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Red Bank, New Jersey, United States

Performed the UAS study for NASA Glenn. The study the notional design of a satellite based system for the control of unmanned aerial vehicles in the United States airspace. Developed a notional design for a hosted payload with a Ka Band link to and from the control station and a C-Band (5.03 to 5.091 GHz) link to and from the unmanned aerial vehicle. Utilized Simulink to verify links and generate filters. The work also included the design of the payload control station as well as validation and verification plans. The work was well received by NASA Glenn.Currently on a novel MEO satellite to relay traffic from LEO satellites to the ground. The system utilizes Ka-Band, Q-Band, and V-Band

Newtown, Pa

Lead engineer for the design and operation of the MUOS Single String Test a simulator used to validate the communications subsystem concept. Worked with government personnel and consultants to achieve acceptance of the test report. Assigned to the MUOS Base to User On Orbit Test. defined test equipment, test requirements and test software requirements involving WCDMA signal simulation. Developed the on orbit test procedure covering both the Base to User subsystem as well as the antenna verification cuts. Served as the on site subject matter expert for the testing of both SV1 and SV2 ensuring that testing remained on schedule despite numerous challenges with the equipment and environment. Extensive modifications of both the procedure and software were performed after SV1 resulting in a 4 week reduction of test time for SV2.Served as the Payload Systems subject matter expert in the Jabiru-1 field office at LMCSS. oversaw the development of a communications satellite with Ku-Band, Ka-Band, and S-Band communications subsystems. Served as the technical eyes and ears of the customer. Provided technical input to the Australian customer. Attended manufacturing readiness review, test readiness review. Oversaw hot vibration of TWTs to eliminate spontaneous shut offs during ground test.Supported Orbital Sciences in the integration and test of the Al-Yah, Hylas4, and SES16 satellites. Became familiar with the Keysight next generation payload test equipment

Williamsport, Md

Performed payload in orbit test equipment installation for the Wild Blue Program. Lead an effort to troubleshoot and repair a microprocessor based Ka-Band radiometer system allowing a timely return to the filed in order to not impact schedule. Assigned on contract to Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems in support of The MUOS Single string test. Generated the test requirements, wire connection list, command and telemetry databases required to control the multiple units of RF equipment. to a remote interface unit.

Oversaw the build of the Estrela do Sul Communications (Telstar 14)satellite. Generated the satellite specification serving as an intermediary between Loral Skynet and Space Systems Loral. Served as lead communications system for all phases including PDR,CDR, all ground testing, and in orbit test. Provided contract oversight for the ECHOSTAR 10 communications satellite at Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems. Advised Echostar on the test plan details resulting in a more comprehensive approach to the communications system testing

Newtown, Pa

Lead engineer for the design manufacture and test of the first C-Band command receiver. Served as the communications system engineer for ASC1, PAS1, Astra 1A, Astra 1B, GE-1, GE-2, and GE-3 communications satellites. Worked in all phases of the job from Pre-proposal through in orbit test. Extensive involvement in Integration and test. Worked with mechanical and therma engineering, multiplexer vendor, and TWTA supplier to resolve issue and ensure timely delivery of components. Diagnosed and corrected antenna pointing issues on two different in orbit satellites allowing the in service dates to be met. Developed and implemented a signal processing test demonstration involving upconverters,, downconverters and a digital channelizer. Developed an in orbit test system capable of testing 280 simultaneous spot beams.

Graduate Certificate In Satellite Communications

Studied digital communications techniques

Bachelor'S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering