Performing project management and systems engineering for the ORS Office on the Autonomous Flight Safety System (AFSS) and ORS-4 Super Strypi space launch development programs. Supported ORS-1 architecture development to meet a USCENTCOM urgent need.

•Helped lead 600-person blended acquisition/space operations wing •Provided direct oversight of $1.8B in execution for acquisition of spacecraft, launch vehicles, and command and control ground systems including integration, test, and readiness for launch and on-orbit operations •Managed support to the Operationally Responsive Space Office

•Led 250 person team to build small launch vehicles, and integrate, launch and fly experimental satellites•Sustained two satellite operations centers flying 11 satellites including Orbital Express, XSS-11, C/NOFS, and TACSAT-2 at 96% successful contact rates for research class, low earth satellites•Drove successful recovery of ground system development to fly DARPA’s Orbital Express satellite•Mission director for successful Minotaur I launches of the TACSAT-2 and NFIRE satellites. Stood up Air Force launch capability from Wallops Island, Virginia •Concluded flight readiness efforts for 10+ launches and four satellites including interfacing with SMC, DARPA, and MDA Independent Readiness Review Teams and gaining SMC/CC approval for launch•Integrated small launch vehicle mission assurance processes into overall SMC “gold standard”•Primary senior interface to external agencies including NASA, DARPA, AFRL, and MDA

•Trusted advisor during 20+ Congressional visits, five hearings, and multiple overseas trips•Managed interface to Air Force staff, other services, OSD, and other agencies during strategy planning on major acquisition programs and standup of the Operationally Responsive Space Office•Helped mold “Back to Basics” acquisition direction; focused strategy to influence $10B space portfolio

•Led 24-person team to revitalize systems engineering at National Security Space enterprise level•Acting SECAF said “demonstrated exceptional strategic thinking” as author of Congressionally-directed report on space-based contributions to US national power

•Led elite 50-person prototype unit to advance offensive and defensive counterspace technologies•Developed, tested, and matured counterspace prototypes, technologies and operations concepts•Commanded two deployment teams supporting Operations ENDURING and IRAQI FREEDOM-- maintained 98% reliability throughout while delivering 123% effectiveness and expanding capacity 400% •#1 of 28 units in ’01 and ’02 Verne Orr Award win for “best use of people and resources toward mission”