Peter Reynolds Email & Phone Number

Vista, CA, US

Fractional consulting roles focusing on technology development in aerospace and defense:- Systems engineering and user needs analysis for Low Earth Orbit satellite communication systems- Turn around troubled technology development programs- Proactive risk management - Setup and launch new technology development programs with a foundation for success.

• Completed a career break to focus on meeting critical health care and quality of life needs for family members and determining the direction for the next phase of my career.
• Relocated my elderly mother from Virginia to our home in California
• Completed extensive home remodeling projects to accommodate mom's limited mobility
• Coordinated all aspects of mom's medical care - setting her up with local care providers, finding in-home care assistance, scheduling physical therapy, and acted as her wellness advocate
• During this period I took on a similar role for my wife as she faced an unexpected health challenge

Carlsbad, CA, US

• Directed all aspects of execution business area delivering satellite products and services to the USG market. Ensured revenue GM targets were met through P&L management focusing on COGS planning and monitoring and.
• Personally led recovery of a troubled satellite terminal development program for which Viasat had earned a “marginal” rating previously. Open communication with customer and improved engineering discipline within the.
• Transformed satellite terminal business from a chronically out of stock situation to balanced inventory allowing timely deliveries within less than a year. Drove collaboration with the production group to implement a.

Carlsbad, CA, US

• Led cross functional teams to install Viasat’s satellite internet service for airlines in Europe, while building and maintaining customer relationships. Planned and controlled business cost and schedule, and analyzed.
• Led cross functional team spanning Viasat engineering and production, support contractors, and government representatives to obtain FAA approval to modify commercial aircraft (Boeing 737) by installing Viasat equipment.

Carlsbad, CA, US

• Personally led recovery of a troubled relationship with customer who was not satisfied with satellite ground station installation completed several months prior. Met with customer to understand problems and concerns..
• Completed the reword of fiber optic installations within less than 9 months and less than $100K.
• Enabled future business growth through re-building a strong relationship with customer.

Carlsbad, CA, US

• Set technical direction and provided execution oversight for a group of 120+ engineers designing and delivering information security products for USG communication systems.
• Reviewed market trends and started a research project that led to a product family that even now continues to generate significant revenue.

Carlsbad, CA, US

Managing ~10 engineers in various disciplines developing communications products. Responsible for P&L, product support, marketing, and production for one of ViaSat’s early, high-margin product lines. Revenue for this business ranged from $500,000 to $1M per year.

Brussels, -, BE

• Led NC3A and commercial team to develop and field communication systems to solve NATO communication challenges. Focused on HF radio and MIDS/Link-16.
• Led beta implementation and publication of STANAG 5066 Profile for HF Radio Data Communication.

Mba, Business

Ms, Electrical Engineering

Bs, Physics