Work history
Partner/Space Entrepreneur
tags:
self starter
• project management
• management
• astronautical
• engineering
• systems
• leadership
• hard worker
• aerospace
How would you describe your time at Frontier Astronautics?
Co-founded a self-financed private space company developing propulsion and attitude control systems for multiple customers. Performed engineering leadership functions, mechanical design, hand-built hardware, organized testing, planned/tracked finances (as CFO), prepared proposals, and assisted in business planning. Key Accomplishments:
* Led design and fabrication of SpeedUp's Laramie Rose, a hovering technology demonstrator to compete in NASA's Lunar Lander Analog Challenge--proved how such prototype systems can be built quickly and at low cost.
* Planned and directed nine successful, safe, static firings of Frontier's Asp, a hydrogen-peroxide monopropellant engine designed to produce 1500 lb thrust--designed and proved methods for safe, reliable operations.... 
Systems Engineer
tags:
hard worker
• project management
• engineering
• systems
• management
• aerospace
• astronautical
• self starter
How would you describe your time at The MITRE?
Senior engineer performing a wide variety of work in the trusted role of FFRDC (Federally-Funded Research and Development Center) for Air Force Space Command, the Space Warfare Center, the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, and the National Security Space Office. Wide range of skills and knowledge applied to counterspace, intelligence assessments, operational risk management, on-orbit safety, net-centricity, and tactics development for advanced technologies and emerging capabilities. Key Accomplishments:
* Led risk assessment process supporting Undersecretary of Defense decisions--resulted in well-informed leadership and safe operations.
* Actively participated in XSS-11 (experimental satellite system-11) mission and safety planning--resulted in safe, successful proximity operations.
* Identified existence and analyzed capabilities of potential threats that may affect space operations--prepared space operators for future contingencies.
* Performed protection assessment of commercial imaging satellite systems--identified vulnerabilities and recommended corrective actions.
* Chartered and organized the efforts of the Command and Control Space Situational Awareness Community of Interest--built productive relationships across multiple service and national agency boundaries....
Program Manager and Project Engineer (multiple positions)
tags:
self starter
• astronautical
• systems
• engineering
• leadership
• hard worker
• aerospace
• management
• project management
How would you describe your time at Air Force Research Laborato...?
Led eight engineers in "non-traditional" vulnerability assessments supporting Missile Defense efforts. Deputy program manager for an advanced propulsion and radiation-hardened power generation demonstration program. Program manager for red-team assessments supporting multiple space systems. Key Accomplishments:
* Campaigned and found funding for a valuable program that had only a few months of funding remaining--built a solid foundation for a mission that continues today.
http://www.kirtland.af.mil/shared/media/documen...
* Designed and hand-built a prototype countermeasure in only 12 months--characterized potential intercontinental missile threat....
MS Astronautical Engineering Student
tags:
aerospace
• self starter
• hard worker
• systems
• engineering
• astronautical
How would you describe your time at Air Force Institute of Tech...?
Succeeded in a fast-paced 18-month program, accumulating credit hours well in excess of those required, while achieving a 3.48 GPA. Key Accomplishments:
* One of only five officers competitively picked for the Astronautical Engineering MS program
* Thesis: "Applying Flywheel Energy Storage to Solar Electric Orbital Transfers"
http://stinet.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA3...;Location=U2&doc=GetTRDoc.pdf
* Co-authored and published "Application of Energy Storage to Optimal Solar Electric Propulsion Orbital Transfer" in Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets.
http://www.aoe.vt.edu/~cdhall/papers/A10874.pdf...
Fighter Flying Qualities Analyst
tags:
self starter
• hard worker
• aerospace
How would you describe your time at National Air Intelligence A...?
Developed official intelligence position on the flying qualities of foreign threat aircraft. Tasked collection, conducted engineering analysis, and prepared intelligence products. Performed foreign materiel exploitation and characterization of state-of-the-art threat aircraft.
Mechanical Support Equipment Engineer / IPT Lead
How would you describe your time at AC-130U Gunship Program Office?
Supervised design and performed government acceptance of mechanical support equipment. Led the Material Improvements Projects Integrated Product Team (IPT) including members from Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Force Materiel Command, and the contractor. Responsible for tracking and correcting well over 100 customer-identified deficiencies....
Education
MS Astronautical Engineering
tags:
self starter
• aerospace
• engineering
• hard worker
• astronautical
How would you describe your time at Air Force Institute of Tech...?
Succeeded in a fast-paced 18-month program, accumulating credit hours well in excess of those required, while achieving a 3.48 GPA. Key Accomplishments:
* One of only five officers competitively picked for the Astronautical Engineering MS program
* Thesis: "Applying Flywheel Energy Storage to Solar Electric Orbital Transfers"
http://stinet.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA3...;Location=U2&doc=GetTRDoc.pdf
* Co-authored and published "Application of Energy Storage to Optimal Solar Electric Propulsion Orbital Transfer" in Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets.
http://www.aoe.vt.edu/~cdhall/papers/A10874.pdf...
BS Aerospace Engineering
tags:
aerospace
• engineering
• astronautical
How would you describe your time at university of colorado, bou...?
Rare student to finish a BS in engineering in only eight semesters. Full Air Force ROTC scholarship, but worked part-time for room and board. 3.35 GPA
