A seasoned aerospace professional with 29 years of experience at NASA, Stephen specialized in payloads, space stations, satellites, and rocket launches. He has directly contributed to the launch of over 180 rockets, holding pivotal roles such as Operations Director, where he provided the critical Go/No-Go system calls. Post-retirement, He is passionate about delivering engaging enrichment talks on science, space, astronomy, and NASA-related topics, having successfully presented on various cruise lines, including MSC, NCL, Princess, Royal Caribbean, and Azamara. His interactive and informative sessions have been well received, showcasing his enthusiasm for inspiring public interest in science and space exploration.
1991 - 1995
Space Lab Payload Command Data System (SPCDS) Lead
Supported over 11 Space Lab Missions
1995 - 1997
Expendable Launch Vehicle (ELV) Avionics Lead
Yes, I am a Rocket Scientist
1997 - 2002
Expendable Launch Vehicle (ELV) Hangar AE Operations Director
I supported over 180 launches
2002 - 2018
Launch System Project (LSP)
Launch Control Center (LCC) Element Operations Manager
LSP Communications Element Operations Manager
Firing Room Launch Control System (LCS) Element Operation Manager
Operations Systems Engineer, Supported Operation Desert Storm in-country
1989 University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Summa Cum Lau De