Program Manager, Spaceport Systems International (SSI) Programs

• Jul 2016 - Present

Director, Joint Space Operations Center Modernization

• Jan 2014 - May 2016

- Led 26-member team developing, testing, and integrating a $1.2B command & control hardware/software system upgrade to the Joint Space Operations Center at Vandenberg Air Force Base, controling all US space assets & capabilities--ensured system operability, suitability, and maintainability for 450+ space operators; briefed Assistant Secretary of Defense on funding concern--secured advocacy from $23M Fiscal Year 2015 plus up & thwarted 8 month program slip - Led 26-member team developing, testing, and integrating a $1.2B command & control hardware/software system upgrade to the Joint Space Operations Center at Vandenberg Air Force Base, controling all US space assets & capabilities--ensured system operability, suitability, and maintainability for 450+ space operators; briefed Assistant Secretary of Defense on funding concern--secured advocacy from $23M Fiscal Year 2015 plus up & thwarted 8 month program slip

Deputy Director of Plans & Requirements

• Jul 2013 - Jan 2014

- Selected for special assignment as chief financial officer for Air Force unit of 10,000 personnel--advised executive leadership on the execution of a $600M operations & maintenance budget--we successfully navigated an austere budget environment including the implementation of sequestration cuts and several weeks of federal government shutdown by slashing costs by $45M, yet still ensuring no negative impacts to ongoing, worldwide critical mission operations - Selected for special assignment as chief financial officer for Air Force unit of 10,000 personnel--advised executive leadership on the execution of a $600M operations & maintenance budget--we successfully navigated an austere budget environment including the implementation of sequestration cuts and several weeks of federal government shutdown by slashing costs by $45M, yet still ensuring no negative impacts to ongoing, worldwide critical mission operations

Commander of the 4th Space Launch Squadron

• Jun 2012 - Jul 2013

- Led 415-member space launch operations, engineering, and maintenance team through the successful launch of 5 Atlas & Delta rockets precisely inserting satellites into orbit for the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and NASA - Managed $13M maintenance projects for $5B rocket launch sites and a $50M launch operations center, upgrading their capabilities and integrating new sustainable technologies to increase facility longevity - Led 415-member space launch operations, engineering, and maintenance team through the successful launch of 5 Atlas & Delta rockets precisely inserting satellites into orbit for the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and NASA - Managed $13M maintenance projects for $5B rocket launch sites and a $50M launch operations center, upgrading their capabilities and integrating new sustainable technologies to increase facility longevity

Chief, Program Integration Division

• Jun 2010 - Jun 2012

- As the special assistant to the Program Executive Officer (PEO) for rapid capabilities, I integrated 18 highly classified acquisition programs valued at over $15B, including stealth aircraft, unmanned aircraft, space systems, and command and control weapon systems- Regularly briefed Congressional members and staffers, the Secretary of the Air Force, the Air Force Chief of Staff, and our Board of Directors on the status of the development, procurement, and operations of our $15B+ classified portfolio Show less

Chief, Advanced Sensors Branch

• Jan 2009 - Jun 2010

- Authored $830M acquisition strategy of classified aircraft system and successfully navigated an ACAT-1D program through the bureaucratic Defense Acquisition System’s development and production milestone reviews in record time- Negotiated every detail of a $225M fixed price procurement & manufacturing contract resulting in a $65M savings for the government- Led a $140M technology development subsystem effort through preliminary and critical design reviews, culminating in a fixed price production contract and a successful classified weapon system integration and employment Show less

Legislative Fellow

• Jul 2007 - Dec 2008

- In the office of Congressman Silvestre Reyes, I managed all military and veterans issues including authoring legislation, preparing the Congressman for hearings, and crafting speeches and floor remarks - Successfully advocated for Ft Bliss, TX enhancements including $1.5B MILCON and $200B Army weapon system modernization testing and checkout - In the office of Congressman Silvestre Reyes, I managed all military and veterans issues including authoring legislation, preparing the Congressman for hearings, and crafting speeches and floor remarks - Successfully advocated for Ft Bliss, TX enhancements including $1.5B MILCON and $200B Army weapon system modernization testing and checkout

Wing Executive Officer

• Jun 2006 - Jun 2007

- Provided executive support to the Base Commander leading 12,000 people & responsible for the execution and safety of all manned and unmanned Florida space launches from the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral - Provided executive support to the Base Commander leading 12,000 people & responsible for the execution and safety of all manned and unmanned Florida space launches from the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral

Director of Engineering

• Aug 2004 - Jun 2006

- Led a 35-member team of engineers and maintenance technicians & directed 400 contractors for the $2.5B Delta II launch program--successfully launched 4 GPS satellites and 2 scientific/interplanetary NASA missions - Operated and maintained 2 space launch complexes & 95 facilities valued at over $1B--ensured all facilities were ready to support time-critical launch countdowns - Led a 35-member team of engineers and maintenance technicians & directed 400 contractors for the $2.5B Delta II launch program--successfully launched 4 GPS satellites and 2 scientific/interplanetary NASA missions - Operated and maintained 2 space launch complexes & 95 facilities valued at over $1B--ensured all facilities were ready to support time-critical launch countdowns

Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Design Engineer

• Jul 2003 - Aug 2004

- As a hand-selected participant in "Education With Industry," just after the Columbia shuttle disaster, I led the development, testing and integration of multiple cameras onto the outside of the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters to provide imagery of the underside of the Orbiter heat shield tiles during liftoff to verify the Orbiter will be capable of safely re-entering the atmosphere, preventing any future breakups - As a hand-selected participant in "Education With Industry," just after the Columbia shuttle disaster, I led the development, testing and integration of multiple cameras onto the outside of the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters to provide imagery of the underside of the Orbiter heat shield tiles during liftoff to verify the Orbiter will be capable of safely re-entering the atmosphere, preventing any future breakups

Deputy Branch Chief and Advanced Weapons Design Engineer

• Apr 2001 - Jul 2003

- Led 26 personnel and $11M through 31 research & development programs, improving the guidance, navigation, and controls of conventional air-launched weapons - Led 26 personnel and $11M through 31 research & development programs, improving the guidance, navigation, and controls of conventional air-launched weapons

Flight Test Engineer

• Aug 1996 - Aug 1999

- Led 65 engineers and technicians through the successful execution of 398 guidance & navigation ground and flight tests worth over $7.5M - Led 65 engineers and technicians through the successful execution of 398 guidance & navigation ground and flight tests worth over $7.5M