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Littleton, Co, Us

Whether you are an established prime contractor or an emerging startup; a commercial entity or government agency; a strategic investor or a high-level government planner, Elara Nova can open your eyes to a world of possibilities. Combining in-house experts, strategic advisors, and an unparalleled partner network, Elara Nova can tailor the precise expertise you need to solve your most vexing space challenges.

Ljubljana, Si

Flai (flai.ai) is a European software company that utilizes machine learning / AI algorithms to classify LiDAR point clouds (aerial, drone, mobile, etc.) and extract 3D GIS feature layers for utility, forestry, fed-civil, mining/O&G, rail, bathymetric, and other market applications. The software operates in the cloud via web-platform or internally on clients workstations. The higher accuracy automated point cloud segmentation results in reduced labor for manual labor clean-up.

Supporting a wide range of space / geospatial companies in a senior advisor / BD capacity.Expertise in bridging the gap between commercial markets, International and U.S. Government.Multi-phenomenology remote sensing expert with decades of business development, go-to-market strategy and partnership establishment experience.

Boca Raton, Florida, Us

- Successfully identified, qualified, pursued and closed major $XXXm jobs- Built strong outgoing experienced team to grow business globally- Built lasting relationships with strategic partners and end-customers- Focused on U.S. DoD, IC, Fed-Civil, Commercial and International markets- Small Sat design, build, AI&T, launch integration, and operation to support diverse mission needs- Earth Observation and Space Domain Awareness expertise

Boca Raton, Florida, Us

Building customer intimacy, partner relationships, and supporting growth & strategy for:- Building small satellites (<500 kg) for government, commercial and international customers/partners- Offering commercial Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data from the largest planned global constellation

Melbourne, Florida, Us

Started out as the Geospatial Sales Manager still responsible for leading a small ImageLinks sales team focused on selling value-added remote sensing products to primarily support US and European DoD Simulation & Training Programs. Transitioned in 2007 into a Business Development role within Harris Geospatial Solutions business that grew from <$100M/yr to >$350M/yr over the past 10 years (which included the acquisition and integration of Exelis and the ENVI software team). Responsible for identifying and qualifying new opportunities with commercial and government customers, putting together capture plans and funding the discretionary efforts to lead new pursuits. Developed and implemented a business plan for starting a Geiger-mode LiDAR commercial business that grew to ~$300M pipeline in 4 years before selling off sensors to a partner. Led strategy and implemented the plan to incorporate over 50 new commercial suppliers under a new GSA Schedule for Earth Observation Solutions in response to NGA’s CIBORG Initiative.

Note: ImageLinks spun-out of Harris Corp. in 1996 and was still owned 50% by Harris VC firm until it was re-acquired in 2004 and rolled into the Geospatial Solutions business. It was later merged with the acquisition of MapMart and together still operate as the Commercial Data Products business within the Harris Geospatial Solutions business..Started working with ImageLinks initially while working at Western Mining as one of their first customers. Hired by ImageLinks as a Remote Sensing Expert / Product Manager but then moved into a Technical Sales role, then the Western US Regional Sales Manager (where I opened CO office for them) and eventually was promoted to the VP of Sales. I led a small sales team offering value-added remote sensing products to a wide variety of commercial customers in the mining, oil/gas, forestry/agriculture and DoD Visual Simulation Markets. Worked with private investors looking at VC funded options before being re-acquired by Harris Corporation. I continued on in this role as we grew business from start-up to $12M/yr before transitioning into a Business Development role looking at a broader portfolio of Harris Geospatial Solutions business.

Note: WMC Resources was bought by BHP-Billiton in 2005.My responsibilities were to manage all remote sensing data acquisition, lead all image processing and GIS for dozens of offices in N. America, Central America and South America

Started part-time consulting business while in grad school that transitioned into starting my own business after graduation. Provided image processing and consultation services to the international mineral exploration industry during and after grad school. Advised companies on usefulness of remote sensing technology for their applications, recommended and installed the appropriate hardware and software, and educated and trained personnel on remote sensing concepts and how to process digital image data. Consulting work included geologic mapping, field surveying, GIS database development, mining claim assessment, image processing (MSI and HSI) and interpretation, and preparation / interpretation of petrologic mounts and sections.

Part-time geological consulting while also working as Graduate Research Assistant and the Univ. of CO. Consulting work included geologic mapping (above and below-ground), spectral collection and analysis, field surveying, GIS database development, mining claim assessment, image processing (MSI, HSI & SAR) and interpretation, literature searches, and preparation and interpretation of core, petrologic mounts and thin sections.

Washington, Dc, Us

Created and modified computer programs for organizing national and regional aeromagnetic surveys for public and commercial distribution and trained personnel on how to import and extract this data.

Boulder, Colorado, Us

Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at CU-BoulderProvided technical maintenance of remote stations in the field, performed data analysis and epicenter location for large archive of Alaskan seismic data, and conducted educational presentations and seismic risk assessment for the Central Aleutian Islands Seismic Network.

Master Of Science - Ms, Economic Geology And Remote Sensing

Bachelor'S Degree, Geology, Business Management