Ed Ashford

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retired Co Director of Spacetech Masters at Graz University of Technology @ Technische Universität Graz
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La Carlota City, Western Visayas, Philippines, Philippines
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About Ed Ashford

I am passionate about all aspects of space utilization and technology, in teaching and consulting, and in serving as an expert witness. My objectives are to remain active in these fields.

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Technische Universität Graz

Technische Universität Graz

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retired Co Director of Spacetech Masters at Graz University of Technology
Ed Ashford Work Experience Details
  • Graz University Of Technology
    Retired Co Director Of Spacetech Masters
    Graz University Of Technology Jul 2021 - Present
    Retired
  • Technische Universität Graz
    Co-Director, Spacetech
    Technische Universität Graz Apr 2016 - Present
    In this and my previous teaching jobs, I was both a lecturer and a director of an advanced and accredited SpaceTech masters course on Space Systems and Business Systems Engineering. This included both mentoring and coaching students in their theses and class projects and serving as an examiner in their thesis defenses. I am computer literate and in particular am well experienced in generating and updating spreadsheets and presentations.
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  • Ashford Aerospace Consulting, Inc.
    President
    Ashford Aerospace Consulting, Inc. Jan 2004 - Present
    Provides Space Systems Technical and Management consulting services to government, space industry, legal, financial, and academic institutions. Clients have included NASA (MTO, LRO, IBEX, and other projects), satellite operators (Eutelsat, Telesat, Thuraya), universities (TU Delft, ERAU), and various venture capital or investment entities. Specializing as an expert witness and technical adviser in arbitrations and litigations, conducting technical due diligence investigations, taking part in design and failure reviews, and advising industry on R&D and promotion of innovation.
  • Ashford Aerospace Consulting Company
    President, Ashford Aerospace Consulting Co.
    Ashford Aerospace Consulting Company Jan 2003 - Present
    Durham, Nc, Usa
  • Delft University Of Technology
    Faculty Member And Director (Emeritus And Again Since Mid 2011) Of The Spacetech Masters Program
    Delft University Of Technology 2004 - Dec 2013
    From 1996-97 until now, I have been variously a lecturer, member and later chair of the advisory board, member of the curriculum committee, coach, mentor and director of the SpaceTech masters degree program, which teaches Space systems and Business systems engineering to mid career professionals in the space field.
  • Ses Astra/Global
    Vp, Technology And Special Projects
    Ses Astra/Global Dec 1999 - Aug 2003
    Member of the business development directorate of SES, responsible for initiating and managing studies concerning the future technologies, satellites and services of SES, as well as for liaison with international space agencies and with European military entities.
  • Lockheed Martin Telecommunications
    Vp And General Manager, West Coast Operations
    Lockheed Martin Telecommunications Feb 1998 - Aug 1999
    VP of the Lockheed Martin Telecommunications subsidiary of LM, responsible initially for proposals, contracts, development and customer relations for Broadcast Satellite programs and, later, for all West Coast operations as well.
  • European Space Agency - Estec
    Head Of Communications Satellites Department
    European Space Agency - Estec Oct 1970 - Jan 1998
    Estec, Noordwijk, The Netherlands
    Held increasingly more senior positions with ESRO/ESA over the years, until becoming head of department in 1990, where Iled a group of some 30 engineers responsible for initiating, contractor selection and negotiations, and monitoring the development of technology contracts for all communication satellite subsystems. Responsible for the in-orbit performance of ESA communication satellites (OTS, ECS, Marecs). Managed ESA consultancies to satellite operators.
  • Honeywell Aerospace Division
    Senior Development Engineer
    Honeywell Aerospace Division Oct 1962 - Sep 1970
    Lead Engineer on development of guidance, navigation and control systems and technology for launch vehicles and satellites, including X-20 Dynasoar, MARINER Mars, MOL, Apollo, Space Shuttle, and various military programs.

Ed Ashford Skills

Satellite Aerospace Space Systems Systems Engineering Program Management Satellite Communications Spacecraft Proposal Writing Engineering Telecommunications System Design Simulations Aerospace Engineering Engineering Management Integration Systems Design Rf Project Management Testing Requirements Management Strategic Planning Microwave Propulsion Avionics Sensors R&d Management International Education Military Software Engineering Configuration Management Business Development Higher Education Antennas Radar Fortran Composites Aerodynamics Satellite Systems Engineering Analysis

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