Over 15 years of experience in radiation detection, nuclear sensing, and high-consequence national security systems.
Expert in the development, calibration, and integration of gamma-ray and neutron detectors, radiation transport modeling (MCNP, GEANT4), and active interrogation techniques.
Led nuclear QA integration efforts in production environments, including the development of tailored Quality Assurance Program Plans (QAPPs) for hybrid R&D/production systems.
Deep understanding of radiation effects, shielding, dose assessment, and failure analysis related to nuclear and radiological materials — applicable to both civil and defense contexts.
Program manager and technical lead on multiple space-based sensing and satellite payload programs
Expert in sensor system reliability, satellite payload integration, remote sensing data validation, and mission assurance for flight systems in high-consequence applications.
Experience supporting and interfacing with NASA, DoD, NNSA, and OGA programs involving space instrumentation, launch integration, and forensic data analysis.
Qualified to consult on space system failure disputes, payload performance evaluations, and satellite system patent cases.
Led multidisciplinary teams working at the intersection of space science, nuclear security, and national defense R&D.
Program manager for high-visibility classified systems operating in nuclear, aerospace, and QA-intensive environments.
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with extensive experience aligning technical risk, stakeholder needs, and long-term strategic goals.
Experienced in cross-agency coordination, resource planning, and organizational transformation — including promoting a culture where how we deliver is as important as what we deliver.
Ph.D. in Experimental Nuclear Physics, Old Dominion University – specialized in high-energy electron scattering and detector system analysis.
M.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Moscow – with research on spectrometer automation and study emission spectra of various III-V semiconductor compounds.
Postdoctoral researcher at LANL in advanced detection technologies and remote sensing systems.
Author of numerous technical publications and patents in radiation detection, remote sensing, and sensor data processing.