Expert in aerospace systems safety and federal aviation with decades of service in major government programs. Served as Director of Safety and Mission Assurance at a major federal aerospace agency and as Deputy Chief Engineer at a leading federal aerospace organization's Office of the Chief Engineer. Led the critical rescue and certification of a federal transportation safety agency's critical navigation system program, enabling its deployment for safety-of-life aviation operations.

Expertise spans spacecraft systems engineering, aviation safety certification methodologies, missile defense systems development, and large-scale program management with significant federal budgets. Currently leads an independent consulting practice, providing expert consulting and independent technical assessments to clients worldwide.

Formal Education

  • Master of Science in Systems Engineering from a major research university
  • Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering from a leading research institution
  • Certificate in Public Leadership from a prominent policy research organization
  • Advanced Program Management Course from a specialized federal government training program

Career Highlights

  • Director, Safety and Mission Assurance at a major federal aerospace agency
  • Deputy Chief Engineer at a leading federal aerospace organization
  • Executive Director of a critical navigation program at a federal transportation safety agency (led rescue and certification of a critical system for safety-of-life operations)
  • Program Manager at a federal military defense organization (led development of advanced missile systems and maritime defense weapon systems)
  • Systems Engineer and Program Manager at a federal naval command (advanced naval missile systems engineering)
  • Held a senior executive position in federal government
  • Holds a professional project management certification; continuous certification maintenance
  • President of an independent consulting practice, providing independent expert engineering and safety assessments

Expert Qualifications

  • Extensive testimony-ready expertise in critical navigation system certification, satellite navigation system integration, and aviation safety certification methodologies developed through federal program leadership roles.
  • Recognized authority in spacecraft systems engineering, mission assurance practices, and systems verification and validation methodologies, with executive-level experience directing large-scale aerospace programs.
  • Deep technical and operational knowledge of missile defense systems, maritime defense weapon systems, and safety-of-life operations certification, supported by decades of federal government service in major aerospace, transportation, and defense agencies.
  • Proven track record in mishap investigation, root cause analysis, technical risk management, and high-stakes decision-making with responsibility for large teams and programs valued at billions of dollars.