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Expert in Satellite, Space, and Launch Systems, Defense & Intel Market, Defense Budget, Business Development
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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Summary of Expertise:
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Expert has broad experience in the overall aerospace sector with background in satellite, space, and launch systems, as well as aircraft and general defense and intelligence programs. His extensive background in satellites, the aerospace market, strategic planning, business development, small company start-ups, technology investments, mission concept development, competitive intelligence, proposal management, as well as his extensive knowledge and experience with the commercial space industry, Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and Congress provide the foundation for successful satellite and aerospace industry efforts. He currently works managing a comprehensive launch campaign for a commercial space imagery start-up, coordinating contracts and regulatory approvals for satellite launches in Russia, India, France, Brazil, and the US. He has been a senior consultant and company partner for 7 years, serves on the Board of Directors for a small aerospace consulting firm, manages services and financials for over 12 company clients, and has experience with very large to small aerospace companies. He is on the Board of Advisors for several emerging aerospace firms, providing business and technical advice, and provides consulting for a variety of financial institutions and investment firms. Expert is based outside of Washington DC, and holds a TS SCI security clearance.
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise | Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Baltimore, Maryland;
Frederick, Maryland;
Gaithersburg, Maryland;
Bowie, Maryland;
Richmond, Virginia;
and Alexandria, Virginia.
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Degree |
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2000
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MS
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Aerospace Engineering
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Arizona State University
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1999
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BS
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Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
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Utah State University
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2006 to
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(Undisclosed)
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VP National Security Programs
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As a senior consultant and company partner, he serves on the Board of Directors, manages services and financials for over 12 company clients, and directs activities for over 20 associate consultants. Directs all aspects of the companies investment and strategic growth planning.
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1999 to 2006
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US Air Force
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Program Manager
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An initial assignment at the Space Test Program at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM provided experience as a test engineer on the $200M Coriolis satellite, program manager on the $25M STPSat-1 spacecraft, and Program Manager and Integration Lead for the STP-1 launch utilizing the ESPA secondary payload adapter and five small satellites. He also served as the Mission Director at the RSC satellite operations center, leading the satellite operations team through early on-orbit checkout, mission planning, and anomaly resolution activities. Expert next assignment as a Program Manager at the National Reconnaissance Office Advanced Science and Technology Directorate Special Technology Group provided the opportunity to develop and lead a number of classified spacecraft and technology programs. He developed new spacecraft and payload concepts, generated mission requirements, created acquisition plans, and managed significant budget for classified NRO flight efforts. While serving as Program Manager, he coordinated technical requirements with multiple user and operational organizations, conducted classified program briefings to Congressional members and their staff, and gained programmatic and funding support for several critical national security space efforts with Intelligence Community Directors and other senior decision makers at the Pentagon and within the NRO.
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1997 to 1998
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Orbital Sciences Corp
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Design Engineer
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He worked at Orbital Sciences Corporation as a design engineer on the $500M NASA X-34 program, design, integrating, and testing flight hardware.
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1997 to 1999
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Space Dynamics Lab
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Systems Engineer
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Expert's career in the aerospace industry began at the Space Dynamics Laboratory where he worked as a spacecraft systems engineer developing and managing a number of small satellite and inter-planetary exploration missions.
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Associations/Societies
AIAA, INSA
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Professional Appointments
Board of Directors, Board of Advisors
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Awards/Recognition
Joint Service Commendation Medal, AF Commendation Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and completed Squadron Officer School & Officer Field Training as a Distinguished Graduate.
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2006 to 2010
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NRO
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Engineering Consultant
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Provided technical and launch support for a classified program
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1999 to 2006
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U.S. Air Force
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Officer
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Served as a program manager for a variety of classified and unclassified space and satellite launch efforts.
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| Selected Consulting Examples: |
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Expert provided a detailed near-term and long-term small satellite market assessment for a large aerospace client identifying industry trends, technical investment areas, upcoming opportunities, budget factors, a competitive assessment, and customer advocacy plan.
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Expert provided engineering support for a small aerospace client performing systems engineering tasks, laying out mechanical and electrical interfaces, creating technical documentation, and executing a hardware test process.
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Expert provided a detailed assessment of an aerospace company for a financial firm looking at potential investments. Details included an assessment of revenues, market growth opportunities, key technologies and systems, and potential budget and competitive threats.
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Expert negotiated three separate satellite launch contracts in Russia on the Dnepr and Soyuz launch vehicles, put in place all of the regulatory and export approvals required, and managed all of the technical and personnel aspects of the launch campaign. He also assisted in raising $90M in venture capital financing for the satellite development and launch effort.
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Expert Witness Experience Summary:
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Expert has delivered technical and programmatic briefings to a variety of military and industry senior decision makers and executives. Has the ability to take very detailed technical concepts, boil them down into their essential elements, and then present them in a readily understandable way for non-technical people. He would be interested in providing expert witness help in relevant technical areas.
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Recent Litigation Client Requests:
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Infrared countermeasures system expert for consulting on litigation case involving IRCM systems.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding expert testimony,
litigation consulting and support, forensic services, or any related expert witness services.
A few litigation needs include product liability, personal injury, economic loss, intellectual property
(patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright), and insurance matters. Remember, your initial screening
call to speak with
Expert is free.
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2010 to
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Russia
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Expert has worked with several Russian launch providers negotiating contracts, developing technical interfaces, and planning a satellite launch campaign.
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2010 to
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India
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Expert has worked with an Indian launch provider negotiating contracts, developing technical interfaces, and planning a satellite launch campaign. Also worked with the US State Department negotiating commercial policy changes as part of a new international trade agreement.
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2010 to
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France
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Expert has worked with a French launch provider negotiating contracts, developing technical interfaces, and planning a satellite launch campaign. He has managed all of the regulatory and ITAR approvals needed to execute this launch effort.
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1999 to 2000
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Japan
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Expert led a joint US / Japan satellite development effort, managing multiple technical teams, coordinating technical interfaces, addressing regulatory requirements, and advocating for program funding within both governments.
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Expert works closely with industry and government senior decision makers and is very familiar with the budget, policy, and technical architecture trends that are driving investments across the DoD and Intel Community. Typically produces several market assessments, technology investment plans, and strategic plans for various space companies every year.
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Expert for a free initial screening call regarding your marketing research, industry research, and company
research needs. For research needs involving multiple experts or secondary research,
a Research Director can be assigned to coordinate the work into a custom report for you as a potentially quicker
and more cost effective alternative to doing this work yourself or hiring a boutique consultancy.
Remember, your initial screening call to speak with
Expert is free.
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| Additional Skills and Services: |
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Training/Seminars
Expert taught a Spacecraft Design and Engineering course to engineers and program managers across the industry. This course was taught onsite for company clients, as well as commercially on an open enrollment basis.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Expert currently works with over 30 aerospace companies, running the range from large primes such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing, to small vendors providing aerospace components or assemblies. Has worked extensively on teaming and various business development applications.
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Other Skills and Services
Expert has worked with very technical engineers on design and analysis problems, as well as non technical senior decision makers providing concise solutions in a variety of business and security environments.
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