About Me
I am currently the deputy Chief Engineer (CE) in the Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Systems Acquisition Directorate at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). In this position, he and the CE team guide SIGINT-wide processes and systems engineering to plan, execute, and operate the Nation’s current and future overhead SIGINT architectures.
Prior Experience
I began my government service in 2016 at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) following brief stints as a contractor at NRL and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). At NRL, I led research projects involving blast and ballistic protection for Warfighters, metal/ceramic additive manufacturing, injury biomechanics emphasizing traumatic brain injury (TBI), and applications of machine learning in those areas.
At NRO and prior to my current position, I held positions as a mission manager and deputy branch chief in the Office of Space Launch (OSL). In these roles, I led strategic development, acquisition, and transition of launch and on-orbit capabilities to drive future launch solutions and offer tailorable launch support services.
I currently reside in Alexandria, VA with my wife, Faith, and daughter, Audrey. When I’m not with my family, I enjoy cars, video games, lifting weights, and training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo.
Career Chronology
- Aug 2013 - Jun 2015: Research Associate, Texas A&M University
- May 2014 - Aug 2014: Visiting Scholar, AFRL
- Jun 2015 - Sep 2016: Biomechanics Engineer, Leidos Inc
- Sep 2016 - Feb 2023: Mechanical Engineer, NRL
- Feb 2023 - Sep 2023: Mission Manager, OSL, NRO
- Sep 2023 - Sep 2024: Deputy Branch Chief, OSL, NRO
- Sep 2024 - Present: Deputy Chief Engineer, SIGINT, NRO
Education
- 2013 - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
- 2015 - Master of Science, Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
- 2022 - Doctor of Philosophy, Industrial Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Certifications
- Defense Acquisition Engineering & Technical Management - Practitioner
- Defense Acquisition Test & Evaluation - Foundational