Jeffrey Galon Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Fl, Us

Patrick Afb, Florida, United States

Lead engineer of the Requirements, Specialty Engineering, System Architecture, and Test & Verification group for the entire Eastern Range

Patrick Air Force Base, Florida

Range Generation Next LLC (RGNext) operates the United States Air Force space launch ranges headquartered at Patrick Air Force Base in Florida and Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Jointly owned by Raytheon and General Dynamics IT, RGNext is responsible for operations, as well as organizational and depot-level maintenance and sustainment of mission-critical systems to provide safe and effective launch, testing, and tracking of Department of Defense, civil, commercial and international spacelift vehicles. It also supports ballistic missile, guided weapon, and aeronautical tests and evaluations.

Sunnyvale, California

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and subsystem leads to design, test, launch and operate multi-billion dollar, secure, jam-resistant, Milstar & Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military space satellite programs for the US government. 1) Lead Flight Software Technical Advisor for all satellite design, test, and operational issues. Develop multiple iterations of the Flight Software portion of the On-Orbit Handbook (deliverable) for operating and troubleshooting satellite operations. Train/mentor 15 engineers. Lead all weekly Flight Software working group meetings. Track changes, discrepancies, and communicate subsystem impacts feeding into software releases. Plan and execute Test Readiness Reviews, Release Reviews, Deployment Passplans (on-console technical advisor checklists). 2) Manage the flight software portion of satellite testing, following MIL-STD-1553B and other standards. Develop, review and implement test procedures and protocols, troubleshoot issues, document and track discrepancies.3) Ensure 100% satellite COMSEC availability - conduct on-console commanding, telemetry monitoring, and metrics tracking. Address anomaly resolutions with cross-functional teams for 24/7 on-orbit health & status, safety and risk reduction.4) Work side-by-side with USAF gov’t operators to address operational nuances of each satellite. Implemented 5 major, highly complex, on-orbit, software upgrades and patch installs for continuous improvement and sustainment operations. 5) Troubleshot and recovered two, onboard computer anomalies back to full operational capability. Chaired expert data collection, analyses and anomaly resolution investigations using Fish Bone Analysis - Employee of the Month Jan 2013.6) Managed the development, collection, tracking, and analysis of software and program risk management metrics used to monitor all software processes and milestone progress for the Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program.

Travis Air Force Base, California

Briefly assigned as Deputy Mission Support Group Commander for 1,100 airmen. Last official position - full command & control authority of a 5 officer, 118 enlisted member Aerial Port Squadron with a $1.2 million annual operating budget at the largest USAF Reserve base. 1) Monitored training, readiness and deployment of individuals supporting worldwide Dept of Defense operations. Executed the administration, planning, preparation and evaluation of major unit inspections, exercises and real-world deployments.2) Managed cost, schedule and operational risk management of Unit Training Assembly (UTA) activities, as well as fitness, mentoring, recruitment and morale & welfare for entire unit.

Travis Air Fore Base, California

2nd in Command1) Directed aerial port operations and management of fixed and mobile air terminals through Fleet Services, Aerial Delivery, Passenger Terminal, Freight, and the Air Terminal Operations Center. Coordinated contingency transportation support requirements and capabilities with other agencies using the Global Transportation Network (GTN), Global Command and Control System (GCCS), and In-Transit Visibility (ITV) systems. Coordinated military and commercial aircraft schedules with appropriate control and operations centers and flight line agencies using the Global Decision Support System (GDSS) and GCCS. Evaluated movement forecast and flow of personnel and cargo into the most efficient mode of the Defense Transportation System. Collected and analyzed data on air transportation, impact to operations. 2) Directed the deployment of a Joint Task Force drug interdiction mission involving 21 helicopters and 143 Army troops aboard three C-5 cargo jets in support of US-led, anti-drug operations. $300 million in seized weapons & drugs.3) Consolidated the deployment of the 25th Infantry Division – well over 10,000 Army troops, 60 Blackhawk helicopters and 125 armored and support vehicles in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM.4) Family Liaison Officer: Provided heart-breaking, next-of-kin notifications to several families, due to the untimely deaths of three squadron members over the course of four years. Worked side-by-side with the Base Chaplain to make the door-to-door notifications, as well as coordinating all support services for the entire squadron. Most challenging tasks performed in my military or civilian careers combined.

Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma

Weapons Director student & Squadron Executive Officer, 1995-1998Air Battle Manager: Conducted surveillance, command and control of military aircraft. Communicated with pilots providing "big picture" and dog-fighting commands, emergency operations assistance, refueling and return-to-base commands. Wing Executive Officer in charge of security investigations, protocol and senior leadership administration.

Los Angeles Air Force Base, California

Proven military operations expertise and technical leadership with an extensive education and background early in career1) Established 30-person team and developed a seven-year space acquisition reform reengineering plan. Reduced workloads by 50%, increased productivity by 20%. Recognized and awarded the Wing’s Company Grade Officer of the Quarter.2) Led 48 systems engineers in resolving over 900 discrepancies and revamping requirements on the Space Based Infrared Systems (SBIRS) Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO) military satellite program. Intensive 4-month effort saved the government over $100 million. Lauded by the Under SECDEF for Acquisition, and formally recognized by the Wing Commander.3) Compiled the US Air Force’s first-ever, electronic Request for Proposal for a $480 million Alert, Locate & Report Missiles (ALARM) satellite contract. Coordinated high-level meetings between the government and potential contractors.4) Produced over 200, high-visibility briefings, decision papers, and public affairs information. Orchestrated reviews on the $32 billion SBIRS High program for war-fighting and industry leaders. Briefed Under SECDEF for Acquisition.

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Arnold Air Society (USAF) VMI Glee Club

Master Of Science - Ms, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General