Qualifications Background: Engineering and Project Management experience covering a broad range of technical discipline and product domains Engineering Manager, Space Launch System Spacecraft Payload Integration and Evolution Office Manager. Engineering Knowledge Management Information Technology Project Space Shuttle Main Engine Flight Component Manager Safety and Reliability Systems Engineering Nuclear Power Systems Engineering Professional Experience Summary: I have been engaged in end to end product/project management and systems engineering for much of my career. Development of my systems engineering, product management skills began early on at TVA where I managed safety rated nuclear power plant piping and mechanical systems, continued as I managed complex space flight components for the Space Shuttle and NASA Next Generation Launch Technology programs to most recently managing the Space Launch System Spacecraft and Payload Integration Office Engineering Team. Successful execution of functional responsibilities involves effective and dynamic interaction and communication with all levels of internal and external Institutional, Program management and technical workforce. I have incorporated rigorous and disciplined system engineering practices and provided motivated and results oriented leadership in all of my roles. NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Feb 2013 - present Engineering Task Manager, Alternate Lead Systems Engineer NASA Spacecraft and Payload Integration and Evolution (SPIE) Office Responsible for management of MSFC engineering efforts including planning, directing and monitoring over 200 engineering tasks, along with the resources and schedule for delivering the Integrated Spacecraft Payload Propulsion Element (ISPE) supporting the Space Launch System (SLS) Program. Work scope involves twelve elements of the Spacecraft and Payload Integration Evolution (SPIE) Work Breakdown Structure, with responsibility for monitoring and integrating resources from all MSFC Engineering Departments, two prime contractors and managing over $20M in annual material, ODC and payroll budget. Major achievements during my tenure include development and delivery of all engineering products supporting the ISPE technical baseline through three major design milestone reviews and technical execution of the design, flight certification and delivery of the Multipurpose Crew Vehicle Stage Adaptor (MSA), a major flight element supporting the successful launch of the SLS Exploration Flight Test Vehicle (EFT-1). Continuing leadership of the engineering team efforts through the completion of the Flight Vehicle Critical Design Review and continuing to Design Certification in 2018. Have assumed responsibility for the Engineering task plan and resource management for Upper Stage evolution including the, Universal Stage Adapter, Enhanced Upper Stage Space Launch System Block 1B configuration. NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, September 2006 - February 2013 Manager - MSFC Engineering Knowledge Management Project Served as the MSFC Engineering Knowledge Management (ME KM) Project Manager responsible for all aspects of the MSFC Engineering Directorate KM initiative including knowledge/data sharing, culture change, business practice and process systems and enabling Information Technology solutions. Developed the MSFC Engineering Knowledge Management (ME KM) enterprise architecture, a SharePoint based integrated professional networking, collaboration, communication platform. Rolled out pilot and production environments enabling real time knowledge capture, professional networking, expertise discovery and enterprise search services. ME KM received 2010 NASA and MSFC Software of the Year Awards. NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, December 2001 - September 2006 Senior Aerospace Propulsion Systems Engineer, Combustion Devices Served as combustion devices lead engineer and technical advisor responsible planning, coordinating, leading, and performing engineering analyses/technical assessments for Next Generation Launch Technology liquid rocket engine projects (Cobra, RS83, RS84, TR107 and TR202). Performed detailed evaluations of analytical products, thermal analysis and performance data analysis to support and validate engine and thrust chamber performance models. Made key contributions to system designs and formal design milestone review processes. NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, July 1994 - December 2001 Senior Aerospace Engineer, Component Manager, Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) Project Office Responsible for managing all aspects of combustion devices design, providing proactive leadership in managing multi-disciplined contractor and MSFC laboratory resources engaged in technical assessments, advanced development and launch support for the SSME Program. Performed continuous assessment of performance and dynamic capabilities of assigned components and supported flight manifests through assuring availability of validated, certified flight worthy Engine systems. Provided key contributions to the formulation, development and technology transfer of Micro-plasma transfer arc weld repair technology and the Thermogragraphic nozzle leak detection NDE technology, now broadly applied Government and commercial industry manufacturing and NDE tools. NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, September 1985 - July 1994 Senior Aerospace Engineer Systems Safety & Reliability - Team Lead Responsible for the leadership, guidance and technical direction of engineers, mission support and prime contractor personnel engaged in technical assessments supporting safety of flight evaluations and certification of flight readiness for all Space Shuttle propulsion projects. As team lead, responsibilities included resource management and administrative functions such as providing administrative guidance to members, training, performance planning and conducting performance appraisals. Performed safety, reliability and risk management assessments and failure investigations including development, design and test aspects of flight, ground support hardware and facilities. The work also included real-time launch and flight operations console support. Served as Space Shuttle Contingency Team member and supported the Challenger accident investigation. Successfully performed and led teams engaged in Fault tree analysis, Integrated Hazard Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects analysis and completed the re-baseline of these analysis products to support return to flight following the Challenger accident. Was heavily involved in the post-challenger Redesigned Solid Rocket Motor certification program and was responsible for implementation of over $250,000 in test facility upgrades. Served as Source Evaluation Board technical advisor and made key contributions leading to the award of the high value Safety and Mission Assurance support contract.

Highlights:

• Leadership
• Start up
• Team Lead
• Test
• Engineering
• Functional Testing
• HVAC
• Information Technology
• Aerospace