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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Santa Clara, California, Us

Astro Digital delivers a seamless solution to develop, deploy, and operate space infrastructure in a timely and cost-effective manner. Our services include:- End-to-End Mission Design: we provide expertise in mission planning, payload technology development, mission architecture, program management, and on-orbit operations.- Spacecraft Technology: we have a portfolio of flight-proven tech including high voltage power storage & generation, high speed S, X, and Ka configurable communications, high performance computing solutions, and precision ADCS control systems. Our bus platforms range from CubeSats to 200kg+.- Ground Operations: we have a scalable mission control center and a global ground station network built to service multiple concurrent satellites.

Management consulting & engineering design services for the space sector

Irvine, California, Us

Managed multi-million dollar spacecraft bus development programs for applications in SAR, IoT, and RPO; responsible for all customer interactions, establishing internal rhythms, securing resources, negotiating scope & new business, and compliance to all contractual requirements and federal regulations.

San Jose, California, Us

Architected technical solutions using orbital trajectory analysis tools and managed proposal inputs from all stakeholders to ensure timely delivery to our commercial and government clients. Additional responsibilities included customer relationship management, opportunity assessments, and writing copy for pitch decks and marketing materials.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Technical Advisor to the Vice President of the Advanced Technology Center - the R&D organization for Lockheed Martin Space

Bethesda, Md, Us

Design lead for various thermal, electrical, and structural subsystems and components for satellites, rockets, and classified assets. My stretch assignment during this time period was to develop strategy, define road maps, pioneer new design processes, and establish standard operating procedures for enterprise-wide digital transformation.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Responsible for the full life cycle from concept development to delivery & initial operations of RF test equipment and micro cryogenic coolers. I interfaced directly with the customer for all technical and programmatic matters, and maintained positive relationships as evidenced by their return business. Stretch assignment during this time period addressed employee morale improvement.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Conducted thermal analysis and trade study to increase efficiency of MLI blankets for long term propellant storage in deep space. Laboratory Superintendent for state-of-the-art R&D facility.

Bethesda, Md, Us

End-to-end support for experimental cryogenic hardware development.

Livermore, California, Us

CAD drafting and IT support

Master'S Degree, Engineering Management & Leadership

Bachelor'S Degree, Aerospace Engineering

High School Diploma