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Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Provide systems engineering expertise and MBSE development for US Army Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) Flight Data Recording (FDR) subsystem.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Led engineering study for upgrading the Ground System planning and provisioning software used in planning, analyzing, and coordinating satellite communication system needs for US military operations.

Austin, Texas, Us

Led development of system CONOPS, requirements, architecture, AI&T, schedule and risk management for a communications satellite network in lunar orbit facilitating Earth-Moon spacecraft and astronaut communication for NASA's Artemis missions. Led systems engineering development for communication spacecraft bus and ground-based communications network; Managed contractor Statements of Work through regular planning and design discussions. Led formulation of spacecraft integration and test strategy, including environmental qualification test flow using ambient and thermal vacuum testbeds. Authored section NASA proposal systems engineering, AI&T, and on-orbit verification and validation checkouts of spacecraft and supported overall proposal development.

Kent, Wa, Us

Kent, Wa, Us

Performing systems engineering, planning and execution of AI&T activities for Blue's Reusable Space Transportation Systems.

Huntsville, Al, Us

• Led formulation of integrated test strategy for DHLS program, including risk reduction, qualification and acceptance testing• Led team of test engineers to develop technical plans, engineering analyses, test hardware designs and logistics for two risk reduction and two qualification tests• Mentored junior test engineers ensuring consistent application of processes during test design and planning activities• Authored Master Test Plan, Tailored SMC-S-016 standard, Test Like You Fly assessment, and Test Data Management Plan supporting NASA contractual deliverables and objective evidence for major technical reviews• Coordinated test processes and products ensuring consistent application of test requirements across the program• Assessed requirement specifications and verification cross reference matrices for alignment to qualification test strategy and coordinated impacts with SE&I and vehicle design teams• Utilized mission conops and timelines to assess DHLS test program for compliance with Test Like You Fly approach• Created test schedule in Microsoft Project and integrated into program IMS • Oversaw assessment and generation of test execution risks, monitored risk mitigations and briefed formal risk board• Conducted tabletop reviews of multiple test documents and briefed Engineering Review Board for release into program baseline • Provided system test briefings to SE&I Lead, Chief Engineer, Program Management & NASA personnel on a frequent basis• Led proposal development, personnel planning, schedule & cost estimates for SE&I System Test team• Oversaw development of Non-Disclosure Agreements, Requests For Proposals, and Subcontractor Statements of Work for test hardware providers and logistics service providers• Led recurring meetings with subcontractors to review progress of deliverables and coordinated subcontractor status with contracts team

• Provided technical and programmatic insight to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Chief Engineer regarding GMD Weapon System (Ground-Based Interceptor and Ground System)• Conducted non-advocate technical assessments to the MDA Chief Engineer regarding new and upgraded GMD hardware and software functionality and performance, GMD technical risks, and engineering technical reviews• Assessed technical issues and failures that occurred during ground, flight, and cyber testing• Worked with stakeholders to assess root causes and resolutions for ground test anomalies and failures and coordinated technical solutions via the MDA Failure Review, Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) process

Hunstville, Al, Us

• Functioned as systems engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) evaluating systems engineering plans, products, and progress for the PM Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Common Systems Integration (CSI) team within the US Army Program Execution Office (PEO) for Aviation• Provided systems engineering assessments and recommendations to CSI Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and Chief Engineer for the Gray Eagle and Shadow unmanned aircraft Ground Control Systems hardware modernization effort• Provided technical recommendations on hardware and software requirements content and traceability, verification planning, risk management, configuration management, and engineering technical reviews• Provided technical recommendations to the CSI Chief Engineer regarding system engineering strategy and processes

Huntsville, Alabama, Us

• Provided systems engineering support to the MDA Ground-Based Interceptor (GBI) systems engineering IPT lead• Authored the GBI Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) establishing the GBI technical organization and technical engineering processes• Assessed development and documentation of GBI architecture using SysML tool• Supported the development, evaluation and integration of the GBI into the GMD architecture

Huntsville, Alabama, Us

• Provided systems engineering support to the Redesigned Kill Vehicle (RKV) Project Office chief engineer and SE&I IPT lead• Led joint government-industry efforts to define concept of operations and system architecture documents using SysML software• Led joint government-industry RKV Interface Control Working Group (ICWG) chartered to develop interface requirements and design of RKV internal and external interfaces• Provided RKV representation at GMD Program interface meetings ensuring interoperability with GMD weapon system• Formulated systems engineering processes for government team and authored Systems Engineering Plan• Conducted lifecycle phase planning and products needed for SRR, PDR and CDR• Assessed cost and schedule impacts from requirements and design changes• Monitored contractor execution of SOW requirements and evaluated CDRLs for contractual compliance• Helped formulate RKV organizational structure, government control boards

Dallas, Tx, Us

• Performed systems integration for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) Program at Marshall Space Flight Center• Conducted functional analysis and decomposition for SLS integrated vehicle to validate system requirements• Coordinated launch and orbital debris assessment

• Provided program insight into planning, technical processes, and design across the SLS program elements and its interfaces with MPCV, GSDO, and ESD Division• Assessed program-level compliance with NASA agency and center program management and systems engineering requirements and guidelines, particularly NPR 7120.5 and NPR 7123.1. Performed readiness assessment, planning, preparation, and execution of program milestone reviews including MCR, SRR, SDR, PDR and CDR• Provided program integration and strategic planning advice to SLS program management in the areas of system integration, verification and validation, system safety analyses, software development, and ground and mission operations

• Developed and managed corporate security program for corporate classified programs in compliance with National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)• Managed security program budget for security personnel operations, training and employee education

• Provided technical guidance for systems engineering and integration efforts for VG's LauncherOne launch vehicle designed to provide low-cost, small-satellite, air-launch solution for prospective DoD and commercial customers• Formulated systems engineering processes for developing launch vehicle concept of operations, system requirements, system modeling, verification and test planning, hazard analysis, product development, risk analysis, range safety requirements, cost analysis, and scheduling• Performed data integration across all systems engineering efforts and products focusing on consistency of processes, objectives, ground rules and assumptions, interdependencies, and development schedules

• Conducted technology assessment and documented technology maturation report for NASA Glenn Research Center customer• Managed corporate Statement of Work (SOW) and monthly contractual reporting

• Conducted Ares I fault management requirements gap assessment and analysis of verification methods• Supported integrated test planning and resource coordination with Ares I System Integration Lab • Led continued development of a flight software algorithm test lab• Coordinated technology assessment and integration of key driving techologies for Ares V heavy lift launch capability: composite material applications, cryogenic fluid management, and fault detection and mitigation software algorithms• Assessed launch vehicle and technology maturation risks and coordinated with leadership via risk management process• Performed planning and integration of harsh-environment hydrazine pressure sensor technology development activity for nanotechnology research and development effort

Huntsville, Al, Us

• Provided technical integration and project management support for the Ares V project leadership• Facilitated launch vehicle trade studies• Authored and integrated content for launch vehicle Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) Report used as primary objective evidence for Mission Concept Review• Coordinated risk analysis and technology development planning for Ares I and Ares V launch vehicles• Provided direct support to Ares Projects Office program management team• Developed and integrated mission and launch vehicle concept for Ares V Mission Concept Review (MCR) and Ares V content for Constellation Program (CxP) Lunar Capability Concept Review (LCCR)• Received Ares Projects Office "Made It Happen" award for contributions to Ares V MCR and Constellation LCCR

• Identified requirements gaps by conducting requirements traceability for Ares I fault management functionality• Coordinated fault management test objectives with launch vehicle System Integration Lab• Led development of flight software algorithm test lab for NASA Ares I launch vehicle fault management capability• Formulated operations concept, architecture, and system requirements for test lab• Led software development team developing test lab execution software and integration of fault management algorithms• Defined test lab hardware needs and coordinated requirements for procurement• Coordinated planning and integration of team resources as well as test lab facility accreditation

Us

• Completed PRO certification requirements and performed real-time operations of ISS payload EXPRESS racks and science experiments• Monitored and controlled payload rack resources (power, data, communications, environmental, structural) in support of real-time science activities• Developed training briefings and led payload operator training sessions for ISS electrical power, thermal control, and command and data handling systems• Planned, developed, and executed real-time simulations for payload operator training and certification

Houston, Texas, Us

• Completed certification for Power, Heating, Articulation, Lighting and Control (PHALCON) backroom operator position responsible for ISS electrical power system• Supported electrical power system real-time operations during ISS assembly missions 4A thru 9A• Supported development of operator procedures and flight rules• Developed power system architecture schematics to aid real-time operator use during assembly missions• Generated instantiations of electrical power system command and telemetry for real-time monitoring and commanding• Performed certification testing of command and telemetry displays for monitoring and commanding electrical power system hardware• Executed Multi-Element Integration Testing (MEIT) of ISS truss segments at Kennedy Space Center• Monitored and provided flight controller insight for development, integration, and delivery of ambient space plasma detector

Master Of Engineering, Space Systems Engineering

Bachelor Of Science, Physics