Christian Ramirez Email & Phone Number

United States

Hawthorne, California, United States

Dragon Training Manager• Leading a world-class team responsible for training both the Dragon crew and Dragon operators in mission control• Successfully led the team through conversion of training content to be hosted in a a software-based version controlled environment leveraging reStructured Text• Actively adjusting the Dragon operator certification campaign to explicitly track proficiency and expiration of skills in order to shape the training campaign for upcoming… Show more Dragon Training Manager• Leading a world-class team responsible for training both the Dragon crew and Dragon operators in mission control• Successfully led the team through conversion of training content to be hosted in a a software-based version controlled environment leveraging reStructured Text• Actively adjusting the Dragon operator certification campaign to explicitly track proficiency and expiration of skills in order to shape the training campaign for upcoming missions• Began overhaul of training content to transform existing content for Dragon Operations self-learning to accommodate diverse learning styles and priming for the next generation of new operators• Developed in-team expertise of simulator backend to drive the team towards becoming self-sufficient for software issues Show less

Hawthorne, California, United States

Lead - CRS Operations Development• Led the Cargo Resupply team through the clean closeout of the CRS1 program for the final two missions of a wildly successful ISS service program• Developed in-house software proficiency from within the team for accelerating Ops Dev execution in future mission preparation and planning• Guided the team through development of various automation and scripting projects which eliminated manual mission planning tasks, ultimately benefitting the Dragon 2… Show more Lead - CRS Operations Development• Led the Cargo Resupply team through the clean closeout of the CRS1 program for the final two missions of a wildly successful ISS service program• Developed in-house software proficiency from within the team for accelerating Ops Dev execution in future mission preparation and planning• Guided the team through development of various automation and scripting projects which eliminated manual mission planning tasks, ultimately benefitting the Dragon 2 missions and positioning the team well to scale up for multiple concurrent missions Show less

Hawthorne, California, United States

Core CRS Mission Operator• Lead Mission Director for final two missions of the CRS1 contract, including extensive mission planning and coordination with NASA counterparts and processes• Significantly streamlined berthed on-call operations on CRS-18 with coordinated roll-out of 84hour on-call shifts as well as removal of superfluous tools (Concert) and recurring tasks• Spearheading further operator streamline efforts on remaining CRS1 missions to benefit Dragon 2 program as well

Hawthorne, California, United States

Dragon 2 Operations Content Developer• Successfully served as Demo-1 content creator for both Power and Avionics/FSW subjects, to include procedures, alarms, alerts, ground calcs, metadata, GUI tools, systems manual and Confluence reference pagesIntern mentor• Guided at least one intern through generation of automation tool for generating Dragon 1 and 2 shift schedules given multiple inputs from Dragon GNC memos and operator health & medical rules• Supported the screening… Show more Dragon 2 Operations Content Developer• Successfully served as Demo-1 content creator for both Power and Avionics/FSW subjects, to include procedures, alarms, alerts, ground calcs, metadata, GUI tools, systems manual and Confluence reference pagesIntern mentor• Guided at least one intern through generation of automation tool for generating Dragon 1 and 2 shift schedules given multiple inputs from Dragon GNC memos and operator health & medical rules• Supported the screening and selection of top candidates for Space Ops Dev internships Show less

Vandenberg Afb

• Led a team comprised of avionics engineers and technicians through vehicle launch site processing• Managed the team from post-launch avionics repairs and replacement through preparations and execution of next Falcon 9 vehicle checkouts through launch• Led team through regular maintenance and upgrades of Electronic Ground Support Equipment• Fostered and grew new talent on the team as it grew to scale up for an increased mission cadence

Vandenberg Afb, Ca

Avionics Integration Engineer• Author of nine launch site Avionics procedures and ultimate approver for all electrical checkouts of the Falcon 9 launch vehicle from launch site arrival until liftoff• Managed upgrades and activation of launch site support equipment for Falcon 9 and customer electrical interfaces without contributing to any Vandenberg launch delays• Sole Avionics Integration Engineer for Vandenberg following Flight 6, including the tasking of two avionics… Show more Avionics Integration Engineer• Author of nine launch site Avionics procedures and ultimate approver for all electrical checkouts of the Falcon 9 launch vehicle from launch site arrival until liftoff• Managed upgrades and activation of launch site support equipment for Falcon 9 and customer electrical interfaces without contributing to any Vandenberg launch delays• Sole Avionics Integration Engineer for Vandenberg following Flight 6, including the tasking of two avionics techniciansVehicle Controller• Performed F9 vehicle operations from hangar propulsion checkouts to propellant loading at the pad during Densified Propellant campaign, critical for company’s Full Thrust operations development• Performed F9 vehicle operations from hangar through T-0 during F9-19 launch campaign, including authoring vehicle-specific autosequencesVehicle Test and Launch Surge Support• As an experienced console operator, frequently requested by Texas and Cape Canaveral sites for F9 Test, Launch and Recovery vehicle checkouts for Flights 15 through 27• Co-managed engineering design and team of technicians for build-up and activation of three Cape Dragon Support Racks for F9-9, eliminating anticipated 3 week hit to Dragon processing schedule• Managed team of 11 technicians and one quality inspector for emergency Cape TE harness repairs following F9-7 launch damage; completed an estimated 11 days’ worth of work in four daysLaunch Process Improvement Specialist• Performed comprehensive Falcon 9 time study for launch site processing and presented findings, with directly actionable improvements, to the senior stakeholders company-wide• During frequent off-site support, continually fed back near-misses and lessons learned from other sites in order to increase efficiency and safety during vehicle processing at launch site• Consulted on diverse hangar processing improvement projects, lending ultimate electrical and operational insight Show less

Andover, Ma

• Created integrated schedule for integration and sell-off activities• Authored Verification Plan for customer sell-off activities• Managed schedule and cost as well as EVMS reporting

Andover, Ma

• Tested prototype solar power retrofit kit for existing generator-powered Army surveillance system• Reduced US Army dependence on fuel convoys to remote sites through solar power retrofit kit• Authored the Functional Verification Test Plan detailing the demonstration for customer sign off

Andover, Ma

• Led System Integration team of 3 for trailer-mounted central processing and communication shelter• Supported in-country delivery of system to Abu Dhabi as a technical Subject Matter Expert• Demonstration Coordinator for potential new sale of $4 billion

Owego, Ny

• Spearheaded the cockpit Graphical User Interface upgrade for Phase 2 of helicopter• Employed a Weighted Decision Matrix for selection of computer cursor control device• Supported design of radio equipment monitor page for the helicopter communications operator

Troy, Mi

• Aided in development of hardware simulation bench for hybrid electric transmission• Adapted hardware-in-the-loop simulation bench for individual component additions• Revamped the simulator Graphical User Interface within MATLAB used by 50+ engineers

Delray Beach, Fl

• Created Request for Qualifications from prospective projects• Researched potential petroleum cleanup sites through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection• Digitized hundreds of database entries for internal database