Virgin Galactic
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DescriptionVirgin Galactic is a spaceflight company within the Virgin Group. It is developing commercial spacecraft and aims to provide suborbital spaceflights to space tourists and suborbital launches for space science missions. Virgin Galactic plans to provide orbital human spaceflights as well. Parent organization: Virgin Group CEO: George T. Whitesides (May 19, 2010–) Founded: 2004 Headquarters: Las Cruces, NM Founders: Richard Branson, Burt Rutan Subsidiary: The Spaceship Company
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Virgin Galactic Employees
Virgin Galactic January 2015 - Present
US Air Force Reserve 2000 - Present
ManTech International Corporation December 2012 - January 2015
NASA February 2008 - December 2012
United Space Alliance June 2000 - January 2008
United States Air Force 1997 - 2000
United States Air Force 1994 - 1997
INSPEC March 1989 - March 1994
Skills
Systems Engineering, Spacecraft, Engineering Management, Flight Test, Security Clearance, DoD, Air Force, Space Systems, Military, Program Management, Propulsion, Requirements Management, System Design, Configuration Management, AS9100, Aerodynamics, Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aerospace Engineering, Aircraft, Aircraft Maintenance, Aviation, Avionics, Command, Defence Sector, Defense, Earned Value Management, Electronic Warfare, Electronics, Engineering, Information Assurance, Integration, Quality Assurance, Requirements Analysis, Satellite, Root Cause Analysis, System Safety, Systems Design, Test Equipment, Testing, Top Secret
Education
Florida Institute of Technology 2003 — 2008
M.S., Space Systems
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1993
B.S., Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
Space Exploration Technologies December 2013 - February 2014
Microsoft May 2013 - November 2013
TYBRIN Corporation April 2013 - May 2013
Virgin Galactic November 2011 - March 2013
SpaceDev Inc July 2005 - January 2009
University of Florida August 2004 - May 2005
University of Florida May 2003 - June 2004
Shands AGH hospital September 2000 - January 2001
Goodman's Appliances November 1999 - May 2000
Video Film May 1998 - July 1998
Skills
Labview, Hybrid Rockets, Rocket Testing, Propulsion, Testing, Catia, AutoCAD, P&ID, Pro Engineer, Matlab, Propulsion Integration, Ground Support Equipment, Ground Testing, Rockets, Static Testing, NI, Test Planning, System Testing, System Integration..., Hybrids, Liquids, Liquid Rockets, Ground, HEV, Integration, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Inspiration, Composites, Flight Test, Systems Engineering, Spacecraft, Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Space Systems, Aircraft Maintenance, Avionics, Aerodynamics, Engineering Management, AS9100, TestStand, Test Stand, Orbital Mechanics, System Design, Software Engineering, Engineering, CATIA, PTC Creo, LabVIEW, Structural Engineering
Education
University of Florida 2001 — 2004
BS
Graduate School, University of Florida
graduate classes
Stellar Solutions June 2015 - Present
Virgin Galactic February 2012 - May 2015
Zip Network, Inc April 2008 - February 2012
NASA September 1990 - April 2008
Skills
Aerospace, Microsoft Office, Engineering, Project Planning, Program Management, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Small Business, Engineering Management, Earned Value Management, Space Systems, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Flight Test, Management, Six Sigma, Spacecraft, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Team Building, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, Proposal Writing
Education
Stanford GSB 2005 — 2006
Masters of Science, Management
Georgia Tech 1992 — 1993
Masters of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Georgia Tech 1988 — 1990
Bachelors of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Boston University Rocket Propulsion Group May 2015 - Present
Virgin Galactic May 2015 - August 2015
Boston University Information Services & Technology September 2014 - May 2015
Boston University Rocket Propulsion Group September 2013 - May 2015
Dell Autobody and Refinishing June 2014 - August 2014
Skills
SolidWorks, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, NX Unigraphics, FEMAP, ANSYS, Visio, Composites, Research, Leadership, PTC Creo, Machining, CAD
Education
Boston University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering: Aerospace Concentration, Junior
Archbishop Mitty High School 2009 — 2013
High School Diploma
Purdue University August 2015 - Present
Virgin Galactic May 2015 - August 2015
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center May 2014 - August 2014
Iowa State University September 2012 - August 2014
Percival Scientific May 2012 - August 2012
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc July 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Matlab, Fortran, ANSYS, Solidworks, Research, Leadership, Wind Tunnel Testing, Microsoft Word, NDE, Star-CCM+, Rocket Propulsion
Education
Purdue University 2015 — 2017
Master of Science (M.S.), Aeronautics and Astronautics
Iowa State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Aerospace Engineering, Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Virgin Galactic August 2011 - Present
Virgin Galactic 2005 - 2011
Virgin Atlantic Airways 1995 - 2011
Royal Air Force 1979 - 1995
Skills
Aviation, Flights, Aircraft, Aerospace, Commercial Aviation, Airlines, Airports, Flight Test, Avionics, Aeronautics, Flight Planning, Human Factors, Flight Training, CFI, Aircraft Maintenance
Education
Ecole du Personnel Navigant d'Essais et de Reception (EPNER) 1987 — 1988
Test Pilot, Test flying
The University of Glasgow 1975 — 1979
Aeronautical Engineering, BSc
IBM June 2015 - Present
Continuum September 2014 - December 2014
Virgin Galactic June 2013 - October 2013
Art Center College of Design May 2011 - August 2012
URBANTAINER February 2011 - April 2011
Skills
Experience Marketing, Spatial Planning, Retail Branding, Market Research, Relationship Marketing, Spatial Design, SketchUp, Rhinoceros, Brand Experience, Vray, User Experience, Design Strategy, Concept Development, Design Thinking, Industrial Design, Product Design, Sketching, Experience Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Concept Design, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
Education
Art Center College of Design 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Design
INSEAD (SG) 2012 — 2012
Art Center MBA Exchange, Product Innovation & Business Strategy
Virgin Galactic May 2014 - November 2014
Precision Castparts - Primus Int'l: Walden's Machine, LLC April 2013 - August 2013
American Eagle Outfitters March 2010 - February 2012
Sunflower Bank April 2008 - May 2009
Payless ShoeSource June 2000 - December 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Inventory Management, Marketing Strategy, Forecasting, Operations Management, Retail, Transportation, Shipping, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Event Planning, Event Management, Team Building, Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales
Education
University of Kansas 2005 — 2009
BS, Supply Chain Management
University of Kansas 2002 — 2007
BA, Anthropology
Hyperloop Tech February 2015 - Present
Virgin Galactic September 2014 - February 2015
Seal Science, Inc. January 2013 - September 2014
Space Exploration Technologies August 2012 - December 2012
Space Exploration Technologies June 2007 - August 2012
SPAWAR June 2006 - August 2006
Game Ready July 2005 - May 2006
UC Berkeley Microgravity Combustion Laboratory September 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Engineering, Structural Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, ANSYS, Abaqus, Matlab, Propulsion, Composites, Solidworks, CFD, Pro Engineer, Catia, Teamcenter, Simulations, Heat Transfer, Aerospace, Nastran, Systems Engineering, CAD, FEMAP, Mechanical Engineering, Inventor, Unigraphics, Thermodynamics, Solid Modeling, Aerospace Engineering, Thermal, Aerodynamics, SolidWorks
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2006 — 2007
Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics
University of California, Berkeley 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
PolySat December 2013 - Present
Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo September 2011 - Present
Virgin Galactic June 2014 - September 2014
Space Systems Loral June 2013 - September 2013
Space Systems Loral June 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Matlab, Pro Engineer, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Engineering, Aerodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Excel, Management, Aerospace, Team Building, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Visio, Finite Element Analysis, LabVIEW, Leadership, Strategy, Systems Engineering, PTC Creo
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Aerospace Engineering
Los Gatos High School 2007 — 2011
Virgin Galactic June 2014 - Present
Virgin Galactic June 2011 - June 2014
Gap Adventures March 2011 - June 2011
Virgin Galactic March 2010 - March 2011
NETC March 2008 - June 2009
Sunriver Resort June 2007 - September 2007
Cal Poly State University May 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Program Management, Tourism, Sales, Customer Service, Project Planning, Event Management, Hospitality, Event Planning, Management, Hotels, Marketing, Business Development, Operations Management, Marketing Strategy, Team Leadership, Social Media, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Recreation Planning, Leadership, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Aerospace, Negotiation, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Proposal Writing
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2005 — 2007
Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration, Travel and Leisure; Adventure Tourism; Business and Event Management
UC Santa Cruz 2002 — 2005
Astrobiology and Theoretical Physics
Virgin Galactic April 2014 - Present
Aspen Avionics August 2010 - April 2014
Honeywell Aerospace 2005 - 2010
Skills
Procurement, Supplier Management, Strategic Sourcing, Materials Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Global Sourcing, Supply Management, Aerospace, Logistics Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Management, Operations Management, Aircraft, Engineering Management, Aviation, MRP, Engineering, Avionics, Earned Value Management, Value Stream Mapping, Program Management
Education
New Mexico State University 1988 — 1991
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Business, Integrated Supply Chain & Operations Management
Virgin Galactic September 2015 - Present
ICON Aircraft March 2015 - Present
GE Energy May 1997 - Present
Skills
Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain, Contract Management, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, Manufacturing, Logistics
Education
Kaplan University 2008 — 2011
Bachelors, Business, 3.92 GPA
Cerritos College 1979 — 1982
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
The Spaceship Company January 2015 - Present
Case Western Reserve University August 2009 - December 2014
Virgin Galactic May 2014 - August 2014
GE Aviation May 2013 - August 2013
Space Exploration Technologies January 2013 - May 2013
GE Aviation May 2012 - August 2012
GE Aviation August 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Matlab, Unigraphics, Java, SolidWorks, ANSYS, Project Management, Geometric Dimensioning..., Teamcenter, Solidworks, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Six Sigma, NX Unigraphics
Education
Case Western Reserve University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
The Athenian School 2005 — 2009
Galactic Unite May 2013 - Present
Virgin Galactic April 2005 - Present
Zero Gravity Corp 2004 - Present
AllThingsAero.com September 2013 - Present
Redwood Adventure Camp September 2011 - Present
International Space University 2009 - Present
Virgin Oceanic December 2010 - May 2012
Yuri's Night January 2001 - July 2010
Launching Your Career in Space June 2007 - April 2010
Odyssey Moon October 2007 - October 2009
Skills
Space Systems, Public Speaking, Leadership, Aerospace, Science, Career Development, Educational Outreach, Science Communication, Project Management, Program Management, Nonprofits, Management, Government, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Spacecraft, Community Outreach, Entrepreneurship, Project Planning, Mentoring, Team Leadership, Training, Space Exploration, Integration, Engineering Management, Event Planning, International Relations, Higher Education, Teaching, Science Education
Education
Stanford University 1992 — 1996
BS, Biology
California Institute of Technology 1999 — 2002
MS, Biology
International Space University 2001 — 2001
SSP, Space and Society
Ursuline/Cardinal Newman 1988 — 1992
Made in America February 2012 - Present
Green Global 2012 - Present
Apollo Realty Investments, LLC April 2006 - Present
Ken and Linda Baxter Family Foundation February 2005 - Present
Virgin Galactic 2004 - Present
PMA Realty 1973 - Present
Manufacturing Leadership Council July 2013 - August 2014
Skills
REO, Short Sales, Sellers, Real Estate, Real Property, New Home Sales, Residential Homes, Foreclosures, HUD, Investors, Investment Properties, Marketing, Selling, First Time Home Buyers, Luxury, Referrals, Condos, Buyers, Mortgage Lending, Single Family Homes, Real Estate Transactions, Commercial Real Estate, Listings, Rentals, Home Staging, Property, Buyer Representation, Relocation, FHA, New Homes, Property Management, Real Estate Financing, Brokerage, VA loans, Loans, Townhomes, SFR, Resellers, Real Estate Development, Income Properties, Real Estate Investor, Refinance, Agents, ABR, Residential Mortgages, 1031 Exchanges, Disposition, Leases, International Real..., Sales
Education
Brigham Young University
Medicine
FireFly Space Systems July 2014 - Present
Virgin Galactic March 2013 - July 2014
Boeing April 2011 - February 2013
Sikorsky Aircraft May 2010 - March 2011
Milara, Inc. December 2006 - March 2010
Skills
Team Leadership, Troubleshooting, Project Planning, Supervising, Electronics, FCC Ship RADAR..., FCC General Radio..., Aircraft, System Testing, Quality Assurance, Aircraft Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, Avionics, Aerospace, Aviation, Testing, Helicopters, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Program Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Robotics, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Integration, Solidworks, Earned Value Management, Product Development, Aerospace Engineering, UAV, Spacecraft, Space Systems, Automation, Test Equipment, System Safety, Flight Simulation, Semiconductors, Aeronautics, Flight Test, Requirements Management, System Requirements, Radar, AS9100, Configuration Management
Education
National Aviation Academy of New England 2008 — 2010
Airframe & Powerplant certificate, FAA Aviation Maintenance Technology Certificate Program
University of Ruse Angel Kanchev 2003 — 2005
Master’s Degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
University of Ruse Angel Kanchev 1999 — 2003
Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Virgin Galactic May 2014 - Present
General Dynamics C4 Systems January 2011 - May 2014
Orbital Sciences Corporation April 2001 - January 2011
Photon Dynamics (formerly Intelligent Reasoning Systems) June 1997 - February 2002
Lockheed Martin August 1992 - June 1997
Skills
Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electricians, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, FPGA, Embedded Software, System Design, PCB design, RF, Simulations, Testing, Electronics, Digital Signal..., Earned Value Management
Education
New Mexico State University 1990 — 1992
Master of Engineering (MEng), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
New Mexico State University 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Companion Medical January 2014 - Present
Virgin Galactic April 2012 - January 2014
Aerotek September 2011 - April 2012
Argon ST (A wholly-owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company) July 2008 - August 2011
SpaceDev, Inc. October 2004 - July 2008
Dexcom, Inc. May 2002 - September 2004
Xybion Electronic Systems July 2001 - April 2002
OMM January 2001 - July 2001
Nanogen, Inc. 1998 - 2001
TSI Incorporated 1995 - 1997
Skills
C, Microsoft Office, Visio, Microsoft Project, Communication Design, Embedded Systems, Systems Engineering, Schematic Capture, Visual Basic, Labview, Computer Hardware, Linux, Configuration Management, CAD/CAM, MIG welding, PCB design, Antenna Design, Test Automation, Test Planning, Requirements..., Team Management, Cross-functional Team..., Project Planning, Proposal Writing, Satellite Systems, Satellite Communications, AGI Satellite Tool Kit, Antennas, Satellite, System Design, MS Project, Aerospace, Spacecraft, Space Systems, RF, Simulations, Integration, Embedded Software, Testing, Requirement..., Sensors, Engineering, Electronics, Engineering Management, R&D, Product Development, Program Management, FPGA
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1996
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Virgin Galactic March 2013 - Present
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems April 2007 - March 2013
ACM Aviation August 2003 - April 2007
Skills
Aircraft Maintenance, Aviation, MRO Management, Project Management, Software Implementation, Aircraft, UAV, UAS, Spacecraft, Operations, Flights, Aerospace, Avionics, Airports, Airworthiness, Troubleshooting, Maintenance & Repair, A&P, Testing, Flight Safety, Engineering Management, Security Clearance, Piloting, Visio, FAA Inspection..., FAA Private Pilot..., Microsoft Office, RPV, Security Clearances, Honeywell TPE331..., Rotax Engine Certificate, Advanced Composites..., NAFTA Safety First..., Michelin Tire Expert..., Program Management
Education
Wyotech Oakland 2005 — 2007
AMT, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
San Jose State University 2003 — 2005
Hyperloop Tech October 2014 - Present
Virgin Galactic May 2014 - October 2014
Echogen Power Systems July 2012 - May 2014
Space Exploration Technologies February 2009 - July 2012
Stanford University September 2007 - December 2008
Penn State University December 2006 - August 2007
NASA Glenn Research Center May 2006 - December 2006
Chrysler May 2005 - August 2005
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. March 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Engineering, Thermal Analysis, Fatigue Analysis, Aircraft Structures, Structural Mechanics, Computational Mechanics, Fracture Mechanics, Static Analysis, Non-linear, Thermal Design, Thermal Engineering, Mechanics of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Dynamics, Fluids, Fluid Power, System Simulation, Simulation, Monte Carlo Simulation, Numerical Simulation, Multiphase Flow, Matlab, ANSYS, CFX, Fortran, C++, Structural Analysis, Turbulence, CFD, Simulations, Unigraphics, Propulsion, Spacecraft, Finite Element Analysis, Aerodynamics, Thermodynamics
Education
Stanford University 2007 — 2008
M.S., Mechanical Engineering
Penn State University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Virgin Galactic May 2015 - Present
Swift Engineering Inc. April 2014 - April 2015
UTC Aerospace Systems July 2011 - April 2014
Vestas June 2010 - July 2011
AeroVironment February 2009 - June 2010
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne June 2008 - February 2009
Goodrich Sensors and Integrated Systems May 2005 - June 2008
Skills
Composites, Engineering, Aerospace, Six Sigma, FMEA, Process Engineering, Solidworks, Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Pro Engineer, Aircraft, Mechanical Engineering, Testing, Machining, CAD, Design Engineering, Materials, SolidWorks, PTC Creo
Education
Malone College 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Washington 2011 — 2012
Aerospace Engineering in Composite Materials and Structures
The University of Akron 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Virgin Galactic September 2015 - Present
Space Exploration Technologies January 2012 - Present
Harley-Davidson Motor Company July 2012 - January 2013
S&H January 2006 - July 2011
Skills
Aerospace, Avionics, Machining, Propulsion, Flights, 5S, Blueprint Reading, Welding, Orbital Welding, Fabric Development, Space Systems, Teamcenter, Flight Test, Machine Tools, ITAR, Soldering, Value Stream Mapping, Sheet Metal, Continuous Improvement, Customer Service, Integration
Education
Universal Technical Institute-Auto, Motorcycle, & Marine Mechanics Institute Division-Orlando 2009 — 2011
2 year, Harley Davidson
Patchogue - Medford High School 2000 — 2003
diploma, General
University of Minnesota January 2014 - Present
Virgin Galactic June 2015 - August 2015
JPL (NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory) June 2014 - August 2014
JPL (NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory) June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Solidworks, PTC Pro/Engineer, ANSYS, Matlab, Mathematica, Maxwell, Fluid Mechanics, Composites, Data Analysis, Experimental Design, C++, SolidWorks
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Senior
Plyfe January 2013 - Present
The B Team December 2011 - Present
Virgin Galactic February 2009 - Present
AUT University August 2013 - Present
Sky Television August 2013 - Present
The Arts Foundation of New Zealand January 2013 - Present
Snakk Media January 2011 - Present
Iliad Fund June 2011 - Present
The B Team January 2014 - June 2015
Booktrack December 2010 - September 2013
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Mobile, Mobile Marketing, Non-profits, Mobile Advertising, Mobile Devices, Digital Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Media, Mobile Applications, Program Management, Product Management, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Leadership, E-commerce, Strategy, Business Development, Venture Capital, Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, New Media, Angel Investing, SEO, Social Media, Online Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Analytics, Nonprofits
Education
Singularity University 2015 — 2015
Executive Program
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management 2008 — 2008
Executive Entrepreneurship
Massey University 2000 — 2000
Post Graduate Diploma, Management and New Ventures
Victoria University of Wellington 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Commerce and Administration (BCA), Finance
Victoria University of Wellington 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Building Science (BBSc), Architecture, Design and Environmental Science
Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology July 2014 - August 2014
Blue Origin June 2013 - August 2013
Virgin Galactic June 2012 - August 2012
MIT Space Systems Laboratory February 2012 - May 2012
Cahoy Wavefront Control Lab January 2012 - February 2012
MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research June 2011 - August 2011
Lasting Effect Productions 2006 - 2011
MIT Data Center June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Matlab, Java, C, C#, Laser Cutting, Simulink, Pro Engineer, ANSYS, Wiring, Electronics, Data Analysis, Software Development, Testing, Windows, Engineering, Analysis, SolidWorks
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2014 — 2016
Master of Science (M.S.), Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, 4.9/5.0
Natick High School 2006 — 2010
High School Diploma
Virgin Galactic September 2015 - Present
Purdue University - Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories February 2015 - July 2015
Purdue University - Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories March 2014 - February 2015
Purdue University - Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories August 2013 - May 2014
Space Exploration Technologies May 2013 - August 2013
NASA May 2012 - August 2012
United States Air Force May 2011 - August 2011
ARCADIS July 2010 - January 2011
Piedmont Grocery Co July 2007 - August 2009
Skills
MATLAB, LabVIEW, NX/Unigraphics, COMSOL, ABAQUS, Composites Manufacturing, Google Sketchup, ANSYS, C++, Java, Graphical User..., Visio, Pro-E, Autodesk Inventor, Tube plumbing, bending,..., Soldering, Schlieren Visulization, Particle Image..., Solidworks, Basic Spanish, Microsoft Office
Education
Purdue University 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering - Propulsion
University of Maryland College Park 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Aerospace Engineering
Piedmont High School 2005 — 2009
High School Diploma
University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering
Virgin Galactic March 2015 - Present
Boeing January 2014 - March 2015
Space Exploration Technologies June 2009 - January 2014
Boeing May 1999 - July 2009
Skills
Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Finite Element Analysis, Composites, Engineering Management, Matlab, Solidworks
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1991 — 1994
Master's Degree, MS - Mechanical Engineering
California State University, Fresno 1983 — 1995
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Xplicit Computing, Inc September 2014 - Present
Space Energetics LLC September 2010 - Present
Firefly Space Systems November 2013 - June 2014
Virgin Galactic August 2012 - December 2013
Blue Origin 2009 - 2010
Harvey Mudd College January 2007 - May 2009
Jet Propulsion Laboratory January 2005 - September 2008
Skills
Aerospace, Propulsion, Engineering, CFD, Matlab, Systems Engineering, Testing, Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, C++, Algorithms, Numerical Analysis, Sensors, R&D, Spacecraft, Thermodynamics, Solidworks, Aerospace Engineering, Space Systems, CAD, Aerodynamics, Mechanical Engineering, Data Acquisition, Heat Transfer, Combustion, Gas Dynamics, Turbulent Flow, Differential Calculus, Vector Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, Spectral Theory, Autodesk Inventor
Education
Harvey Mudd College 2005 — 2009
B.Sc., General Engineering
University of California, Irvine 2001 — 2002
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS), Theoretical Mathematics '01, Aerospace Engineering '02, F-
Virgin Galactic February 2014 - Present
Skills
Six Sigma, Strategic Sourcing, Process Improvement, Leadership, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Brazilian Portuguese, Management Consulting, Procurement, Business Strategy, Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Strategy, Training, Contract Management, Manufacturing, ERP, Pricing, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Market Research, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Operations Management, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Aerospace, Continuous Improvement, Aviation, Aircraft, Team Leadership, Supply Management, Project Management, Microsoft Office
Education
CIMBA 2008 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2008 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Kansas 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Space Exploration Technologies January 2015 - Present
Virgin Galactic August 2014 - December 2014
Virgin Galactic June 2014 - August 2014
Ducommun Incorporated April 2013 - October 2013
The UPS Store #5567 December 2007 - August 2011
Triumph Motorsports May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Aircraft, Aerospace, Aerospace Engineering, Matlab, Catia, Simulink, Aerodynamics, ANSYS, Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis, Fortran, CFD, Systems Engineering, Solid Edge, Fluid Mechanics, Simulations, Labview, Engineering, Composites, SolidWorks
Education
University of Southern California 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Senior
Martin Luther King Jr. High School 2006 — 2010
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diploma Programs
FireFly Space Systems September 2014 - Present
Virgin Galactic March 2012 - September 2014
Honda R&D Americas Inc. September 2005 - February 2012
Fiat July 2004 - August 2005
Romaero SA 2001 - 2004
Romaero SA 2001 - 2004
Skills
Aerospace, CATIA, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Propulsion, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aircraft, Space Systems, Composites, CFD, Hypermesh, Thermal Analysis, Spacecraft, NX Unigraphics, Ansys, GD&T
Education
Universitatea „Politehnica” din București 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Structural Engineering
"Gr. C. Moisil" High School of Inforamtion Technology 1991 — 1995
Aerojet Rocketdyne July 2015 - Present
Virgin Galactic January 2015 - July 2015
Aerojet Rocketdyne 2006 - December 2014
Aerojet Rocketdyne June 1997 - December 2014
DWP 1994 - 1996
Skills
Propulsion, Aerospace, Stress Analysis, Structural Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Aerospace Engineering, ANSYS, MathCAD, ASME, Pressure Vessels, Aircraft Design, CAD, CFD, Calculations, Catia, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering, Failure Analysis, Fluid Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Fortran, Heat Transfer, Manufacturing, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Piping, Pro Engineer, Root Cause Analysis, Space Systems, Structural Dynamics, Structural Engineering, Thermal, Thermal Analysis, Unigraphics, PTC Creo
Education
California State University-Northridge 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering
California State University-Northridge 1992 — 1997
Bachelor's Degree, Civil Engineering
Virgin Galactic July 2012 - Present
Space Exploration Technologies January 2012 - June 2012
USC Rocket Propulsion Lab August 2007 - December 2011
Space Exploration Technologies May 2011 - August 2011
USC Collaborative High Altitude Flow Facility January 2011 - May 2011
Laboratory of Spacecraft Environment Interaction Engineering August 2010 - December 2010
Sunivo Supply Chain Management Co. May 2010 - July 2010
ERC, Inc June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Testing, Spacecraft, Matlab, Solidworks, Propulsion, Program Management, Satellite, Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Space Systems, Aerodynamics, Fluid Dynamics
Education
University of Southern California 2012 — 2013
Master's degree, Aerospace Engineering, 3.67
University of Southern California 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Aerospace Engineering, 3.84
Virgin Galactic May 2012 - Present
The Spaceship Company April 2011 - May 2012
Gate Gourmet March 2007 - April 2011
Watts Health care corporation November 2003 - March 2006
Los Angeles Clippers January 2002 - April 2005
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Internet Recruiting, Union Negotiations, Policy/Procedure..., Job Descriptions, Compensation, Negotiation, OFCCP, Workers Compensation, Company Branding, Sourcing, Applicant Tracking..., Technical Recruiting, Recruitment/Retention, Employee Relations, Interviewing, Organizational..., Aerospace, Hiring, Deferred Compensation, Leadership, Corporate Branding, Human Resources, Personnel Management, Recruiting, Interviews, Performance Management, Management, College Recruiting, Start-ups, Workforce Planning, HRIS, Strategic Planning, Employee Benefits, Temporary Staffing, Temporary Placement, Taleo, Onboarding, Benefits Negotiation, New Hire Orientations, Talent Management
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2002 — 2004
Human Resources Mgmt (Extentsion)
Cal State Fullerton 1999 — 2004
BA, Psychology
Jacobs Technology May 2015 - Present
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems January 2014 - May 2015
Virgin Galactic July 2012 - December 2013
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems 2010 - 2012
US Navy January 2008 - November 2010
US Navy 2002 - 2010
Skills
DoD, Navy, Aviation, Avionics, Military Operations, Weapons, Flights, UAV, Electronic Warfare, Aerospace, Aerospace Engineering, Project Management, Risk Management, Management, Test Planning, Quality Center, Operational Test &..., FAA Certifications, Test Strategy, Airspace Management, Test Execution, ISR, Flight Operations...
Education
TUI University 2006 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
United States Naval Academy 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Moorpark High School 1994 — 1998
High School
Virgin Galactic October 2012 - Present
Metropolitan State College of Denver January 2009 - May 2012
Frontier Airlines March 2009 - February 2010
Adam Aircraft Industries 2004 - 2008
Skills
Aerospace, Aviation, Aircraft Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, Aircraft, Microsoft Office, Composites, Teamwork, Supervisory Skills, Excel, PowerPoint, Flights, Commercial Aviation, Commercial Space, Piloting, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Flight Planning, Airport Management, Flight Safety, Helicopters, Manufacturing, Airports, Airlines, Avionics, Human Factors, Aviation Security, Training, Maintenance, Airworthiness, Aeronautics, Aircraft Systems, Team Building
Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver 2009 — 2012
Aerospace Operations, Aviation and Aerospace Management
Westwood College of Aviation Technology 2000 — 2002
Associates in Occupational Studies., Airframe and Powerplant License
Aerodyne Industries February 2013 - Present
Virgin Galactic November 2012 - January 2013
DELTA G DESIGN INC. April 2011 - November 2012
SpaceX July 2009 - February 2011
Space Exploration Technologies 2009 - 2011
Ad Astra Rocket Company December 2005 - July 2009
Skills
Finite Element Analysis, Matlab, C/C++, Computational Fluid..., Labview, CFD, Aerospace, Propulsion, Sensors, Simulations, Test Engineering, Structural Analysis, Aircraft, Aerodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Spacecraft, Space Systems, Composites, Fortran, Hydraulic Systems, PLC Programming, Physics, LabVIEW
Education
Auburn University 2002 — 2004
M.S., Aerospace Engineering
Auburn University 1998 — 2002
B.S., Physics, 3.6
Virgin Galactic July 2013 - Present
DSE, Inc. February 2006 - June 2013
Kirkland & Ellis LLP November 2004 - October 2005
Chadbourne & Parke LLP September 1999 - October 2004
Skills
Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Government Contracting, Compliance, Corporate Governance, Foreign Corrupt..., ITAR Compliance, Litigation Management, FCPA, ITAR, Litigation, Legal Writing, Government, Government Procurement, Defense Contracting, Licensing, Defense, Legal Compliance, Privacy Law, Employment Law, Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Intellectual Property, Joint Ventures, Mergers
Education
New York University School of Law 1996 — 1999
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of California, Berkeley
A.B., with highest distinction, Polical Science
Virgin Galactic May 2012 - Present
Boeing Company August 2007 - July 2012
Boeing Company October 2003 - August 2007
Boeing Company, Rocketdyne August 1998 - October 2003
Boeing Company, Rocketdyne November 1986 - August 1998
Hydra Electric Company April 1984 - November 1986
Skills
Integration, Hardware, Aerospace, Data Analysis, Engineering, Assembly, Problem Solving, Manufacturing, Spacecraft, Propulsion, Space Systems, Earned Value Management, Systems Engineering
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 1978 — 1983
BSME, Engineering
JPMorgan Chase May 2014 - Present
JPL (NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory) September 2013 - April 2014
MIT Aeronautics & Astronautics September 2011 - August 2013
Draper Laboratory 2012 - 2013
Virgin Galactic May 2012 - August 2012
UC Berkeley Department of Astronomy October 2009 - May 2011
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Matlab, Physics, Astrodynamics, Systems Engineering, Python, Astronomy, C++, Java, Object Oriented Design, Monte Carlo Simulation, Algorithm Design, Guidance Navigation &..., IDL, Mathematica
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2011 — 2013
Masters, Aeronautics & Astronautics, 5
University of California, Berkeley 2007 — 2011
B.S., Engineering Physics, 3.97
Virgin Galactic November 2013 - Present
General Motors R&D Center July 2006 - October 2013
Automation and Robotics Research Institute (ARRI) at UT Arlington September 2004 - September 2005
Skills
Reconfigurable Computing, Device Drivers, Microcontrollers, CPLD, EDK, Altera Quartus, PowerPC, ARM, RTOS, Matlab, Labview, dSPACE, Simulink, FPGA, Xilinx, Verilog, VHDL, AHDL, ABEL, C, C++, Embedded C, AUTOSAR, CANalyzer, FlexRay, Microchip PIC, Internal Combustion..., Vehicle Testing, Vehicle Dynamics, Powertrain, Chassis, Steering, System Simulation, Arduino, Python, SPI, Visual Studio, I2C, QNX, Modbus, Linux, DSP, Unix, Sensors, Vector CANalyzer, Testing, Control Systems Design, ETAS INCA, Embedded Systems, Simulations
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 2003 — 2005
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Manipal Institute of Technology 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Virgin Galactic November 2011 - Present
JHU Applied Physics Laboratory July 2005 - October 2011
Lockheed Martin February 2004 - July 2005
Delta Velocity Corporation June 2001 - February 2004
Orbital Sciences Corporation June 1988 - June 2001
Hughes Aircraft Company 1979 - 1988
Skills
Process Improvement, Aerospace, Security Clearance, Space Systems, Operations Management, Problem Solving, Government, Systems Engineering, Earned Value Management, Program Management, Defense, Engineering Management, Integration, Engineering, Spacecraft, MS Project, Satellite, Proposal Writing, Aerospace Engineering, Project Management, Satellite Communications, Requirements Management, Aircraft, Leadership, Manufacturing, Government Contracting, Testing, Simulations, Configuration Management, DoD, Management, Start-ups, Procurement, Military, Requirements Analysis, Air Force, System Design, Propulsion, Mechanical Engineering, Six Sigma
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1975 — 1979
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Virgin Galactic January 2013 - Present
Innovative Building Systems, Inc. October 2007 - January 2013
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania September 2005 - October 2007
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania September 2004 - September 2005
Purchasing, Logistics, & Negotiations, Inc. March 2002 - September 2004
DSSI LLC / WorldCrest LLC June 2002 - July 2003
WorldCrest Group June 2000 - June 2002
IBM July 1998 - June 2000
IBM July 1995 - July 1998
Texas Instruments August 1993 - July 1995
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Contract Management, Strategic Planning, Management, Leadership, Collaborative Leadership, Project Management, Program Management, Business Process..., Contract Negotiation, Six Sigma, Strategic Alliances, Business Alliances, Materials Management, Team Building, Forecasting, Business Process, Manufacturing, Strategy, Outsourcing, Continuous Improvement, Start-ups, Operations Management, Logistics Management, Production Planning, ERP, Operational Excellence, Shared Services, Budgets, Supply Chain..., Warehousing, Organizational..., Goal Development, Cost Reduction..., Strategic Leadership, CRM, SAP, Sourcing, Negotiation, Pricing, Contract Negotiations, Cost Savings, Shared Services..., Innovation, Change Management, Logistics
Education
Southern Methodist University
MS, Engineering Management, 3.6
Michigan State University 1986 — 1991
BS, Industrial Engineering (Engineering Arts), 3.4
Pennsylvania State University 2005 — 2006
Purchasing Management Program Certificate
The University of Texas at Dallas 1993 — 1994
Collin County Community College 1992 — 1992
Virgin Galactic February 2015 - Present
Technische Universität München April 2014 - July 2014
National Instruments January 2010 - September 2012
Skills
Satellite, Satellite Communications, Satellite Imagery, Satellite Ground Systems, Satellite Systems..., Orbital Mechanics, Orbit Determination, Orbital Dynamics, Labview, NI LabVIEW, TestStand, Microsoft Office, Windows 7, Windows XP Pro, Linux, Synthetic Aperture Radar, Space Systems, Spacecraft, Space Environment, Coding Languages, FPGA, Microprocessors, Altimetry, GNSS, Signal Processing, LiDAR, Rockets, Space Technology, LabVIEW
Education
Technische Universität München 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Earth Oriented Space Science and Technology, 1.6
University of Florida 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering, 3.30/4.0
Virgin Galactic June 2014 - September 2014
Space Exploration Technologies January 2013 - June 2013
University of Texas at Austin November 2010 - December 2012
Blue Origin June 2012 - August 2012
Harwell Asturias Labs LLC December 2010 - April 2012
Harwell Asturias Labs, winner of 2009 Pete Conrad Spirit of Innovation Award October 2008 - November 2010
Skills
Fortran, Matlab, Solidworks, Research, Simulations, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Tecplot, ANSYS Fluent, Engineering, Testing, Technical Writing, Team Leadership, R&D, Numerical Analysis, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Heat Transfer
Education
Stanford University 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Aerospace Engineering, minor in Mathematics
Virgin Galactic April 2015 - Present
Space Exploration Technologies November 2013 - March 2015
Virgin Galactic February 2013 - October 2013
Masten Space Systems July 2010 - February 2013
Georgia Institute of Technology August 2008 - May 2009
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center June 2008 - August 2008
Georgia Institute of Technology January 2005 - May 2007
Siemens Power Generation September 2006 - November 2006
Skills
Propulsion, Solidworks, Matlab, Fracture Mechanics, Fatigue Analysis, Cryogenics, Combustion, TIG Welding, Machine Design, Engineering Management, Welding, Engineering, Composites, Aerospace Engineering, SolidWorks, Program Management, Testing
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2007 — 2009
M.S., Aerospace Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology 2002 — 2007
B.S., Aerospace Engineering
Virgin Galactic August 2015 - Present
AC&A December 2014 - August 2015
Space Exploration Technologies September 2014 - November 2014
Innovative Composite Engineering June 2014 - August 2014
Oregon State University June 2013 - June 2014
Oregon State University September 2011 - June 2014
Glumac October 2013 - December 2013
Climax Portable Machining & Welding Systems April 2013 - September 2013
Tektronix April 2012 - September 2012
INTO Oregon State University February 2010 - March 2012
Skills
Design for Manufacturing, Pro Engineer, Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis, Labview, Mechanical Engineering, Matlab, Inventor, Machining, CAD, Design of Experiments, Simulations, Product Design, AutoCAD, CFD, GD&T, Robotics, Engineering, Modeling, Manufacturing, Leadership, Communication, Heat Transfer, Autodesk Inventor, PTC Creo, SolidWorks, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Testing, Product Development, Project Management, CATIA, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Oregon State University 2009 — 2014
Honors Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Oregon State University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies with a Focus in German
Virgin Galactic August 2013 - Present
Purdue University August 2011 - May 2013
Harvey Mudd College January 2009 - May 2011
Yale University Grab Lab June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Matlab, Solidworks, Engineering, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Simulink, Python, NI LabVIEW, Labview, NX, ANSYS, Star-CCM+, PowerPoint, Project Management, Teamwork
Education
Purdue University 2011 — 2013
Master of Science, Aeronautics & Astronautics, 4.0 / 4.0
Harvey Mudd College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, General Engineering, 3.66 / 4.0
Virgin Galactic March 2014 - Present
Southwest Airlines November 1996 - February 2014
Piedmont Airlines d.b.a. USAir Express January 1994 - November 1996
Skills
Airlines, Airports, Aviation, Flights, Flight Safety, Contract Negotiation, Commercial Aviation, Leadership, Training, Airport Management, Flight Planning, Civil Aviation, Aviation Security, Charter, Human Factors, Aircraft
Education
The University of North Dakota
Aviation Administration
Moon Express August 2014 - Present
Companion Medical February 2014 - June 2015
Raw Science March 2014 - February 2015
Virgin Galactic 2011 - January 2014
MDA Information Systems LLC 2009 - 2011
National Institute of Aerospace 2003 - 2008
Aurora Flight Sciences 2002 - 2003
Orbital Sciences Corporation 1989 - 2002
Charles Stark Draper Laboratory 1983 - 1987
Skills
Aerospace, Mergers, Strategic Planning, Corporate Finance, Government Contracting, Capital Markets, Financial Analysis, Security Clearance, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Earned Value Management, Start-ups, Mergers & Acquisitions, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Satellite, Strategy, Leadership, Project Planning, Integration, Accounting, Process Improvement, Management, Systems Engineering, Analysis, Executive Management, Aircraft, Cross-functional Team..., Managerial Finance, Team Leadership, Business Development, Management Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Finance, Business Planning
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1987 — 1989
MBA, Entrepreneurial Management
Tufts University 1979 — 1983
BSME, Computer Science
Virgin Galactic December 2014 - Present
Sierra Nevada Corporation October 2012 - September 2014
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company December 2005 - October 2012
Utah State University July 2003 - December 2005
Jet Propulsion Laboratory June 2002 - August 2002
NASA Ames Research Center August 2000 - September 2001
Skills
Proposal Writing, Space Systems, System Design, Systems Engineering, Flight Test, Aerospace, Engineering, Integration, Program Management, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Management, Requirements Management, Satellite, Simulations, Spacecraft, Systems Design, Testing, Trade Studies, Propulsion
Education
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business 2007 — 2010
MBA, Sustainability
International Space University 2005 — 2005
Certificate, Space Systems
Utah State University 2003 — 2005
MS, Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles 1998 — 2003
BS, Aerospace Engineering
Aarhus Universitet
Locked On, Inc. 2003 - Present
Spirit Airlines 2010 - 2013
Virgin Galactic 2010 - 2012
USAirways 1988 - 2008
Net Jets Large Aircraft 2005 - 2006
Maryland Air National Guard 1982 - 2001
United States Air Force 1972 - 1980
Skills
Airlines, Aviation, Flight Operations, Change Management, Technical Writing, Aerospace, Flights, Customer-focused, Aircraft Maintenance, Travel Management, Aircraft, Piloting, Commercial Aviation, Airports, Flight Safety, Avionics, Airworthiness, Human Factors
Education
Oregon State University 1967 — 1971
BS, Systems Engineering
Virgin Galactic June 2015 - Present
General Dynamics Mission Systems April 2012 - June 2015
KTSi July 2007 - March 2012
USAF June 2000 - July 2007
Skills
DoD, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Aerospace, Earned Value Management, Requirements Management, System Design, Information Assurance, Security Clearance, Configuration Management, Defense, Government Contracting, Avionics, System Architecture, Military, Air Force, Defence, Satellite, Navy, Simulations, Space Systems, Sensors, Integration, C4ISR, Program Management, National Security
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2000 — 2002
Master of Science (MS), Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Virgin Galactic June 2015 - Present
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) February 2015 - June 2015
Trans-Pacific Institute LLC June 2013 - August 2013
The Aerospace Corporation June 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, English, PowerPoint, Windows, Research, Project Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Management, AutoCAD, Coaching, Engineering, Matlab, Solidworks, C++, Python, Data Analysis
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2012 — 2015
Bachelors Degree, Mechanical Engineering/Management
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mechanical Engineering/Management
Virgin Galactic July 2015 - Present
SpaceX March 2014 - April 2015
SpaceX September 2013 - February 2014
L-3 Communications January 2012 - June 2012
QinetiQ North America January 2011 - June 2011
TERMS Environmental Services, Inc. June 2006 - 2008
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering Management, SolidWorks, Testing, Manufacturing..., Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Aerospace
Education
Northeastern University 2007 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Virgin Galactic August 2015 - Present
Space Exploration Technologies September 2013 - Present
Space Exploration Technologies October 2012 - September 2013
California Institute of Technology June 2012 - September 2012
California Institute of Technology January 2012 - June 2012
California Institute of Technology December 2011 - June 2012
California Institute of Technology August 2011 - October 2011
Applied Minds April 2011 - July 2011
California Institute of Technology October 2010 - March 2011
California Institute of Technology February 2010 - May 2010
Skills
NX Unigraphics, Automation, Project Management, Electro-mechanical, Robotics, Matlab, Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis, Machining, Rapid Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mathematica, Simulink, Engineering, Mathematics, Labview, 3D Printing, Soldering, COSMOS, Mechanical Assemblies, Mobile Robotics, Laser Cutting, Python, C, R&D, Waterjet, CNC Mill, Project Planning, Modeling, Computer Vision, Design of Experiments, Programming, Metal Fabrication, Inventor, Milling, Control Systems Design, Engineering Management, Testing, GD&T, SolidWorks, LabVIEW, Simulations, Manufacturing, ANSYS, Design for Manufacturing, Systems Design, Lean Manufacturing
Education
California Institute of Technology 2007 — 2012
BA, Mechanical Engineering
Santa Ana College 2003 — 2006
AS, Engineering and Mathematics
Virgin Galactic June 2011 - February 2015
SHOP.COM August 2010 - June 2011
Innovate Entertainment May 2008 - January 2010
Terri Wright Design January 2004 - March 2008
Skills
Event Management, Photoshop
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 2007 — 2010
BA, Television, Film & New Media
Boston Architectural College 2001 — 2003
Architecture
Maserati of Walnut Creek June 2015 - Present
Desert European Motorcars, Ltd. November 2013 - June 2015
Virgin Galactic January 2010 - November 2013
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Newport Beach June 2012 - September 2013
Fisker of Vancouver January 2011 - May 2012
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver August 2010 - May 2012
Renshaw Travel January 2010 - August 2010
Graphically Speaking April 2009 - February 2010
Snaptech Marketing Group November 2008 - April 2009
Newport European Motorcars August 2003 - November 2006
Skills
Management, CRM, E-commerce, Sales, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Sales Management, Account Management, Marketing, Marketing Communications
Education
The University of British Columbia 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations
Ballerup Technical Gymnasium
Samfundsfag (Social Studies)
Los Altos High School
Orcas Island High School
Virgin Galactic July 2013 - Present
Clyde Machines, Inc. April 2013 - July 2013
Somerset Capital Group, Ltd. November 2011 - February 2013
Swissport August 2006 - November 2011
Swissport September 2007 - August 2008
Swissport August 2006 - September 2007
Epic Aviation February 2005 - August 2006
US Marine Corps 1999 - 2004
Skills
Aviation, Airlines, Airports, Aircraft, Transportation, Commercial Aviation, Operations Management, Flights, Ground Support Equipment, Procurement, Process Improvement, Pricing, Aviation Security, Freight, Logistics, Maintenance & Repair, Aerospace, Airport Management, Civil Aviation, Military, Logistics Management, Flight Safety, Charter, Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Leasing, Human Factors, Airworthiness, Piloting, IATA, Overhaul, Airline Management, Business Aviation, Aeronautics, Sabre, Avionics
Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2005 — 2011
MSA, Managment, Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2001 — 2004
BS, Aviation Management
Virgin Galactic April 2011 - Present
J.P. Morgan April 2005 - April 2011
Vastera Inc. January 2000 - March 2005
Asea Brown Boveri (Pvt.) Ltd. December 1989 - December 1999
Winthrop, Stimson Putnam & Roberts [now Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP] January 1986 - November 1989
U.S. Department of Commerce 1985 - 1986
Skills
Export Controls, Management Consulting, Sanction, International Trade, ITAR, Trade Compliance, Government, International Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions, EAR, Export, Project Planning, Licensing, International Business, Aerospace, Leadership, FCPA, OFAC, Defense, Proposal Writing, Process Improvement, Training, Regulations, Program Management, Risk Assessment, Security Clearance
Education
Humboldt State University 1980 — 1984
B.A., Political Science
Uppsala University 1982 — 1983
East European Studies
Arcata High School 1976 — 1980
Alströmergymnasiet 1978 — 1979
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities [Humanistiska programmet]
Virgin Galactic May 2011 - Present
The Spaceship Company May 2011 - March 2012
Space Exploration Technologies June 2009 - January 2011
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems August 2004 - May 2009
GENERAL ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT ENGINES June 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Catia V5, Igor Pro, Matlab, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Sketchup, Unigraphics, Catia, Aerospace, SketchUp, Systems Engineering, Composites, Spacecraft, Space Systems, Solidworks, Propulsion, Testing, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Aircraft, Aeronautics, Aviation, AS9100, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Aerodynamics, Engineering Management, Flight Test, Mechanical Engineering, Integration, Aircraft Design, Finite Element Analysis, Earned Value Management, Manufacturing..., GD&T, Simulations, SolidWorks
Education
Stanford University 2007 — 2009
Masters of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2000 — 2004
B.S. Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
SOUTH GATE HIGH SCHOOL 1996 — 2000
High School Diploma, General Studies
Stanford Center for Professional Development
Masters of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Virgin Galactic November 2014 - Present
Robert Half April 2013 - November 2014
GE Energy April 2012 - October 2012
looking for position October 2010 - April 2012
Science Applications International Corporation October 2007 - October 2010
Space Propulsion Group Inc July 2006 - October 2007
AerojetCorp June 2005 - July 2006
Geo-Centers, Inc. Army Research Laboratory February 2002 - June 2005
Pioneer Astronautics February 1998 - September 2001
Mobil Oil January 1991 - January 1998
Skills
Research, Spacecraft, Flight Test, Propulsion, Aircraft, Material Selection, Space Systems, Welding, Corrosion, Systems Engineering, Heat Treatment, Aerospace, Failure Analysis, Metallography, Mechanical Testing, Radiography, Pressure Vessels, Fracture Mechanics, Metal Fabrication, Testing, NDT, Materials Testing, Program Management, Military, Integration, Engineering, Avionics, DoD, Proposal Writing, Engineering Management, Earned Value Management, Government Contracting, Six Sigma, Materials, Security Clearance, Requirements Management, Reliability Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, Composites, Quality Control, Mechanical Engineering, Software Documentation, Manufacturing..., Finite Element Analysis, Aerospace Engineering, Simulations, Project Engineering, FMEA, Pyrotechnics
Education
Foothill College 1980 — 1981
History, Propulsion, Sociology
Evergreen Valley College
welding technology
USAF School of Applied Aerospace Sciences 1977 — 1977
Aerospace Science - Aircraft Maintenance Specialist
Virgin Galactic July 2013 - August 2015
United Airlines July 2011 - July 2013
United Airlines March 2008 - March 2010
The Boeing Company May 2006 - March 2008
Skills
Purchasing, Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Marketing Research, Operations Management, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain, Product Development, Product Marketing, Hospitality, Retail Design, Retail Packaging, Program Management, Management, Logistics
Education
Western Washington University 2010 — 2011
MBA, Focus on Finance & Marketing
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2003 — 2007
BS, Operations Management
The Spaceship Company July 2011 - Present
The Spaceship Company September 2009 - July 2011
Virgin Galactic September 2008 - September 2009
Virgin Galactic November 2006 - August 2008
Intelligent Engineering (Canada) Limited August 2005 - October 2006
Woodside Energy February 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Systems Engineering, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Aircraft, Integration, Project Planning, Aviation, Aerospace, Composites, Management, AS9100, Engineering Management, Aeronautics, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Program Management, Manufacturing, Avionics, Space Systems, Defense, Catia, Kaizen, Team Building, Testing, Project Management, Manufacturing..., Supply Chain, Product Development, Proposal Writing, Military
Education
International Space University 2006 — 2006
Summer Session Program
The University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Science
The University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Engineering
Virgin Galactic November 2010 - Present
CIT February 2007 - November 2010
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP March 2006 - February 2007
BOC 2005 - 2006
Prudential 2003 - 2005
D&B 1996 - 2003
D&B 1992 - 1996
Skills
Mergers, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Contract Negotiation, Due Diligence, Corporate Law, Program Management, Litigation, Software Documentation, Strategic Planning, Legal Writing, Project Management, Team Building, Legal Research, Management, Visio
Education
Seton Hall University 1980 — 1983
BA, Communication
Virgin Galactic May 2013 - Present
Circor Aerospace September 2011 - April 2013
Boeing October 2009 - September 2011
Boeing February 2009 - September 2011
Boeing December 2007 - February 2009
Boeing March 2005 - December 2007
Boeing October 2005 - April 2006
Boeing May 1999 - March 2005
Boeing September 2002 - November 2002
Boeing October 1997 - May 1999
Skills
Regulatory Requirements, FAA Repair Station, FAA Production / PMA, Aerospace, Aircraft, Aviation, Inspection, Supplier Quality, Quality Management, Program Management, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Problem Solving, Testing, Production, Quality Systems, Manufacturing, Integration, AS9100, Cross-functional Team..., Quality System, Continuous Improvement, Systems Engineering, Flight Test, Engineering, Airworthiness, Engineering Management, Airlines, Aircraft Maintenance, Value Stream Mapping, Configuration Management, Six Sigma, Earned Value Management, Maintenance & Repair, MRB, Manufacturing..., Quality Auditing, Aircraft Design, Quality Control, Kaizen, Aerospace Engineering, DMAIC, Composites, Flights, ISO, Space Systems, GD&T, Requirements Management
Education
Purdue University 1983 — 1988
Bachelor In Applied Science, Aviation Technology
James Whitcomb Riley High School 1980 — 1983
Virgin Galactic December 2013 - Present
Direct Holdings Global, Inc. (Formerly Time Life) October 2013 - November 2013
Chemonics International November 2011 - October 2013
Peace Corps August 2009 - July 2011
Vaughan Town 2011 - 2011
Hino Motors Manufacturing USA September 2006 - July 2009
Skills
French, Cost Reduction..., Continuous Improvement, Writing, Purchasing, Administration, Negotiation, Business Education, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Vendor Relationships, Risk Assessment, Procurement, System Administration, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Strategy, Management, Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Microsoft Excel, International..., Program Management, Budgets, Project Planning, Supply Chain, Marketing, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Time Management, Policy, Logistics, Cross-functional Team..., Operations Management, Government Procurement, Cost Benefit, Forecasting, Supply Management
Education
University of Michigan 2008 — 2014
Masters of Business Administration
Michigan State University 2001 — 2005
BA, Finance
John Cabot University 2003 — 2003
Italian Language, Business
SmartThings May 2015 - Present
Virgin Galactic May 2014 - April 2015
Planet Fitness Headquarters (Newington, NH) April 2014 - September 2014
Neuro Brands LLC. (Drink Neuro) March 2013 - April 2014
popchips April 2010 - March 2013
Virgin Charter July 2007 - November 2009
IMG October 2005 - June 2007
Universal Studios Hollywood July 1997 - September 2005
Taco Bell September 1994 - July 1997
Northern Trust January 1991 - June 1993
Skills
Product Placement, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Product Marketing, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, E-commerce, Advertising, Marketing, Online Advertising, CRM, Mobile Marketing, Brand Development, Market Research, Product Management, Strategy, Online Marketing, Leadership, SEM, Digital Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Entertainment, Product Development, Sales, Brand Awareness, Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Retail, Direct Mail, Market Planning, SEO, Customer Acquisition, Marketing Communications, Management, Product Launch, Cross-functional Team..., Creative Campaign...
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 1993 — 1994
MBA
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School 1985 — 1989
BSE
M7 Aerospace April 2015 - Present
Bristow Group 2014 - April 2015
Virgin Galactic October 2013 - November 2014
Bristow Group February 2012 - October 2013
Air Methods October 2011 - February 2012
Boeing March 2011 - October 2011
Dakota avionics June 2007 - March 2011
United States Air Force March 2001 - June 2007
Skills
Aircraft Maintenance, Avionics, Avionics Integration, A&P, Aviation Electronics, Aircraft Systems, Doors, Airworthiness, Airframe, Helicopters, Aeronautics, Overhaul, Flight Test, Ninja Skills, Military Aviation, PowerPlant, Line Maintenance, Flight Safety, Human Factors, Aircraft, Civil Aviation, Flight Simulation, Flights, Commercial Aviation, EASA, Aircraft Engines, Aviation, Flight Training, General Aviation, Flight Planning, Piloting, Business Aviation, CFI, Helicopter Operations, Aerospace Engineering, Crew Resource Management, Type Rating, Ground Instructor, Charter, System Safety, Air Force, Aerospace, UAV, Electronic Warfare, Airports, Airlines, Spacecraft, Space Systems, Space planning
Education
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide 2013 — 2014
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Brookings Harbor High School 1994 — 1998
Virgin Galactic May 2012 - Present
University of Arizona Steward Observatory August 2008 - May 2012
Ball Aerospace June 2011 - August 2011
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center June 2010 - August 2010
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) December 2008 - November 2009
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Optics, Engineering, Astronomy, Technical Writing, Public Speaking, Aerospace, Matlab, Project Management, Proposal Writing, Program Management, Zemax, SolidWorks, Payload Integration, Educational Outreach
Education
University of Arizona 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Optical Sciences and Engineering
Firefly Space Systems April 2014 - Present
Virgin Galactic August 2011 - April 2014
Space Exploration Technologies February 2008 - February 2011
Gruber Power Services March 2004 - December 2007
Arizona Instrument LLC July 2003 - February 2004
ASML August 2000 - January 2003
Skills
Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Testing, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Integration, Aerospace, Engineering, Troubleshooting, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Planning, Field Service, Test Equipment, Robotics, Project Management, Propulsion, Team Leadership, Automation, Semiconductors, Spacecraft, Calibration, Project Planning, Electricians, Aeronautics, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Aircraft, Aerospace Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Program Management, Aviation, Systems Engineering, Composites, Software Documentation, Space Systems, Manufacturing..., Earned Value Management, Engineering Management, AS9100, Catia, Root Cause Analysis, Avionics, Military, Labview, Aircraft Maintenance, System Design, Aerodynamics
Education
Texas State Technical College 1998 — 2000
AAS, Electronics Technology
Virgin Galactic June 2015 - Present
Patagonia September 2008 - June 2013
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) June 2012 - August 2012
California Department of Public Health May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Propulsion, Composites, Ground Support Equipment, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Research, Project Management, Leadership, AutoCAD, SolidWorks
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Bunker Hill Community College 2009 — 2012
Associate of Science (A.S.), Engineering
Virgin Galactic September 2015 - Present
Space Systems Initiative at The Applied Research Lab January 2013 - August 2015
Space Exploration Technologies September 2013 - December 2013
Pennsylvania State University August 2012 - May 2013
Temple University College of Science and Technology January 2010 - July 2012
Temple University Office of Undergraduate Admissions December 2007 - May 2012
Temple University College of Engineering May 2011 - August 2011
Wolfram Research June 2011 - July 2011
Temple University College of Engineering January 2011 - May 2011
Temple University College of Engineering August 2010 - May 2011
Skills
MATLAB, Mathematica, Origin, FLUENT, LABView, MultiSim, Linux, Arduino, Objective-C, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, ANSYS, Heat Transfer, Mechanical Engineering, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Matlab, Programming, Multisim, Thermodynamics, Engineering, Fortran, Labview, CFD, Finite Element Analysis, Fluid Mechanics, LaTeX
Education
Pennsylvania State University 2012 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Temple University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mechanical Engineering, Physics
The Boston Consulting Group March 2015 - Present
MORSE Corp January 2015 - Present
Virgin Galactic June 2014 - August 2014
Draper Laboratory January 2014 - May 2014
NASA Kennedy Space Center January 2014 - January 2014
JPL (NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory) June 2013 - August 2013
Aerojet June 2012 - August 2012
MIT September 2011 - January 2012
FIRST Robotics August 2009 - June 2011
Skills
Leadership, Python, Java, Machining, Teamwork, Team Management, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Engineering, PowerPoint, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Milken Community High School 2008 — 2011
Cornell University Summer College 2010 — 2010
4.0
Arizona Air National Guard August 2015 - Present
12th Air Force, Air Combat Command February 2013 - June 2015
152nd Fighter Squadron, Arizona Air National Guard December 2011 - February 2013
Virgin Galactic October 2011 - January 2013
Air National Guard / Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) January 2010 - October 2011
Air National Guard / Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) January 2009 - January 2010
Air National Guard / Air Force Reserve Command Test Center (AATC) March 2007 - January 2009
United States Air Force May 2005 - March 2007
USAF May 2004 - May 2005
416th Flight Test Squadron January 2003 - May 2004
Skills
Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Program Management, Military, Aviation, Engineering, Military Operations, Aircraft, Human Factors, DoD, Flights, Technical Writing, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Flight Simulation, Flight Test, Research, Security Clearance, National Security, Microsoft Office, Electronic Warfare, Defense, Testing, Weapons, Spacecraft, Simulations, C4ISR, Air Force, Avionics, UAV, Aeronautics
Education
MIT 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's of Science, Aeronautics and Astronautics
University of Colorado at Boulder 1994 — 1996
Master of Science (M.S.), Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
University of Colorado at Boulder 1996 — 2001
Master of Science (M.S.), Telecommunications Engineering
USAF Test Pilot School 2001 — 2002
Experimental Flight Test
Virgin Galactic December 2013 - Present
United Airlines January 2012 - December 2013
Dolby Laboratories Inc August 2011 - January 2012
Cost Plus World Market June 2011 - August 2011
Virgin America September 2007 - September 2009
US Airways April 2002 - August 2009
Skills
Sabre, Shares, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, SAP, Taleo, PeopleSoft
Education
New Mexico State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor; Business Administration, Marketing and Finance, 3.33/4.0
Orbital ATK August 2015 - Present
Interactive Product Lifecycle Engineering Lab August 2014 - May 2015
Virgin Galactic May 2014 - August 2014
Honda Aircraft Company January 2014 - May 2014
Honda Aircraft Company January 2013 - May 2013
Honda Aircraft Company May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Matlab, Simulink, AutoCAD, Engineering, Testing, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Catia, Inventor, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems May 2015 - Present
Virgin Galactic February 2011 - May 2015
Virgin Galactic 2011 - 2013
Flight Test Associates April 2010 - July 2010
Incotec January 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Aerospace, Aviation, Aircraft, Microsoft Office, Lean Manufacturing, Program Management, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Office Administration, Front Office, Office Management, Team Building, Data Entry, Visio, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Outlook, Recruiting, Event Management, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Cross-functional Team..., Organizational..., Account Reconciliation, Management, Operations Management, Training, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Negotiation, MS Project, Inventory Management, Proposal Writing, Government, Risk Management, Employee Relations, Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, SAP, Analysis, Project Planning, Purchasing, Technical Writing, Teamwork, Time Management
Education
Antelope Valley College 2007 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering November 2013 - Present
College Robotics Design Club, Loyola Marymount University March 2013 - Present
Virgin Galactic June 2015 - August 2015
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Research, Project Management, Leadership, LabVIEW, Matlab, Arduino
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2012 — 2016
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Virgin Galactic May 2015 - Present
Space Exploration Technologies October 2011 - February 2015
Target 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Performance Management, Human Resources, Temporary Placement, New Hire Orientations, Coaching, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Employee Benefits, Training, Leadership, Interviews
Education
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Certification, Human Resource Management
Virgin Galactic February 2015 - Present
The Society of Experimental Test Pilots October 2014 - Present
Scaled Composites April 2009 - February 2015
USAF July 2003 - March 2009
United Airlines September 1999 - June 2003
NASA March 1993 - September 1999
Bryan Cave, LLC May 1996 - May 1997
USMC April 1980 - March 1993
Skills
Air Force, Flight Test, Flight Safety, Flights, Aircraft, Avionics, CFI, Aerospace, Piloting, Aviation, Aerodynamics, Testing, Military, Flight Planning, Aircraft Maintenance, Helicopters, Top Secret, Aeronautics, Systems Engineering, Security Clearance, Civil Aviation, Commercial Aviation, Engineering, Command, Airlines, Flight Training, Crew Resource Management, DoD, Aircraft Design, Private Pilot, Aerospace Engineering, UAV, C4ISR, Military Operations, Human Factors, Aircraft Systems, Airworthiness, Defense, Electronic Warfare, Charter, Earned Value Management
Education
University of Tennessee Space Institute 1990 — 1992
M.S.
Kansas State University 1976 — 1979
BS
Virgin Galactic November 2012 - Present
Choza Del Mundo 2000 - Present
Virgin Galactic January 2006 - November 2012
Skills
Aerospace, Aircraft, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Systems Engineering, Team Leadership, Integration, Program Management, Aviation, Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance, Operations Management, Project Planning, Security Clearance, Earned Value Management, Lean Manufacturing, Proposal Writing
Education
The University of Manchester 2002 — 2005
PhD
Virgin Galactic December 2012 - Present
Masten Space Systems August 2012 - December 2012
Virgin Galactic May 2012 - August 2012
Boston University July 2011 - May 2012
Boston University January 2011 - May 2012
Boston University Rocket Team September 2008 - May 2012
MATCH Charter Public High School September 2010 - May 2011
Boston Public Schools September 2008 - December 2009
Skills
Additive Manufacturing, Solidworks, Matlab, Finite Element Analysis, Propulsion, Aerospace, Testing, Inventor, COMSOL, Labview, Composites, Production, Non-Destructive Testing, Fluid Systems, Siemens NX, Catia, AutoCAD, Engineering, SolidWorks
Education
Boston University 2008 — 2012
B.Sc., Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
Tel Aviv University 2010 — 2010
B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering
Virgin Galactic April 2015 - Present
Skills
Aerospace, Project Management, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Leadership, Program Management, Continuous Improvement, Management, Logistics, Inspection, Lean Manufacturing, Military, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.66
The Spaceship Company October 2014 - Present
Yuri's Night 2015 - 2015
Virgin Galactic May 2014 - August 2014
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory January 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Testing, Analysis, Structural Analysis, Materials, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Aerospace, Data Analysis, Structural Engineering, Engineering, 3D Printing, Rapid Prototyping, PowerPoint
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Materials Science
The Johns Hopkins University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Virgin Galactic March 2015 - Present
Space Exploration Technologies September 2013 - February 2015
AppleOne Employment Services September 2008 - September 2013
Brinderson Constructors, contracted through AppleOne Employment Services September 2007 - September 2008
Mad Engine October 2004 - November 2005
Total Enterprise, DBA: Mixology Girland Mixology Kids November 2003 - October 2004
International Boardriders Club, Inc., DBA: Body Code September 2000 - October 2003
Star Ride Kids Inc. March 1999 - August 2000
LT Apparel Group January 1995 - February 1999
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Photoshop, Facebook, Illustrator, Software, Language Development, Sourcing, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2011 — 2011
Human Resources Management Certification, Human Resources, 4.0
State University of New York College at Oneonta 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Apparel and Textiles
Virgin Galactic March 2015 - Present
Virgin Galactic January 2014 - March 2015
Virgin Galactic January 2013 - January 2014
Space Exploration Technologies September 2012 - December 2012
Space Exploration Technologies December 2011 - September 2012
Space Exploration Technologies September 2011 - December 2011
Space Exploration Technologies March 2011 - September 2011
Space Exploration Technologies November 2008 - March 2011
Space Exploration Technologies July 2010 - December 2010
Space Exploration Technologies August 2009 - July 2010
Skills
Project Planning, Interferometry, Simulations, Space Systems, Machining, Optics, Propulsion, Manufacturing, Environmental Testing, Databases, Spacecraft, Data Acquisition, Labview, Transportation, Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Testing, Engineering Management, Integration, Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, ERP, Fortran, Algorithms, System Design, Requirements Management, MRP, Experimentation, Cryogenics, Program Management, Design of Experiments, Earned Value Management, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management
Education
Harvey Mudd College 1985 — 1989
BS, Physics
ZS Associates July 2013 - Present
Virgin Galactic June 2012 - August 2012
MetroMile March 2012 - May 2012
Griffin Partners January 2012 - March 2012
Life Technologies January 2011 - March 2011
UC San Diego January 2011 - March 2011
Framemax, Inc July 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Project Management, Business Development, Analytics, Research, Product Development, Statistics, Product Management, Testing
Education
Stanford University 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Management Science and Engineering
UC San Diego 2007 — 2011
BS, Management Science
Virgin Galactic December 2014 - Present
Virgin Galactic October 2013 - Present
Boeing May 2012 - October 2013
Delta Air Lines August 2008 - April 2012
Skills
Nastran, Catia, Aircraft Design, Aerospace, Aircraft, Aerodynamics, Avionics, Composites, Damage Tolerance, Flight Test, Aerospace Engineering, Aviation, FEMAP, Stress Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Flight Dynamics, Matlab, Aeronautics, Systems Engineering, Simulations, Propulsion, Engineering, Structural Analysis, Spacecraft, Airworthiness, MSC.Patran, Fatigue Analysis, Aircraft Systems, Unigraphics, CATIA, NX Unigraphics
Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2010 — 2012
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 4.0/4.0
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering, 3.52/4.0
Virgin Galactic February 2011 - Present
XPRIZE 2008 - 2011
Zero Gravity 2007 - 2010
XPRIZE 2008 - 2008
SpaceAlumni.com 2005 - 2007
Futron Corporation 2004 - 2005
United Nations 2004 - 2004
Brown University 2002 - 2003
Harvard University 1999 - 2000
Skills
Aerospace, Program Management, Open Innovation, Investor Relations, Entrepreneurship, Public Speaking, Process Improvement, Satellite, Innovation Development, Spacecraft, Systems Engineering, Space Operations, Public Relations, Proposal Writing, Simulations, Technical Writing, Matlab, Space Systems, Strategy
Education
International Space University 2003 — 2004
Master's Degree, Space Studies
Harvard University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's Degree, Earth and Planetary Sciences
Virgin Galactic January 2014 - Present
Virgin Galactic March 2013 - January 2014
Space Exploration Technologies September 2008 - March 2013
GE Energy August 2005 - August 2008
Skills
CFD, Turbomachinery, Finite Element Analysis, Matlab, Unigraphics, Visual Basic, Microsoft Office, Propulsion, Aerospace, Gas Turbines, Aerodynamics, Thermal, Spacecraft, Aerospace Engineering, ANSYS, Systems Engineering
Education
Georgia Tech 2003 — 2005
MSc, Aerospace Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology 1999 — 2002
BSc, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering
Virgin Galactic July 2014 - Present
118th ASOS April 2007 - Present
Rally Point Management, LLC January 2012 - July 2014
Sierra Nevada Corporation October 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Mission Planning, Close Air Support, Sensor Operation, Communications, Analysis, Information Technology, Intelligence Analysis, ISR, Intelligence Gathering, Fire support, Military Operations, DoD Top Secret Clearance, Tactical Operations, Tactical Planning, National Security, Air Force, DoD, Military, Tactics, Defense
Education
American Military University 2015 — 2017
Bachelor of Science (BS), Space Studies
Community College of the Air Force 2007 — 2015
Information Systems Management AS, Management Information Systems, General
Grantham University 2011 — 2013
Electronics and Computer Engineering
Virgin Galactic April 2015 - Present
Vita Gottlieb March 2014 - July 2014
Brown's Fashion July 2013 - September 2013
Macy's October 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Sales, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Photoshop, Public Speaking, English, Windows, Time Management, Supply Chain Management
Education
University of Westminster 2013 — 2014
MSc Purchasing and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration and Management, General, Merit
UCSB 2010 — 2012
BA international and global studies
Virgin Galactic August 2013 - Present
Purdue University August 2011 - August 2013
Tutor.com June 2011 - September 2011
Parker Hannifin January 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Matlab, Solidworks, Propulsion, Operational Testing, Aerospace Engineering, NI Veristand, Procedure Review, Labview, Research, Heat Transfer, Pro/Engineer, SolidWorks, Pro Engineer, PTC Creo, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, CFD
Education
Purdue University 2011 — 2013
Master of Science, Aeronautics and Astronautics; Propulsion and Aerodynamics, 3.67
Case Western Reserve University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
Virgin Galactic June 2015 - Present
L-3 Communications November 2014 - May 2015
Mission Support Alliance (A Lockheed/Jacobs/G4S Joint Venture) 2011 - November 2014
Lockheed Martin January 2009 - 2011
Lockheed Martin June 2007 - January 2009
SPECTRUM Human Resource Systems Corporation May 2006 - June 2007
Hewlett-Packard April 2005 - August 2005
Colorado State University Bookstore 2003 - 2005
Skills
Access, Databases, Process Improvement, Government Contracting, FAR, System Administration, DoD, Microsoft SQL Server, Proposal Writing, Government Procurement, Requirements Analysis, Change Management, Integration, Software Documentation, Contract Negotiation
Education
University of Oregon 2014 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Applied Information Management, 4.0
Colorado State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Computer Information Systems
La Universidad de Pablo de Olavide 2005 — 2005
Faraday Future September 2015 - Present
XFish Inc. February 2000 - September 2015
Virgin Galactic June 2015 - August 2015
Northrop Grumman Corporation December 2014 - June 2015
SpaceX June 2014 - November 2014
KForce 1999 - 2000
PricewaterhouseCoopers 1998 - 1999
Century Group 1997 - 1998
Ajilon 1996 - 1997
Skills
Contract Recruitment, Diversity Recruitment, Technical Recruiting, Marketing, Sales, Recruiting, Human Resources, Start-ups, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Executive Search, Sourcing, Internet Recruiting, SaaS, Benefits Negotiation, Onboarding, Talent Management, College Recruiting, Employee Relations, Screening, Salesforce.com, Cold Calling, Account Management, Social Networking, Search, Temporary Placement, Management, Personnel Management, Leadership, CRM, Hiring, Interviews, Networking, Screening Resumes, Staffing Services, Job Descriptions, New Hire Orientations, IT Recruitment, Taleo, Employer Branding, Resume Writing, Temporary Staffing, Workforce Planning, Permanent Placement, Recruitment Advertising, Candidate Generation, Job Fairs, Corporate Recruiting, Staff Augmentation, Deferred Compensation
Education
UCLA 1988 — 1991
BA, English Literature
Trinity Law School
Law
Gandolfi Productions September 2010 - Present
Ventana Wilderness Alliance 2013 - 2013
Virgin Galactic 2012 - 2013
Jewel Theatre Company February 2010 - 2012
Shakespeare Santa Cruz June 2008 - September 2008
MY11 TV KOTR September 2005 - September 2008
Striaght Up Television 2002 - 2005
PCPA 1982 - 1983
Skills
Television, Final Cut Pro, Producing, Video Production, Post Production, Field and Studio..., Theatre, Editing, Acting, Film, Broadcast, Drama, Video, After Effects, Comedy, Documentaries, Camera Operating, Screenwriting, Sound, Digital Media, Web Video, Radio, Plays, Creative Writing, HD Video, Recording, Photography, Commercials, New Media, Short Films, Film Production, Voice Over, DVD Studio Pro, Directing, Entertainment, Festivals, Stage Management, Stage, Casting, Improvisation, Videography, Final Cut Studio, Illustrator, Shakespeare, Storytelling, Music Videos, Camera Operation, Video Editing, Media Production, Production Management
Education
Santa Clara University 1984 — 1988
Homestead High School 1977 — 1981
Mission Hill Jr. High
Virgin Galactic November 2013 - Present
Providence Health & Services December 2010 - October 2013
Visionstar, Inc February 2007 - October 2010
Fidelity February 2005 - February 2007
Skills
Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Payroll, Employment Law, Exit Interviews, Quickbooks, Performance Reviews, Benefits, Policy, HRIS, FMLA, Conflict Resolution, Interviewing, Kronos, Hiring, New Hire Orientation, HR Policies, Workers Compensation, Payroll Processing, Orientation, ADP, Job Descriptions, HR Strategy, Organizational..., Legal Compliance, COBRA, Recruitment/Retention, Performance Appraisal, Organizational..., Compliance, Employee Benefits, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Compensation, Applicant Tracking..., QuickBooks, Recruiting, Interviews, Personnel Management, New Hire Orientations, Change Management, Deferred Compensation, Leadership, Employee Handbooks, College Recruiting, Labor Relations, Training, Workforce Planning
Education
California State University-Dominguez Hills 2012 — 2013
PHR, Professional in Human Resources Certification Prep Course
HR Management Certificate 2012 — 2012
Long Beach Non Profit Partnership, August 2012
Centralia Community College
Virgin Galactic April 2015 - Present
Virgin Galactic September 2012 - April 2015
Planetary Resources, Inc. May 2012 - June 2012
Generation Orbit Launch Services, Inc. April 2011 - April 2012
SpaceWorks Enterprises, Inc. (SEI) March 2008 - April 2012
SpaceWorks Enterprises, Inc. (SEI) October 2000 - March 2008
Space Systems Design Laboratory (SSDL) - Georgia Institute of Technology September 1998 - August 2000
Futron Corporation June 1998 - September 1998
Communications Industry Group, Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting) January 1997 - August 1997
Assurant (formerly United Family Life-UFL Insurance Company) June 1995 - August 1996
Skills
Aerospace engineering, Global Business..., Media Production, Export Controls, Proposal Management, Proposal Generation, Proposal Writing, Strategic Thinking, Program Management, Systems Engineering, Financial Analysis, Cost Engineering, Operations Engineering
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1998 — 2000
M.S.
Georgia Institue of Technology 1995 — 1998
B.S.
Emory University 1993 — 1995
B.A.
Virgin Galactic November 2014 - Present
Space Exploration Technologies June 2006 - November 2014
Xilinx, Inc December 1999 - June 2006
UC Santa Cruz August 1998 - June 1999
Skills
FPGA, PCB design, System Design, Team Building, Schematic, DDR2, PCIe, Testing, Hardware Architecture, Hardware, Xilinx, Simulations, Systems Engineering, AS9100, EEE Piece Parts, Radiation Effects, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Space Systems, Verilog
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 1995 — 1999
M.S.
College of San Mateo 1992 — 1995
Transfer
Virgin Galactic April 2012 - Present
GE Aviation January 2012 - April 2012
Space Exploration Technologies November 2010 - January 2012
Systems Documentation, Inc. November 2009 - November 2010
Michael Page International July 2007 - May 2009
Michael Page International July 2007 - May 2009
Nancy Zucker Associates February 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, Recruiting, Executive Search, Human Resources, Technical Recruiting, Screening, Temporary Placement, Direct Sourcing, Client Relationship..., Social Media Outreach, Social Networking, Training, Coaching, Candidate Assessment, Candidate Selection, Candidate Generation, Employee Relations, Strategy, Organizational..., Leadership, Team Building, Security Clearance, Personnel Management, HRIS, Deferred Compensation, Applicant Tracking..., Benefits Negotiation, Negotiation, Onboarding, Hiring, Cold Calling, Social Media, Reference Checking, Employee Engagement, Business Relationship..., Talent Management, CRM, Background Checks, Management, Full-cycle Recruiting, Career Counseling, Salary Negotiation, Offer Letters, Recruitment/Retention, Employee Training, College Recruiting, Training & Development, Community Relations, Community Development
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1998 — 2002
BFA
Virgin Galactic September 2015 - Present
MINDBODY, Inc. March 2014 - September 2015
Cornerstone OnDemand November 2010 - February 2014
World Poker Tour, bwin.party digital entertainment July 2005 - November 2010
Sony Pictures Entertainment March 2004 - July 2005
Skills
Budgets, ERP, Online Gaming, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Large-Scale Budget &..., Corporate Finance, Business Analysis, SaaS, E-commerce, Online Advertising, Affiliate Marketing, SEM, Financial Analysis, Business Intelligence, Process Improvement, Revenue Recognition, GAAP, Variance Analysis, US GAAP, Strategic Financial..., Analysis, Accounting, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Forecasting, Management, Finance, Financial Planning
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1995 — 1999
BA, Business Economics with Emphasis in Accounting
Virgin Galactic October 2014 - April 2015
Ernst & Young January 2006 - January 2014
Phelps Dodge June 2005 - December 2005
Ernst & Young September 1993 - June 2005
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Auditing, GAAP, CPA, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Big 4, Tax, Internal Controls, External Audit, Finance, Financial Statements, Mergers, SEC Filings
Education
Arizona State University 1996 — 1998
MBA
University of Tulsa 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting, Summa Cum Laude
Virgin Galactic February 2014 - Present
Adaptive Designs May 1999 - Present
Virgin Galactic August 2012 - February 2014
Blue Origin May 2012 - May 2012
Space Exploration Technologies November 2011 - April 2012
Space Exploration Technologies January 2011 - December 2011
Space Exploration Technologies May 2002 - January 2011
Boeing 1987 - 2002
United States Marine Corps 1982 - 1987
Skills
Aerospace, Program Management, Product Development, Integration, Unigraphics, Product Management, Engineering, Strategic Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Machining, Problem Solving, Solidworks, Assembly, CAD, Testing, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Modeling, Excel, Visio, Documentation, Technical Writing, Aircraft, Word, Production, MS Project, ANSYS, Analysis, Friction Stir Welding, Friction Stir Weld..., Weld Development, NX, Teamcenter, Microsoft Excel, Manufacturing, Software Documentation, Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, Composites, Propulsion, Manufacturing..., System Design, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Tools, Design for Manufacturing, Microsoft Word, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Space Systems
Education
California State University-Long Beach
BS Aerospace Engineering
Virgin Galactic February 2012 - Present
The Spaceship Company April 2010 - March 2012
Pacific Summit Energy LLC January 2008 - April 2010
Cosenza Concepts 1989 - January 2008
Skills
Integration, Program Management, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Process Improvement, ERP, Software Documentation, Project Planning, Disaster Recovery, Testing, Troubleshooting, Outsourcing, Management, Product Development, Procurement, Team Building
Education
Long Beach City College 1979 — 1981
Firefly Space Systems January 2014 - Present
Virgin Galactic May 2011 - December 2013
Blue Origin April 2011 - May 2011
Space Exploration Technologies June 2006 - April 2011
NASA March 2001 - June 2006
United States Air Force August 1996 - March 2001
Skills
Spacecraft, Space Systems, Propulsion, Orbital Mechanics, Aerospace, Program Management, Integration, Systems Engineering, Matlab, Engineering, Security Clearance, Earned Value Management, Aircraft, Simulations, Engineering Management, DoD, System Design, Aircraft Maintenance, Aviation, Testing, Avionics, Defense, Satellite, Government Contracting, Composites, Requirements Management, Proposal Writing, Military, Flight Test, Air Force, Configuration Management, Technical Writing, Aerospace Engineering
Education
Princeton University 1997 — 2002
Ph.D., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Virgin Galactic June 2015 - Present
Virgin Galactic June 2014 - May 2015
Space Exploration Technologies April 2012 - April 2014
Space Exploration Technologies February 2011 - April 2012
Space Exploration Technologies 2002 - June 2011
Boeing February 1988 - July 2002
Skills
Propulsion, Spacecraft, Space Systems, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Unigraphics, Avionics, Teamcenter, Product Development, Satellite, Aircraft, Sourcing, AS9100, Production Planning, Aerodynamics, Composites, Earned Value Management, Engineering, Engineering Management, Flight Test, GD&T, Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, Testing, Data Acquisition, Labview, Machining, Configuration Management, Mechanical Engineering, LabVIEW, Leadership
Education
Penn State University 1982 — 1987
MSME
Virgin Galactic February 2013 - Present
Warner Music Group November 2011 - February 2013
Warner Music Group April 2009 - November 2011
Grant Thornton September 2006 - April 2009
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, General Ledger, US GAAP, Auditing, SEC filings, Financial Modeling, CPA, Variance Analysis, GAAP, Account Reconciliation, Sarbanes-Oxley, Revenue Recognition, Financial Statements, Accounts Receivable, Hyperion Enterprise, Consolidation, Forecasting, Tax, Internal Audit, SEC Filings, Hyperion
Education
Ohio Wesleyan University 2002 — 2006
Accounting
Virgin Galactic September 2014 - Present
CS Engineering January 2012 - Present
Pratt Whitney Rocketdyne July 2005 - September 2014
Skills
Cryogenics, Rocket Testing, Orbital Mechanics, Control Systems, Space Systems, Propulsion, Spacecraft
Education
University of Southern California 2008 — 2009
M.S., Systems Architecting and Engineering
University of Southern California 2006 — 2007
M.S, Aerospace Engineering
Purdue University 2001 — 2005
B.S., Aerospace Engineering
Purdue University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Mathematics
Virgin Galactic September 2013 - Present
Arrowhead Products June 2012 - September 2013
NASA October 2006 - June 2012
CFD Research Corporation May 2005 - October 2006
Northrop Grumman Corporation 2003 - 2005
ARC UK Ltd. 2000 - 2003
Kaiser Marquardt 1997 - 2000
Skills
Propulsion, Aerospace, Spacecraft, Space Systems, Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Aerodynamics, Combustion, Flight Dynamics, Propulsion Systems, Testing, Launch Vehicles, Fluid Dynamics, CFD, System Design, Heat Transfer, Earned Value Management, Program Management, Wind Tunnel Testing, Matlab, Design of Experiments, Trade Studies, Six Sigma, Simulations, Research, Data Acquisition, Proposal Writing, C++, Reliability, Visual Basic, Signal Processing, Electronics, C, Instrumentation, Visual C#, Data Analysis, Control Valves, Valves, Java, Probability, Systems Design
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1992 — 1996
Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1992 — 1994
MS, Aerospace Engineering
University of Michigan 1987 — 1992
BS, Aerospace Engineering
Hazel Park High School 1984 — 1987
Diploma
Baylor University December 2014 - Present
Space Exploration Technologies December 2012 - December 2014
Virgin Galactic January 2012 - December 2012
Space Exploration Technologies March 2010 - January 2012
Kelly Space & Technology, Inc. June 2004 - March 2010
Skills
Avionics Design, Altium Designer, NI LabVIEW, Avionics, SCADA, Digital Instrumentation, Telemetry, Schematic, Industrial Control, Data Systems, Realtime Programming, Testing, Control Systems Design, Digital Communication, Systems Engineering, NI, PXI, PAC, PLC, C++, C, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Eplan, IT Management, Aerospace, Analog Circuit Design, Digital Cir, Oil & Gas Industry, PCB design, Aerospace Engineering, Propulsion, Labview, Electronics, Engineering, Engineering Management, LabVIEW, Matlab
Education
California State University-San Bernardino 2000 — 2004
B.S., Physics
Stony Brook University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Virgin Galactic March 2014 - Present
The Boeing Company February 2008 - March 2014
Huntsville Hospital March 2007 - February 2008
U.S. Space & Rocket Center January 2007 - March 2007
USAF October 2002 - October 2006
Skills
Security Clearance, Military, Air Force, DoD, Physical Security, Top Secret, Program Management, Proposal Writing, Systems Engineering, Government Contracting, Aerospace, Defense, National Security, Security, Intelligence Analysis, Earned Value Management
Education
Cornerstone University 1997 — 2000
BA, Sports Management
Tolteq April 2014 - Present
Virgin Galactic June 2011 - April 2014
SpaceX August 2009 - February 2011
American Express August 2005 - January 2009
Siebel Systems 2000 - 2005
Integration Services Inc. 1994 - 2000
Daniel Industries October 1988 - November 1994
Delta Soft Inc. January 1984 - October 1988
Skills
Testing, Project Management, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Matlab, Program Management, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Integration, SaaS, Team Building, Management, Visio
Education
University of Houston 1989 — 1991
Physics Courses, Physics
Tyler Junior College 1982 — 1984
Associate of Arts, Computer Science
Hyperloop Tech April 2015 - Present
Virgin Galactic June 2014 - April 2015
Space Exploration Technologies October 2013 - June 2014
Space Exploration Technologies September 2012 - October 2013
Space Exploration Technologies June 2008 - September 2012
MIT Lincoln Laboratory 2007 - 2007
Boeing 2007 - 2007
Skills
Aerospace, Aerospace Engineering, ANSYS, Finite Element Analysis, Propulsion, Unigraphics, Simulations, Composites, Solidworks, Systems Engineering, FEMAP, Aerodynamics, Teamcenter, NX 6, Engineering Plastics, Project Management, Simulink, Aircraft Design, Structural Engineering, Pnuematics, NX Unigraphics
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering, 3.78 / 4.00
The University of Texas at Austin 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Plan II Honors (Liberal Arts)
Rolling Meadows
Rolling Meadows
Patti Grace Smith Consulting 2008 - Present
Patti Grace Smith Consulting 2008 - Present
Patti Grace Smith Consulting 2008 - Present
Patti Grace Smith Consulting 2008 - Present
CSSI, Inc. 2008 - Present
Virgin Galactic 2004 - Present
United Launch Alliance May 2009 - August 2013
The Tauri Group May 2008 - 2012
Federal Aviation Administration 1995 - 2008
Skills
Aerospace, Program Management, Systems Engineering, Strategic Planning, Government, Security Clearance, Proposal Writing, Integration, DoD, Project Management, Business Strategy, Technical Writing, Analysis, Government Contracting, Earned Value Management, Defense, Requirements Analysis, National Security, Project Planning, Management Consulting, Military, Policy, Process Improvement, Aircraft, Aviation, Requirements Management, Command, Air Force, Risk Management
Education
Auburn University 1968 — 1970
Work toward Master's Degree
Tuskegee University 1964 — 1968
B.A, English
Virgin Galactic November 2014 - Present
In@inThinking Network 1998 - Present
Aerojet Rocketdyne September 1987 - Present
Varsity Park HOA 1996 - 2013
Boeing 1999 - 2005
Lockheed Space Operations Co September 1985 - October 1986
Skills
Aerospace, Manufacturing, Testing, Propulsion, Engineering, Pro Engineer, GD&T, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Writing, Engineering Management, SPC, CAD, Engineers, Product Development, Process Simulation, Mechanical Engineering, Pro/Engineer, Aerospace Engineering, Problem Solving, Assembly, Deming Practiioner, Space Systems, Heat Transfer, Spacecraft, Program Management, Oxygen, Process Development, Aerodynamics, DMAIC, Stress Analysis, Kaizen, AS9100, Failure Analysis, FMEA, Manufacturing..., Earned Value Management, Composites, ANSYS, Process Engineering, Hypersonics, Export Control..., Geometric Dimensioning...
Education
Loyola Marymount University 2001 — 2006
MS, Engineering and Productivity Management
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1977 — 1986
BSME, Engineering
Virgin Galactic May 2014 - Present
ICON Aircraft November 2012 - May 2014
Small Business Owner April 2012 - October 2012
Space Exploration Technologies May 2011 - April 2012
Adams Thermal Systems July 2010 - May 2011
Grupo Antolin October 2007 - July 2010
Android Industries November 1997 - September 2007
Siemens Automotive January 1995 - December 1997
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, TPS, Start-ups, Capital Projects, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Facility Layout, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing Management, Operations Management, Capacity Analysis, 5S, Problem Solving, Program Management, Product Launches, new product introduction, Team Leadership, department leadership, lean mentorship, Material Handling, Materials Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Process Consulting, Company Turnaround, Technical Presentations, Quoting, Process Engineering, tooling and equipment..., OEE, 3PL, PPAP, APQP, TS 16949, AS9100, Warehousing Operations, Plant Management, International Management, Industrial Engineering, Aerospace Manufacturing, Automotive, Value Stream Mapping, New Product..., Entrepreneur, Machine Tools, Kaizen, Toyota Production System, Kanban
Education
The University of Birmingham 1986 — 1987
M. Sc (eng), Thermodynamics - Engineering
Coventry University 1983 — 1986
B. Eng (honors), Engineering - Mechanical, Manufacturing
Smartfig.com ChairmanFamily Choice Mortgage1997 - 2010
Virgin Galactic 2005 - 2009
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Change Management, Business Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mortgage Lending, Private Equity, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Process Improvement, Management, Business Development, Banking, Financial Analysis, Start-ups, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Risk Management, Program Management, Negotiation, Mortgage Banking, Coaching, Marketing, Mergers, Leadership, Refinance, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Sales, Business Planning, Loans
Education
Clark University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting and Finance
Dartmouth College - The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
Tuck Executive Program
Suffolk University Law School
Doctor of Law (JD)
Virgin Galactic January 2015 - Present
Penn State Lunar Lion Google Lunar XPRIZE Team February 2014 - September 2014
Penn State Lunar Lion Google Lunar XPRIZE Team May 2013 - September 2014
Applied Defense Solutions May 2012 - August 2012
Jet Propulsion Laboratory May 2011 - August 2011
Applied Defense Solutions May 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Matlab, Java, C++, C#, STK, Astrogator, IBM DOORS, VB.NET, VBA, Mathematica, Microsoft Office, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Research, Data Analysis
Education
Penn State University 2012 — 2014
Master's Degree, Aerospace Engineering
University of Virginia 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Aerospace Engineering
Virgin Galactic July 2015 - Present
Aerojet Rocketdyne (formerly Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne) June 2011 - Present
Aerojet Rocketdyne (formerly Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne) January 2010 - June 2011
Aerojet Rocketdyne (formerly Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne) July 2008 - December 2009
Computational Biomechanics Lab, UCLA October 2007 - December 2007
Active Materials Lab, UCLA March 2007 - August 2007
Honeywell Aerospace June 2006 - February 2007
Skills
Matlab, C++, CFX, Pro Engineer, Solidworks, ANSYS, Fluent, Autodesk Software, Ensight, MathCAD, Nastran, Unix
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
BS, Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles
MS, Mechanical Engineering
Virgin Galactic March 2015 - Present
Transonic Combustion Inc. September 2007 - February 2015
Jonrad Mfg June 2000 - September 2007
Skills
Mastercam Programing, CNC Set-up, Live Tooling, Cnc, Mastercam, Machine Tools, Automotive, Machining, CAD/CAM, Product Development, GD&T, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Lathe, Engineering, Solidworks, R&D, Manufacturing, CAD, Continuous Improvement, Product Design, SolidWorks, PPAP, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Six Sigma
Education
Moorpark College
Business Administration and Management, General
Newbury Park HS
Grad
Virgin Galactic February 2011 - Present
SAIC December 2006 - February 2011
Cyclobaric Technologies Corporation, Vancouver, Canada July 2004 - August 2005
Pacific Coastal Airlines June 2003 - September 2003
Skills
Aerospace, Aircraft, Aviation, Systems Engineering, Engineering, Spacecraft, Space Systems, Security Clearance, Aircraft Maintenance, Microsoft Office, Flights, Propulsion, Aeronautics, Mechanical Engineering, Airports, Integration, Military, Requirements Management, Air Force, Commercial Aviation, Human Factors, MS Project, Airlines, Testing, Engineering Management, Aerospace Engineering, Flight Test
Education
The University of British Columbia 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Applied Science, Integrated Engineering
Virgin Galactic April 2012 - Present
The Spaceship Company October 2011 - April 2012
Bombardier Learjet May 2008 - October 2011
Adam Aircraft 2006 - 2008
Hawaiian Airlines 2002 - 2008
Evergreen EAGLE 1999 - 2002
Skills
Catia, Composites, Aircraft, Avionics, Aircraft Maintenance, Lean Manufacturing, Aerospace, Manufacturing..., Aviation, MS Project, Program Management, Product Development, Problem Solving, Aircraft Structures, Strategic Planning, Helicopters, Airworthiness, Coaching, Microsoft Office, A&P, Spacecraft, Maintenance & Repair, CATIA, Flight Test, Supply Chain Management, MatrixOne, Engineering Management, Aircraft Systems, Earned Value Management, AS9100, Aerodynamics, Stress Analysis
Education
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology 1990 — 1993
Associates Degree of Applied Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Aviation Technology/Maintenance
Virgin Galactic April 2012 - Present
Spaceport America; New Mexico Spaceport Authority; State of NM January 2008 - May 2010
Standard Aero July 2005 - December 2007
Honeywell Aerospace January 1986 - July 2005
Education
Arizona State University 2000 — 2002
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1985
BS Aero Astro Engineering
Virgin Galactic June 2013 - Present
Space Exploration Technologies May 2009 - May 2013
Boeing defence systems January 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Finite Element Analysis, Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Matlab
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2004 — 2008
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Virgin Galactic January 2015 - Present
Texas A&M University-Kingsville August 2014 - Present
Texas A&M University-Kingsville February 2015 - May 2015
Texas A&M University-Kingsville October 2014 - March 2015
Future STEM Teachers of South Texas October 2014 - January 2015
Locuz Enterprise Solutions Ltd May 2013 - July 2014
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay June 2012 - May 2013
Spoken-Tutorials December 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Linux, Linux System..., Ubuntu, RedHat, System Administration, MySQL, Open Source, Apache, LDAP, CentOS, PHP, Network Security, DNS, Python, Shell Scripting, Cluster, C, Unix Shell Scripting, Linux server..., Windows, Photoshop, Moodle, SSL, Clustering, phpBB, Drupal, jQuery, AJAX, Linux Security, Web Development, Server Administration, Suse, Fedora, Security, Web Servers, AWS, Hadoop, Twiiter Bootstrap, Iptables, Linux Firewalls, SVN, Github, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, OpenQRM, CloudStack, Red Hat Linux, C, Programming, Java
Education
Texas A&M University-Kingsville 2014 — 2016
Master’s Degree, Computer Science, 3.57/4.0
Arya College of Engineering & Information Technology 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Technology, Computer Engineering, 64.86 %
Army School, Kota 2006 — 2007
All India Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, Science with Mathematics, 79 %
Army School, Kota 2004 — 2005
All India Senior Secondary Examination, 74 %
Virgin Galactic January 2013 - Present
Space Exploration Technologies January 2012 - November 2012
Arizona State University August 2010 - May 2011
NASA Space Grant August 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Matlab, Solidworks, Finite Element Analysis, Aerospace Engineering, Propulsion, Unigraphics, Catia, CFD, C++, Solid Mechanics, LaTeX, CAE, Structural Analysis, Testing, Fortran, Fluid Mechanics, Programming, Engineering, Fracture Mechanics, Simulations, Space Systems, NI LabVIEW, Physics, Aerodynamics, C, MathCAD, COMSOL, Design of Experiments, Thermal Analysis, Technical Writing, Fluid Dynamics, Spacecraft, AutoCAD, Numerical Analysis, Machining, Pro Engineer, Heat Transfer, Aerospace, Composites, Thermodynamics, Stress Analysis, Sensors, GD&T, Java, Mathematica, CAD, Solid Edge
Education
Arizona State University 2007 — 2011
B.S, Aerospace Engineering; Astronautics
Virgin Galactic January 2015 - Present
Matternet Inc. September 2014 - January 2015
Toyon Research Corporation June 2012 - August 2014
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration June 2011 - August 2011
UPS August 2008 - September 2010
Skills
Simulations, Matlab, Verilog, Simulink, VHDL, Microcontrollers, Pspice, Algorithms, Digital Signal..., C++, Hardware Architecture, Testing
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Electrical Engineering, 3.8
California State Polytechnic University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering
Virgin Galactic March 2015 - Present
The Aerospace Corporation July 2008 - March 2015
Skills
Spacecraft, Systems Engineering, Space Systems, Aerospace, Fortran, Engineering Management, Simulations, Trade Studies, Propulsion, Aerospace Engineering, Earned Value Management, Matlab, DoD, Heat Transfer, Mechanical Engineering
Education
Purdue University 2006 — 2008
MS, Aerospace Engineering
Washington University in St. Louis 2002 — 2006
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Virgin Galactic September 2015 - Present
Deming Builders October 2014 - Present
Space Exploration Technologies April 2011 - July 2014
Space Exploration Technologies April 2011 - January 2014
Ancra International LLC - Cargo Handling Systems 2010 - 2011
Deming Builders 1997 - 2010
Carcraft 1997 - 1998
Skills
Aerospace, Engineering Management, Engineering, Avionics Integration, Manufacturing, Avionics, Spacecraft, Composites, Lean Manufacturing, Space Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Program Management, Electro-mechanical, Mechanical Assembly, Propulsion Systems, Propulsion, IPC, Pneumatic Testing, Pneumatic Systems, Mechanical Drawings, Mechanical Analysis, Mechanical Inspection, Mechanical Systems, Mechanical Testing, Wiring Diagrams, Blueprint Reading, Aerospace Structures, Flight Hardware, Spacecraft Design, Spacecraft Hardware, Harness, 5S, Engineering Drawings, Aircraft Systems, Aircraft Structures, Assembly Drawings, Clean Rooms, ESD control, Electronics, Digital Electronics, Assembly Processes, System Testing, Quality Control, Process Improvement, Integration, Management, Building Construction, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Testing
Education
Training & Certifications 1998 — 2015
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc
Diploma, Automotive Technology