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Bachelor of Science - BSE
Masters in Industrial Engineering
- Southfield High School
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Work Experience
2020
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
2020
Interlune is a privately funded natural resources company committed to sustainable and responsible harvesting of natural resources from space to benefit humanity. Based in Seattle, Interlune was founded in 2020 by a team of highly experienced government and industry experts. Aiming to be the first U.S. company to commercialize resources from space, Interlune has developed patent-pending technology that extracts materials from the lunar soil, or regolith, using the smallest, most energy-efficient machinery ever conceived. Ultimately, Interlune will offer these valuable resources to commercial and government customers on Earth and establish an in-space economy using the resources on the Moon and beyond.
2019
Founder and CEO
2019
Delalune Space is a consulting and investment firm serving clients in the aerospace, mobility, technology, and financial sectors. I advise nlx, Prewitt Ridge, Hermeus, and ABL Space; and serve on the boards of Axiom Space, Sceye, Aurelia Institute, Museum of Flight, and University of Michigan College of Engineering. My angel investments include Hadrian Automation, Olis Robotics, Starfish Space, Hermeus, Integrate Space, nlx, Axiom Space, and others. As a consultant, I've worked for clients developing eVTOL aircraft, lunar landers, stratospheric platforms, University programs, venture capital, and new media. I developed the concept and served as Executive Producer for AIAA ASCEND from 2019 through 2022. I developed the space investment strategy for C5 Capital and led the firm's Series B investment in Axiom Space. I also served as CEO of C5 Acquisition Corporation, closing a $287.5M IPO in 2022. As a board member, advisor, and/or investor, I provide strategic counsel on business matters ranging from technology development, program execution, organizational design, leadership development, fundraising, culture, customer development, and scaling operations. I help clients transform their vision into reality. I've spoken to groups from 20 to more than 1000 on topics ranging from space technology to leadership, to organizational development. de la lune means “of the Moon," representing a long-term interest in enabling a future where lunar resources, accessed by commercial capabilities and modern technology, will benefit Earth and establish a long-term human presence in space. Active Security Clearance - TS/SCI
2021
Independent Director
2021
Axiom Space is building the successor to the International Space Station, a private space station in low Earth orbit serving government, enterprise customers, and private citizens. Elected as an Independent Director in March 2023. Served as Series B Director from February 2021 to February 2023.
2020
Independent Director
2020
Sceye is opening up access to the stratosphere by deploying airships to serve telecommunications and remote sensing markets.
2003 - 2018
President
2003 - 2018
Led privately-funded aerospace company from a 10-person think tank to more than 1500 employees in multiple sites, reporting to the owner, Jeff Bezos. Created the organization from scratch and led development and flight of four unique rocket-powered vehicles, utilizing in-house developed liquid rocket engines. Selected and started up sites in Washington State, Texas, Florida, Virginia, Paris France, and Alabama. Created and led the Advanced Development Programs business unit before leaving the company in 2018. Developed strategic plans; set organizational and financial goals; and managed strategic initiatives to ensure company success. Engaged with Congress and Executive Branch. Hired and led the company Advisory Board. Managed team that proposed and won Commercial Crew Development program rounds 1 and 2 for the NASA Commercial Crew Program (CCP); development and production of BE-4 rocket engines for the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan launch vehicle; and launch agreements with Eutelsat, OneWeb, and muSpace. I participated in shaping military and civil government programs like Rocket Propulsion Systems, NSSL, CLPS, and HLS. These programs formed the basis for what (in 2023) was reported as a $10B backlog.
1997 - 2003
Sr Program Manager, K-1 Reusable Launch Vehicle
1997 - 2003
Led design, development, and production of Landing (parachutes and airbags) and Thermal Protection Subsystems (TPS) for K-1 two-stage Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), reporting to Executive VP and Chief Engineer. Developed requirements, selected and managed efforts of subcontractors, performed design trade studies, and presented results to executive management. Led team that developed aerodynamic database, mission design, loads, dynamics, and thermal design criteria and requirements for all mission phases, with data used by seven prime contractors (Lockheed Martin, Aerojet, Allied Signal, Draper, Northrop Grumman, Oceaneering, and Irvin Aerospace (now Airborne Systems). Responsible for all technical activities related to NASA programs, including business capture, program execution, and customer interface. Directed efforts that led to $135M contract award for NASA’s Space Launch Initiative program (TA-10 Flight Demonstrations). Managed technical proposal volume, led technical team during negotiations, managed development of all technical deliverables and customer relationship. Contract award included an option for an autonomous rendezvous and docking flight experiment, which later contributed to the formulation of the Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) contracts to Kistler and SpaceX for ISS cargo delivery.
1985 - 1997
Aerospace Engineer
1985 - 1997
Contributed to various spacecraft programs, including Space Shuttle, International Space Station (ISS), Assured Crew Return Vehicle (ACRV) and X-38/Crew Rescue Vehicle (CRV). Served as Space Shuttle Orbiter Aerodynamics Subsystem Manager, responsible for commit-to-flight and flight test objectives on more than 15 flights. Aerodynamics lead for the Orbiter Drag Parachute, a modification recommended by the Rogers Commission. Conducted wind tunnel tests, built simulation models, participated in fixed and motion-base simulations, and conducted handling qualities (Cooper-Harper) assessments. Worked with an interdisciplinary team of aerodynamicists, flight control engineers, mechanical systems engineers, flight directors, flight controllers, trainers, and astronauts. Participated in the conceptual and preliminary design of the Assured Crew Return Vehicle. Integrated contractor (Boeing and Lockheed Martin) designs into system level trade studies. Engineering representative on Australian landing site selection team. Traveled to four candidate sites over two weeks, meeting with state government representatives, local police, search and rescue personnel; and conducted physical site surveys. Led development and flight test of an innovative gliding parachute system for the X-38/CRV using an autonomous flight control system for approach and landing. Navigation sensors include global position system (GPS), LIDAR and inertial sensors. Built simulation capability to model multi-body, 9+ degree of freedom dynamics and system performance. Developed relationships with U.S. Army Soldier Systems Center and Yuma Proving Ground to conduct airdrop testing. The team, simulation tools and U.S. Army relationships formed the basis for the Orion Capsule Parachute Assembly System (CPAS). Was a Cooperative Education student trainee from August 1985 to June 1986.