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Senior · UK

Senior Space Systems & Mission Operations Consultant

16+ years experience · available within 2 weeks

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Professional summary

From satellites to deep tech startups, a systems engineer turned entrepreneur. I have spent 16 years turning complex ideas into operational success within the space industry, while also supporting pre-revenue deep-tech companies as business angel, advisor or mentor. More specifically, I have served space companies as: space/ground systems engineer, mission operations centre manager, space consultant and fractional COO.

Relevant project experience

  1. 01

    Fractional COO

    For AS23.Space, a bootstrapped early-stage visionary startup: o Structured commercial pathway with market analysis, segmentation, and stakeholder engagement o Defined product development roadmap: accelerated time-to-prototype with smart delivery team structure, and complex time/cost sensitive project management o Wrote compelling narrative for investors and grant funders, unlocking term sheet and genuine interest

  2. 02

    Multi-million tech grant application management

    For Gravitilab, a scale-up startup: o Multi-million pound grant application management o Articulated business case into evidence-based narrative o Projected technical execution confidence with detailed project management architecture & content writing

  3. 03

    Investment readiness audit

    Business consultancy for Hyperseries, an early-stage software media startup: o Conducted investment readiness audit with actionable recommendations o Delivered impact framework to increase fit positioning and attractiveness

  4. 04

    Tech startup advisory

    Advisory board member for Flex Marine Power, an hardware business with long R&D runway: o Offered strategic advice & project appraisal through monthly board meetings o Contributed to business modelling with out-of-the box thinking o Facilitated a significant portion of inwards investment raised at that time

  5. 05

    Investor technical due diligence

    Investor consultancy for Parable Trust, an established private group: o Delivered a energy sector startup candidate strategic audit with actionable recommendations o Highlighted strengths and gaps requiring attention for informed decision making

Expertise

Space Systems EngineeringMission OperationsGround SegmentProgramme ManagementSpace RegulatoryMission DesignBusiness DevelopmentNewSpace Strategy

Skills

Ground Segment ArchitectureLEOPCommissioningSatellite OperationsMOC SetupSystems EngineeringRequirements Flow-downLaunch Interface · Programme ManagementSupplier ManagementLicensingBid ManagementMarket Analysis

Programme experience

SEAHAWKMIRSAT-1AAC Clyde SpaceNASA Customer InterfaceUK CAA / ITUESA

Mission phases

Phase APhase BPhase C/DPhase 0Phase E

Sectors

Institutional spaceCommercial spaceGround SegmentSatellite OperationsSmallSatsNewSpace

Tools & frameworks

AGI STKMS Project

Languages

English

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