Doug Battles possesses expertise in systems engineering, aerospace, space systems, satellite, aerospace engineering and 18 more skills. He is proficient in German. Colleagues describe him as "Doug has done a fantastic work on the EPS Metop Programme. He combined his very good technical and managerial skills with excellent interpersonal skills. Many problems were solved by Doug in very critical phases of satellite integration and launch campaigns. He was a key player in the success of our programme." and "When working with Doug on the launch preparation of Metop-B and following phases (SIOV and Commissioning) I have learned to appreciate Doug's high technical skills. He is not only thorough, but also easy to work with, and always willing to take the time to discuss my concerns and respond to questions."