verified. • Bolstered customer relations to a new level by promptly addressing their concerns and spearheading the Award Fee Process.• Responsible for coordinating and completing the Certificate of Flight Readiness Process for all Space Shuttle Flights. Show less

• Conceived, developed, and evaluated plans and criteria for solving unique and complex engineering problems requiring unconventional approaches. • Co-Chairman of the Space Shuttle Accident Investigation Board: led multi-functional matrixed team in the mishap investigation, technical analysis, and risk mitigation analysis to determine the root cause, preventative actions and corrective actions. • Implemented risk assessment methods and High Performance Organization Techniques within… Show more • Conceived, developed, and evaluated plans and criteria for solving unique and complex engineering problems requiring unconventional approaches. • Co-Chairman of the Space Shuttle Accident Investigation Board: led multi-functional matrixed team in the mishap investigation, technical analysis, and risk mitigation analysis to determine the root cause, preventative actions and corrective actions. • Implemented risk assessment methods and High Performance Organization Techniques within the Shuttle Engineering directorate significantly improving quality and efficiency of the organization.• Acquired International Standards (ISO9001) Quality Management certification for the company by leading aggressive efforts to restructure orbiter processing to meet certification requirements. • Managed all Space Shuttle Engineering Audits and significantly reduced audit non-conformances by implementing a self audit program. Show less

• Recruited, and successfully developed 35 entry-level engineers into an extremely productive and efficient team that led the Return to Flight of the nation’s Space Shuttle Program after the Challenger accident.• Developed and established both individual and organizational goals and measured performance against those goals to ensure the Program mission goals and objectives were outperformed.• Initiated innovative ideas to reduce the TPS installation time by 75% and entry level… Show more • Recruited, and successfully developed 35 entry-level engineers into an extremely productive and efficient team that led the Return to Flight of the nation’s Space Shuttle Program after the Challenger accident.• Developed and established both individual and organizational goals and measured performance against those goals to ensure the Program mission goals and objectives were outperformed.• Initiated innovative ideas to reduce the TPS installation time by 75% and entry level engineering training time by 50%.• Recognized Program wide as the Thermal Protection System technical expert. Show less

• Responsible for the identification, analysis and reconstruction of the Space Shuttle Challenger debris.• Innovative ideas and extensive TPS knowledge enabled fast identification of debris and the ability to track debris recovery and direct the carpenters to rebuild the Space Shuttle Challenger in 3D.• Organized Inter-company teams to investigate, analyze and solve major material and processing problems.• Supervised the planning and implementation of Space Shuttle Thermal… Show more • Responsible for the identification, analysis and reconstruction of the Space Shuttle Challenger debris.• Innovative ideas and extensive TPS knowledge enabled fast identification of debris and the ability to track debris recovery and direct the carpenters to rebuild the Space Shuttle Challenger in 3D.• Organized Inter-company teams to investigate, analyze and solve major material and processing problems.• Supervised the planning and implementation of Space Shuttle Thermal Processing and design modifications. Show less

• Thermal Protection Lead Engineer responsible for the problem resolution, maintenance, and design modification of the TPS. • Used Material and Process engineering expertise to enhance the efficient use of materials and decrease waste by 50%.