Experience

International Space University

• France
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team Project Chair

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  ISU SHSSP23 Team Project chair for TP-Artemis - examining the future of global lunar activities.

• Team Project Chair

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  ISU SSP23 Team Project Chair for TP-SSA examining space situational awareness and the problems of collision avoidance and space debris.



SpaceBase NZ

• Co-Founder

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  SpaceBase is a social enterprise focused on democratizing space for everyone by co-creating space ecosystems in emerging countries, starting with New Zealand. SpaceBase is a social enterprise focused on democratizing space for everyone by co-creating space ecosystems in emerging countries, starting with New Zealand.



Edmund Hillary Fellowship (EHF)

• New Zealand
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fellow

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  EHF (ehf.org) is a global platform in New Zealand, building a community of world-leading entrepreneurs and investors, and helping them bring their purpose-driven ventures to life. EHF helps New Zealand access the world’s best talent and capital to lead in innovation. Fellows have exclusive access to NZ Government’s Global Impact Visa - the most entrepreneur friendly visa in the world, with a path for permanent residency. EHF (ehf.org) is a global platform in New Zealand, building a community of world-leading entrepreneurs and investors, and helping them bring their purpose-driven ventures to life. EHF helps New Zealand access the world’s best talent and capital to lead in innovation. Fellows have exclusive access to NZ Government’s Global Impact Visa - the most entrepreneur friendly visa in the world, with a path for permanent residency.



International Space Consultants

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Co-Founder

  • Jul 1998 - Present

  Founded international consulting company. Provided technical and scientific support for aerospace industry on NASA contracts and commercial space development projects. Supported the management, coordination and technical review of 30 volume analytical proposal leading to successful award of $300M government contract to client. On-site coordination involved 30 person scientific technical staff at client facility. Proposed new remote sensing techniques for entrepreneurial start-up company, currently being developing into joint patent application with client. Applied technical expertise on mission operations, International Space Station, and interplanetary missions to a variety of scientific and entrepreneurial organizations. Coordinated technical design review for reusable rocket. Developed new web site structure and content for space tourism company. Show less

• Team Project Chair

  • Jan 2021 - Feb 2021

  Chair for the "Space and Bushfires" team project at the ISU Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program 2021 (18 Jan - 19 Feb) being conducted virtually in Australian and European time zones. Chair for the "Space and Bushfires" team project at the ISU Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Program 2021 (18 Jan - 19 Feb) being conducted virtually in Australian and European time zones.

• Chair, Space Sciences Department

  • Nov 2016 - Aug 2017

  Serve as Department Chairman for the Space Sciences department of the International Space University Space Studies Program. Define and manage student activities related to physics and astronomy for space sciences students of SSP17 at Cork Institute of Technology in Cork, Ireland. Serve as Department Chairman for the Space Sciences department of the International Space University Space Studies Program. Define and manage student activities related to physics and astronomy for space sciences students of SSP17 at Cork Institute of Technology in Cork, Ireland.



SETI Institute

• United States
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Planetary Science Coach, NASA Frontier Development Lab

  • May 2016 - Aug 2017

  Advise and mentor the participants in the NASA Frontier Development Lab during the six-week program. The participants will work to apply artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to address NASA’s Asteroid Grand Challenge: “Find all asteroid threats to human populations and know what to do about them.” Advise and mentor the participants in the NASA Frontier Development Lab during the six-week program. The participants will work to apply artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to address NASA’s Asteroid Grand Challenge: “Find all asteroid threats to human populations and know what to do about them.”

• Chairman, Space Sciences Department SSP15

  • Oct 2014 - Sep 2015

  Served as Department Chairman for the Space Sciences department of the International Space University Space Studies Program. Defined and managed student activities related to physics and astronomy for space sciences students of SSP15 at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Served as Department Chairman for the Space Sciences department of the International Space University Space Studies Program. Defined and managed student activities related to physics and astronomy for space sciences students of SSP15 at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

• Chairman, Space Physical Sciences Department

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Served as Department Chairman for the Space Physical Sciences department of the International Space University Space Studies Program. Defined and managed student activities related to physics and astronomy for physical sciences students of SSP11 in Graz, Austria. Served as Department Chairman for the Space Physical Sciences department of the International Space University Space Studies Program. Defined and managed student activities related to physics and astronomy for physical sciences students of SSP11 in Graz, Austria.



Moon Express

• United States
• Defense & Space
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Manager ILO-X

  • Jun 2010 - Mar 2011

  Technical Manager for development of joint Moon Express and International Lunar Observatory Association ILO-X lunar telescope payload.

• Deputy Program Manager

  • Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

  Supported the initial definition of the Moon Express commercial lunar lander design and System Definition Review documentation leading to the successful award of NASA early phase funding through the Innovative Lunar Demonstration Data program.



Singularity University

• Higher Education

• Curriculum Director

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

  Supported the development of academic curriculum of the Singularity University Graduate Studies Program and Executive Programs. Academic tracks included nanotechnology; AI & robotics; networks and computing systems; space and physical sciences; biotechnology and bioinformatics; medicine and neuroscience; energy and environmental systems; finance, entrepreneurship & economics; policy, law and ethics; and futures studies and forecasting. Served as Team Project Director for Graduate Studies Program 2010, managing five team project teams with 14 student projects. Show less



Odyssey Moon Ventures

• Technical Liaison

  • May 2008 - Aug 2010

  Served as technical point of contact between Odyssey Moon Ventures and NASA for development of a commercial lunar lander and lunar payload delivery service. Responsible for compliance with U.S. export control regulations governing international venture with a Reimbursable Space Act Agreement with NASA Ames Research Center. Communicated technical aspects of spacecraft design with potential payload customers. Managed studies of potential lunar science payload applications. Maintained Washington, DC area office for communication with NASA Headquarters and other area offices. Show less

• Chairman, Space Physical Sciences

  • Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

  Chairman of the Space Physical Sciences department for the International Space University (ISU) Space Studies Program (SSP) 2009 held at NASA Ames in California. Lectured on physics, astronomy, and other space-related subjects for the international graduate-level summer session program. Chairman of the Space Physical Sciences department for the International Space University (ISU) Space Studies Program (SSP) 2009 held at NASA Ames in California. Lectured on physics, astronomy, and other space-related subjects for the international graduate-level summer session program.

• Chairman, Space Physical Sciences

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2008

  Chairman of the Space Physical Sciences department for the International Space University (ISU) Summer Session Program (SSP) 2008 held at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in Barcelona, Spain. Lectured on physics, astronomy, and other space-related subjects for the international graduate-level summer session program, involving 111 students from 27 countries. Chairman of the Space Physical Sciences department for the International Space University (ISU) Summer Session Program (SSP) 2008 held at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in Barcelona, Spain. Lectured on physics, astronomy, and other space-related subjects for the international graduate-level summer session program, involving 111 students from 27 countries.

• Teaching Associate

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Space Physical Sciences Teaching Associate (TA) for the International Space University (ISU) Summer Session Program (SSP) 2007 held at Beihang University (BUAA) in Beijing, China. Lectured on physics, astronomy, and other space-related subjects for the international graduate-level summer session program, involving 116 students from 25 countries. Space Physical Sciences Teaching Associate (TA) for the International Space University (ISU) Summer Session Program (SSP) 2007 held at Beihang University (BUAA) in Beijing, China. Lectured on physics, astronomy, and other space-related subjects for the international graduate-level summer session program, involving 116 students from 25 countries.



Raytheon

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principal Technical Writer/Editor

  • Apr 2000 - Apr 2005

  Supported technical proposal development for many US government contracts including EPA, NOAA, NASA, DOT, DOE, DoD, GSA and other agencies. Developed corporate emergency response plans used as model within Raytheon business unit. Performed analysis of NOAA GOES-R environmental data requirements for sensor and spacecraft design trades. Supported technical proposal development for many US government contracts including EPA, NOAA, NASA, DOT, DOE, DoD, GSA and other agencies. Developed corporate emergency response plans used as model within Raytheon business unit. Performed analysis of NOAA GOES-R environmental data requirements for sensor and spacecraft design trades.



Futron

• India
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engineer

  • Oct 1996 - May 1997

  Analyzed future markets for satellites and launch services in telecommunications, scientific missions and space station operations. Conducted research on the role of satellites in the growth of the internet and other data communication markets. Analyzed proposed Ka-band GEO and LEO constellations. Co-authored report on satellite technology trends for major aerospace corporate client. Analyzed future markets for satellites and launch services in telecommunications, scientific missions and space station operations. Conducted research on the role of satellites in the growth of the internet and other data communication markets. Analyzed proposed Ka-band GEO and LEO constellations. Co-authored report on satellite technology trends for major aerospace corporate client.



Maris Technologies Ltd

• Israel
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Project Manager

  • Feb 1996 - Oct 1996

  Maris Multimedia Ltd (now Maris Technologies Ltd) Managed the $1M design and development of the CD-ROM “Space Station Simulator” for the consumer market. Work involved converting International Space Station reference material into an integrated design and operation simulation. Provided task direction to 30 person international team of programmers (C++), modelers, artists, writers and editors in Russia, France, USA, and the UK. Acted as technical interface to Intel Corporation during development partnership. Developed space station design assessment rules. Product sold more than 50,000 units in Europe. Only CD allowed by NASA to carry NASA logo, it is used by NASA to present Space Station to public at Kennedy Space Center. Show less



Lockheed Martin

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Engineer

  • Oct 1993 - Nov 1995

  Lockheed Engineering and Sciences Company (LESC)Provided engineering and scientific support to the NASA Langley Atmospheric Sciences Division in data analysis and software development for research studies. Developed and applied computer software for the analysis of radiative parameters and cloud properties using remotely sensed data. Evaluated the computational efficiency of algorithms for determining atmospheric parameters. Determined and evaluated methods for validation of atmospheric sensors. Show less

• Senior Engineer

  • Oct 1989 - Oct 1993

  Lockheed Engineering and Sciences Company (LESC)Provided engineering support to the NASA Langley Space Systems and Concepts Division. Supported the assessment of scientific and engineering requirements for Earth observing missions. Participated in small satellite conceptual design and assessment studies. Provided technical support for Space Station redesign studies in configuration options, user accommodations, flight attitude, communication system, power system and orbital analysis. Assessed configuration options and interface requirements for the use of the Russian Soyuz as an assured crew return vehicle for Space Station. Provided analytical support to assess the capability of Space Station to accommodate assembly and servicing of planetary exploration vehicles. Developed requirements for advanced EVA and robotic accommodations. Show less



Northrop Grumman Information Technology

• Senior Aerospace Engineer

  • Apr 1987 - Sep 1989

  Planning Research Corp (PRC, Now NGIT)Provided engineering support to the NASA Langley Space Station Office in development of requirements and concepts for Space Station growth and evolution. Participated in the Office of Exploration case studies for lunar and Mars exploration through the definition and coordination of multi-center trade studies.

• Senior Aerospace Engineer

  • Oct 1987 - Sep 1988

  Planning Research Corp (PRC, Now NGIT)Provided engineering support to the NASA Headquarters Safety Office with analyses of Space Shuttle failure scenarios and calculations of Shuttle failure probabilities. Collected, reduced, and analyzed data, reviewed fault tree representations of Space Shuttle systems and components, and prepared and analyzed computer models. Analyses included Bayesian updating, data allocation, uncertainty analysis involving corrections for correlated data, and importance analysis of results. Participated in the NASA Headquarters study of the lessons learned from the Challenger accident. Performed analysis and review of problems, causes, and lessons learned and their relation to the findings and recommendations of other investigations. Show less



L-3 Communications

• Systems Engineering Consultant

  • May 1985 - Dec 1986

  Engineering and Economics Research (EER Systems, Now L-3 Comm) Provided technical support to the NASA Goddard Space Station Office in the design, development, and implementation of the Space Station Technical and Management Information System. Analyzed functional requirements to support systems engineering, and designed information systems for space station design processes. Helped write NASA RFP requirements for $250M Phase 2 system. Engineering and Economics Research (EER Systems, Now L-3 Comm) Provided technical support to the NASA Goddard Space Station Office in the design, development, and implementation of the Space Station Technical and Management Information System. Analyzed functional requirements to support systems engineering, and designed information systems for space station design processes. Helped write NASA RFP requirements for $250M Phase 2 system.



University of Maryland

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 1979 - May 1984

  University of Maryland Astronomy Program Conducted research in infrared astronomy using data from the Infrared Astronomy Satellite (IRAS). Participated in IRAS data analysis and data verification using image processing systems. Conducted research in galactic and radio astronomy. Conducted observations of the interstellar medium with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory 300-ft, 140-ft, and 11-m radio telescopes at 1420 MHz and 110 GHz. Work involved scientific analysis, proposal preparation, project management, scheduling and software development. Taught introductory astronomy courses. Show less



NASA

• India
• Professional Services

• Scientific Assistant

  • Jun 1980 - Aug 1980

  NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Supported scientific instrument design for the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) spacecraft with the simulation of microwave wavefronts within the Far Infrared Absolute Spectrometer (FIRAS) optical assembly. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) Supported scientific instrument design for the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) spacecraft with the simulation of microwave wavefronts within the Far Infrared Absolute Spectrometer (FIRAS) optical assembly.