Dr. Guy Savage Email & Phone Number

As a key technical leader at dCommunity, I harness my deep expertise in Holacratic Engineering Management Processes (HEMP), integrating agile and lean systems engineering principles to empower our teams to operate autonomously. This approach resonates with dCommunity's altruistic mission of integrating Mainstreet with the Metaverse, aiming to rejuvenate the capitalist system and the freedom of commerce that has been a growth catalyst since the Industrial Revolution. I am a staunch believer in decentralization, advocating for the empowerment it brings as individuals make informed choices and decisions. My enthusiasm for web3 and blockchain is rooted in its potential to democratize decision-making, mirroring the principles that have underscored the success of capitalism over communism and the efficacy of survival of the fittest in chaotic economic ecosystems. I am dedicated to onboarding humanity to the metaverse, championing a future where decentralization leads to more efficient, effective, and empowered outcomes. dQ4Life!

Developed and managed full-stack development of Mouselive application while educating and coaching the team on Agile Scrum principles and iteration-driven fundamentals, fostering team collaboration, and improving development velocity.• Defined user stories, and conducted sprints focused on completing/releasing the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) version.• Sprint planning and implementation using agile software development tools (Jira, Confluence, Figma, Slack, GitHub) and hold daily stand-up meetings.• Reviewed and tested code (Go, Ruby, Java, node.js, RESTful, Firebase) using Visual Studio, Swagger, Postman, PostgreSQL, Docker/Kubernetes cloud-hosted containers.

Reston, Virginia, Us

Developed and managed complex, end-to-end capture plans and program strategies while coordinating closely with Engineering, Sales, Business Development, Program Management, and Executive Leadership.

Pasadena, Ca, Us

Currently supporting systems engineering of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) under the Navigation Technical Assistance II (NAVTACII) contract in the areas of program engineering support, dual-frequency management, and planning, TDM-IP transition, and GEO procurement for the FAA’s Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS).

• Directed NGIS’ Integrated Thermal Systems engineering team inside the Satellite Component Business Unit.• Delivered engineering work products (e.g., system designs, models, drawings, work instructions, and organizational structure) to the value stream manufacturing teams in a lean production environment.

• Supported Orbital's global commercial communications customers by providing assistance with Business Development and Systems Engineering Architecture.• Advised customers on the planning and procurement of geostationary communications spacecraft. • Acquired $1B+ in commercial satellite procurement contracts consisting of IS-15, IS-16, IS-23, IS-28, Galaxy- 30, Palapa-E, DTH-1, Thaicom-8, and Hylas-4 awards.• Directed the systems engineering development team in designing technical solutions focused primarily on payload subsystem customization in the satellite system architectures for the listed missions.• Negotiated technical (e.g., Statement of Work, Requirement Specifications) and contractual (e.g., Terms and Conditions) documents.• Conducted thorough DECA review of new business documentation before export.• Represented the GEO business group during Hosted Payload Initiative meetings.• Supported Commercially Hosted Infrared Payload, Space Situational Awareness, and other rideshare/hosted payload opportunity assessments.• Liaised with representatives from the NASA GSFC Satellite Servicing Capabilities Office.

• Acted as Lead Systems Engineer for the MEASAT Star-2 Geosynchronous Satellite program.• Provided technical management of all subsystem engineers assigned to the program.• Interfaced with customers to provide technical information and support the program manager.

• Served as the Mission Operations Lead for the NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory Orbital Carbon Observatory program.• Acted as Cost Account Manager for the Mission Operations and Ground Segment subsystem accounts.• Developed the OCO Concept of Operations, requirements validation, and verification and critical design of the ground system under Capability Maturity Model software development guidelines.• Led Mission Operations for the NASA/JPL DAWN program.• Performed cost account management for the Mission Operations subsystem account and its associated work items.• Contributed to the development of DAWN Concept of Operations and response to JPL’s Request For Proposal for the “Phase C/D and E” contract addendums to obtain budget allocations required for support of DAWN’s 10-year mission.

• Served as the Range Operations Interface Engineer for ground-based midcourse defense and kinetic energy interceptor programs.• Authored and maintained operational requirements documents for GMD and KEI programs.• Represented Orbital Sciences Corporation during GMD down range working group meetings at Vandenburg Air Force Base.• Created a program introduction document for the KEI program.• Led Mission Operations during the NASA Demonstration of Autonomous Rendezvous Technology program.• Optimized the development and execution of DART Concept of Operations; presented Concept of Operations during Technical Interchange Meetings.• Developed and implemented a training plan for the DART Flight Operations Team.• Responded to the Marshall Space Flight Center Request For Proposal for the “Rehearsal and Satellite Tool Kit” contract addendum; obtained budget allocations required for completion of DART FOT training and development of 3D DART STK visualization tools from AGI under the subcontract.• Plan and Detailed Mission Requirements documents as needed.• Supported DART launch Mission Dress Rehearsal, subsequent launch attempts, and the mission as the DART Mission Operations Center Director.• Supported the integration and test activities of the DART program.• Verified and validated software during data reviews.• Documented Verification Requirement B3.2.1.4.1.4, GSN Transmit Telemetry.

• Supported the completion of the S143 Study.• Participated in the development of the Concept of Operations; presented results during the Technical Interchange Meeting.• Provided Operations input into the Final Report and ROM Costing efforts.• Drove program development for the Orbital Space Plane program.• Reviewed Data Procurement Documents for the OSP Program Operations requirements.• Contributed to the development of Concept of Operations for the OSP Program.• Assisted RFP response efforts through operations input.

• Served as the Mission Operations Lead for the PanAmSat satellite-manufacturing program.• Guided the activities of the pre-mission operations development team.• Created and presented the PAS Satellite Operations Handbook and procedures.• Led training to optimize the skillset of the Orbital PAS mission operations team.• Verified ground system functionality and readiness for spacecraft launch.• Directed PAS Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit mission operations.• Generated the GTO operations staffing plan.• Participated as Flight Director during GTO and In-Orbit Testing.• Delivered training for Panamsat’s long-term on-orbit satellite operations team.• Provided mission operations support to PAS customer after spacecraft handover.• Supported Orbview 3 Earth Imaging System Checkout.• Conducted orbit/flight dynamics analysis.• Oversaw the operations of the Image Tasking and Optimization System.• Operated Squiggle - Manual Image Tasking.• Executed assigned STK operations.• Coordinated the training of the OrbImage mission operations personnel.

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• Oversaw the activities of the Satellite Control and Flight Management Groups.• Executed all managerial duties for the Satellite Control Center.• Hired and directed a team of flight managers supporting the SCC during the operation of SKYNET, Sirius, and Echostar spacecraft fleets on a 24/7 basis.• Coordinated and tracked spacecraft operations events at Hawley, Three Peaks, and other remote customer Earth stations.

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• Supervised and directed the Satellite Control Group.• Operated SKYNET, Echostar, and Sirius spacecraft fleets; scheduled and monitored spacecraft operations events at Hawley, Three Peaks, and other remote Earth stations.• Created and implemented activity plan, computerized logbook, and anomaly databases for use by SCF Technicians.• Initiated a method to allow Orbital Analysis team members to publish satellite orbital location data directly to the corporate Internet web server.• Developed SKYNET’s telemetry screen page display layouts for Epoch 2000.• Maintained and operated networked earth stations ground systems equipment.• Administered Solaris OS on SKYNET’s ground systems computer network.• Configured and maintained WAN and LAN to connect primary, backup, and customer satellite control center ground control systems independent of the Internet.• Authored and updated procedures to govern spacecraft operations, ground system, and Satellite Test and Operations Language (STOL).• Implemented controller work tours and scheduled assignments.• Drove the continual increase of controller knowledge through on-the-job training.• Engineered Real-Time C programs to automate spacecraft commanding based on specified telemetry point values and automate spacecraft ranging.• Prospected, recruited, and interviewed new hires for the SCF.• Provided superior technical support to contracted customers.

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• Conducted Orbit Analysis; documented results for presentation and/or analysis.• Planned and executed maneuvers to maintain the spacecraft’s geostationary orbital position.• Forecasted spacecraft’s end of life by gauging propellant use.• Revised and updated Satellite Operations Procedures.• Led educational tours of the satellite control facility.• Investigated and resolved satellite anomalies.• Delivered comprehensive technical support to contracted customers.• Monitored and maintained spacecraft’s onboard flight computer parameters.• Performed regulation of altitude and propulsion subsystems.• Contributed to the development of satellite ground systems.• Supported satellite operations by providing 24-hour availability.

• Completed assigned maneuvers of spin-stabilized satellites.• Engineered a C++ program to coordinate the satellite sensor operations schedule, process senecle data input, output Earth sensor sun and moon interference start and stop times, calculate Earth sensor switches and times to avoid interference events, output Earth sensor switch schedule for Comstar, Marisat, and SBS satellites, and output start and stop times for station antenna outages from sun interference.• Developed an MS Access program to maintain the DIT Network TR database.• Created MS Excel macros to process biasing data from the spacecraft antenna.• Tested and evaluated ground control systems and software for the DIT Network.• Optimized Comstar, Marisat, and SBS satellite operations.• Supervised network operations of narrowband video services.• Utilized ACUs to track satellites with slightly inclined orbits.• Monitored the Satellite Control Center, using computers and equipment to detect anomalies.

New York, Ny, Us

• Performed all duties of the Mission Controller during Telstar 401 and 402 launches.• Engineered real-time C programs to perform various requested functions, including: recording specified telemetry points at a selected time interval and output data in an easily analyzed format; obtaining binary SSPA telemetry data and calculating Attenuation values in dB; and performing real-time integration of amp-hours discharged/recharged during eclipses and arc-jet maneuvers.• Produced help files for workstation display software.• Drove the implementation of a configuration management system.• Tested and evaluated software upgrades for the ground system.• Oversaw the operations of the VAX/VMS ground station control computer network.• Supported Telstar 4 operations; advised management on procedure revisions.• Performed maneuvers of Telstar 401, a three-axis stabilized satellite.• Trained AT&T controllers on ground control and satellite subsystems to promote swift onboarding and high productivity.

• Designed and constructed electronic circuits.• Adjusted acousto-optic modules to radio frequencies.• Photographed AOM responses using a network analyzer.• Filed production flow sheets, engineering drawings, and acceptance test results.• Entered shipping information into a computer database.• Performed and evaluated the results of final tuning quality check.

• Optimized system boot-up by loading pari-mutuel system wagering software and account information.• Entered data to document official/finalized race results.• Generated and submitted “outs cashed” reports after teller window closing.• Updated and patched system software periodically based on new information from headquarters.• Performed system hardware maintenance as needed.• Retained pari-mutuel wagering software and account information to tape at system shutdown.

Doctor Of Engineering, Engineering/Industrial Management

Master Of Science (M.S.), Systems Engineering

Mba, Business Administration

Certification, Satellite Communications Engineering

Bs, Space Science

Education record