Over 35 years of Space industry experience in all phases of program life cycle, including product development, systems engineering, project management, and business development. Served in Chief engineer, lead systems engineer (vehicle and mission), and deputy program manager roles for multiple programs. Experienced with multiple customer organizations and program types, including commercial, civil, and DOD. Technical areas of expertise include space vehicle architecture and design, mission architecture design/analysis, and mission and vehicle level systems engineering. Well versed in all spacecraft subsystems, as well as launch vehicles, orbital mechanics and mission operations. Extensive experience in both classical systems engineering (SE management, requirements management, risk management, verification), as well as hands-on product development systems engineering/technical leadership. Demonstrated success leading development of several company high profile missions as well as funded studies and major proposals. Proven ability to lead small or large teams, or work independently as required to successfully achieve goals and objectives. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with extensive experience in technical writing and presentations.