Chief Scientist
- Led a team of 2 science students as the prime researcher, overseeing scheduling, task delegation, budgeting, and ensuring the rover met its scientific goals- Researched science goals from Artemis III, including analyzing concentrations of water-ice, Methane, Chlorine, Fluorine, Sulfur, and Carbon Dioxide found in the Permanently Shadowed Regions (PSRs), and identifying sub-surface temperatures - Analyzed technical papers to evaluate Artemis III candidate regions for volcanic volatiles, ice-water content, surface temperatures, illumination, and distance from the Schrödinger Crater- Utilized JMARS software for accurate geospatial information of the PSR, determining the final landing and science sites while adhering to the customer constraints of a maximum 15° slope and a 100-meter diameter- Applied predicted illumination data of the South Pole from the NASA Scientific Visualization Studio to aid in the selection of Peak Near Shackleton as the optimal landing and science region- Collaborated with the Lead Systems Engineer to develop a comprehensive Concept of Operations (ConOps) for the lunar rover mission, including Traverse Mode, Science Mode, and Idle Mode operations - Created the Mission Schedule for mission phases in a Gantt Chart, encompassing key operations (manufacturing, procurement, testing, Validation, integration, and launch) over a 5 year period, enhancing project tracking - Implemented a descope strategy to decrease the personnel in each project phase in response to a 22% budget decrease, maintaining the new budget, and preserving project effectiveness