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Colorado Springs, Co, Us

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Schriever Afb, Co

Led 35-member organization operating a satellite operations center for the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program.

Robins Afb, Co

Oversaw space operations portfolio for Air Force Reserve Command. AFRC's function expert on space operations, training, evaluations, and mission readiness. Developed command policy and guidance for AFRC space units. Liaised with Headquarters Air Force, other Major Commands, and the Air National Guard to identify and support Reserve requirements and unit standups.

Robins Afb, Georgia

Led 8-member team providing direct support to dual-hatted Chief of the Air Force Reserve and Air Force Reserve Command Commander (AFRC/CC). Planned AFRC/CC's strategic engagements, oversaw development of strategic messaging, and provided policy advice in support of 68,000 AFR Airmen

Colorado Springs

Led daily operations of 73-person squadron augmenting operation of the GPS satellite constellation and associated ground system elements. Oversaw unit training and evaluation programs to ensure mission-ready force and compliance with higher headquarters' instructions.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Supervised 36-personnel conducting satellite operations on two ground systems. • Led training, evaluation, and crew force management functions for 68 operators in 7 crew positions• Managed preparation and execution of launch and early orbit operations of three satellites• Created mission ready training program for new satellite control system

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Led squadron's operational transition to $65M satellite ground system• Developed credible program schedule linking development and ops needs• Directed successful completion of four transition rehearsals involving 50+ personnel• Created work center’s first procedures shop; established document controls and standardization• Spearheaded unit review of initial technical orders for new command and control system

China

• Developed organization’s work in new geographic area• Managed efforts of 30 medical personnel to improve emergency services for county-level hospital• Taught English to junior high school and high school students

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Evaluated contractor schedule, cost and performance of avionics development• Monitored qualification program; identified component performance issues and assessed program risk• Managed administrative functions for 120 person program office• Coordinated all logistical support for 100 personnel to conduct $3B source selection at offsite location

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Managed ten personnel providing operational engineering support for seven satellites• Developed and executed plans to resolve multiple satellite anomalies• Ensured squadron’s ability to successfully launch $72M satellite• Trained 40 crew members to conduct specialized satellite operations• Monitored satellite health and performed commanding to maintain operational capability

Master Of Science (M.S.), Space Systems Operations Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering