Logyx LLC Mountain View, CA Jan 2012 to Jun 2013 Senior Systems Engineer, New Buisness Consultant (focused assignment)Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena, CA Nov 2006 to Feb 2012 Manager for Technology Infusion and Flight Validation, System Modeling and Analysis ProgramJet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena, CA Mar 2001 to Nov 2006 Engineer/Technologist, Engineering Team Leader, Task and Project Manager, Program and Project DeveloperJet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena, CA Mar 2001 to Feb 2005 Technology Development Advisor/Project LeaderJet Propulsion Laboratory
Aug 1998 to Jan 2001 Implementation TechnologistJet Propulsion Laboratory
1997 to Aug 1998 Lead EngineerNASA/CalTech. Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO) Pasadena, CA 1996 to 1997 Task Manager/PI for the JPL/Department Of Devense Space Technology Research Vehicle ProjectJet Propulsion Laboratory
1994 to 1995 Lead Engineer/Task LeadJet Propulsion Laboratory/Federal Aviation Administration Pasadena, CA 1985 to 1994 Electircal Engineer, System Engineer
Education:
University of La Verne La Verne, CA 1983 to 1987 B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering
Skills:
I am an experienced engineer with over 27 years of aerospace design and leadership. I enjoy all things electical, mechanical, chemical, including device pyysics, robotics, Earth and outer-planetary sciences, even woodworking, plumbing, and welding are fun for me. . Leadership and operations are strenghst I posess since I work well with people and speak both technical and personal languages.. I have a successful history as a leader in directing the design and development of high-payoff spacecraft and terrestrial systems and subsystem technologies and in facilitating technology infusion into critical mission/sortie applications. I facilitate new business developments, form successful teams naturally, manage R&D components, and succeed in closing deals with parthering organizations and competators. I work well in both Government and non-Government settings. I am experienced in navigating through all phases of program and project developments from conception through operations. I work well as a team player and/or a solo actor in the field. I welcome most challenges , Computer skills: MS Word, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, National Instruments LabView, Numerous others
Jun 2013 to 2000 Independent Corporate Consultant/AdvisorLogyx LLC Mountain View, CA Jan 2012 to Jun 2013 Senior Systems Engineer, New Business Consultant, Technical Writer, Proposal DeveloperNASA/JPL Pasadena, CA Jan 2009 to Jan 2012 ManagerJet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena, CA Aug 1998 to Jan 2009 ManagerJet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena, CA Mar 1995 to Aug 1998 Lead EngineerRadiation RELiability and Assurance
1994 to 1996 Lead Engineer /Task Lead for the ClementineComputer Science/Electrical Engineer and Technology Developer Mar 1985 to Jan 1994
Education:
California Institute of Technology 2003 Certificate in Technology ManagementUniversity of La Verne 1987 B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering
Dr. Hicks graduated from the Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in 1978. He works in Nashville, TN and specializes in Internal Medicine. Dr. Hicks is affiliated with Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital.