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Merritt Island, FL, US

Kennedy Space Center, Florida

As part of the Test Project Engineering group, I am involved with Ground Support Systems Verification and Validation testing in preparation for Launch Vehicle processing. Tasks include integration of Launch Commit Criteria, development of test procedure documentation, and Launch Control System user validation testing. As a member of the Simulation Training.

Kennedy Space Center, Florida

During my first year back at the Kennedy Space Center, I supported Validation Testing of the new Launch Control System for NASA's Space Launch System. This position included configuring and provisioning the many Linux, AIX, and Windows servers for the Command and Control System as well as providing operations support to other test disciplines in the Firing.

Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida

• Project Engineer leading the development of communications and surveillance systems for Space Florida's Launch Complex 46 refurbishment project on Cape Canaveral AFS. I am also involved with contract proposal teams for.
• Developed an IP based HD Video Surveillance System and Facility Monitoring System that integrates into an IT infrastructure. Performed requirements definition, project planning, vendor research, cost analysis, and.
• Contributed to the design of a ground command, control, & telemetry system to include voice and data communications, IT infrastructure, and customer interfaces.
• Contributed to contract proposals by providing expertise in launch vehicle integration processes, avionic system testing procedures, and development of data acquisition and telemetry systems.
• Assisted with the design requirements for a critical avionic component as part of the overall launch vehicle avionic system.
• Performed research for testing a GPS Metric Track avionic system using a GPS Constellation Simulator.

Kennedy Space Center, Florida

After 10 years in increasing roles, I was appointed to the Instrumentation System Engineering Lead position where I successfully led a team of 12 system engineers in the processing of Space Shuttles and the Ares I-X rocket for flight. This position required partnering annual goals and objectives, providing task assignments, and scheduling shifts and.

Kennedy Space Center, Florida

With the opportunity to work in the Space Shuttle Avionics Instrumentation System Engineering group, I immediately hit the ground running to learn the engineering side of test operations. Within the first year I had obtained the Instrumentation System Level 3 Certification, which allowed me to perform system level testing and command console support. I was.

Kenndy Space Center, Florida

As things slowed down and contracts were changing over on the ETR, I moved my career to the Kennedy Space Center to support the Record and Playback Sub-System (RPS) ground Telemetry station. Taking my knowledge and expertise in the area of telemetry data systems and data analysis, I quickly learned the new Telemetry Systems, which prompted management to.

Patrick AFB & Range Instrumentation Ships, Florida

As an Electronic Technician, I gained a broad knowledge base in RF, analog, and digital electronics. Working with S-Band Telemetry tracking antenna systems, I was involved with operations and testing of Servo Systems, Low Noise Amplifiers, Down Converters, and Receivers. I was also involved with performing Operations and Maintenance on Bit Synchronizers.

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Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba)