Expertise

• Systems design
• Project management
• Data analysis
• Scientific software development
• Grant writing, development, management
• Prototype design, development, testing

Experience 

University of Regensburg:

• Extremophile growth systems

NASA/Lockheed Martin :

• Test and Calibration Engineer/Lead
• Optical design

NASA/University of Colorado:

• Linux system design
• Rocket/telescope design
• Project management

eWind Solutions:

• Chief Technology Officer
• Software flight systems
• Drone pilot

Education

• Ph.D. Astrophysics University of Colorado
• Masters Astrophysics University of Colorado
• BS Engineering Physic Santa Clara University
• Non-degree Aerospace Stanford

Recognition / Awards

• Numerous NASA, USDA government grants

Interests / Obsessions

• Backpacking
• Pinball machine repair/restoration
• Kung Fu
• Running my dog

Favorite Quote

“You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.“

~ Princess Bride