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Kasembe, Luapula, Zambia

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

SME for Space Systems Flight Crew Operations and Human Systems Integration

Louisville, Colorado, United States

Provided flight station design consultation for crew Dream Chaser spacecraft. Part-time consultant employed through Aerotek.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Instructor for introductory systems engineering and aeronautical engineering courses, and co-instructor for human spaceflight course in astronautical engineering department. Instructor pilot for cadet competition flying team in T-51 (Cessna 150), Aero flight test course in T-41 (Cessna 172), and cadet powered flight program in T-53 (Cirrus SR-20). Academic advisor and community STEM outreach.

Johnson Space Center, Houston, Tx

Led 23-member team of astronauts and support engineers providing crew expertise and oversight for all facets of human-rated spacecraft development at NASA and contractor partners.

Johnson Space Center, Houston, Tx

Interfaced with Space Shuttle Program for crew concerns related to safety, technological or programmatic decisions. Lead astronaut for tracking propulsion issues related to solid rocket boosters, external tank, and Space Shuttle main engines.

Johnson Space Center, Houston, Tx

Pilot astronaut for Space Shuttle Discovery during 15-day logistics mission to International Space Station (ISS). Lead for shuttle robotics, spacewalk airlock operations, and shuttle undocking/ISS fly-around.

Johnson Space Center, Houston Tx

Cockpit design and handling qualities lead pilot for Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle (now Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle). Crew office lead for Orion cockpit and capsule requirements development. Ascent and entry capsule communicator (CAPCOM) for space shuttle missions STS-122 and STS-123.

Johnson Space Center, Houston, Tx

Completed more than 250 hours of classroom instruction and 200 hours of space flight simulation covering Space Shuttle systems, operations, and malfunctions. Completed over 150 hours of International Space Station (ISS) systems training. Additional training in subjects such as orbital mechanics and geology.

411Th Flight Test Squadron, Edwards Afb, Ca

F-22 test and instructor pilot and Assistant Operations Officer. Directed daily operations of F-22 flight test program and oversaw 14-member operations team. Test pilot for 35 high risk envelope expansion test missions.

416Th Flight Test Squadron, Edwards Afb, Ca

Project pilot for $1.5M combined Greek/Israeli radar and software development project. Led 5-member team responsible for scheduling and coordinating T-38, F-15, and F-16 missions. Squadron Aircrew of the Year (2001).

U.S. Test Pilot School, Edwards Afb, Ca

Completed 530 hours of academics and 140 hours of flight test training in over 20 aircraft. Project pilot for FAA certification test of HGS-4000 Head-Up Guidance System in C-135C aircraft. Leithen-Tittle Award for top graduate.

422Nd Test And Evaluation Squadron, Nellis Afb, Nv

Planned, directed, and flew operational test and evaluation (OT&E) and tactics development and evaluation (TD&E) missions utilizing systems such as the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) and Panoramic Night Vision Goggles (PNVGs).

493Rd Fighter Squadron, Raf Lakenheath, United Kingdom

Maintained combat-ready status as qualified F-15C instructor pilot and mission commander. Coalition mission commander of 40 dissimilar aircraft protecting northern Iraq no-fly zone during Operation Northern Watch.

2Nd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall Afb, Fl

Completed 55 training sorties demonstrating proficiency in tactical employment of the F-15C. Outstanding graduate.

University Of Washington, Seattle, Wa

Completed all requirements for the award of a Master of Science Degree in Engineering, Aeronautics and Astronautics. Completed thesis entitled “Development of a Nonlinear Simulation for the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle With a Longitudinal TECS Control-Law."

Sheppard Afb, Tx

Completed 334 hours of academics and approximately 260 flying hours in T-37 and T-38 aircraft. Distinguished graduate.

M.S., Aeronautics And Astronautics

Course work focused on stability and controls. Thesis research on nonlinear simulation development.

Bachelor'S Degree, Astronautical Engineering