A space industry consultant with experience in technical and programmatic issues for satellites, launch vehicles satellites, government regulations and policy, Derek has held important roles related to a number of U.S. launch vehicles and in small startups. He has had extensive dealings in the international environment, including launches and mission integration with Russians and Europeans and spacecraft development with the Middle East and Asia. He holds a PhD in Aero/Astro Engineering from the University of Washington, and a Master’s of Science in Aero/Astro Engineering from Stanford.