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He is also Non-Executive Director of the UK Space Catapult where he supports the national strategy to grow the space sector in the country and is Board Director of WayPaver Foundation where he forwards to goal of sustainable lunar settlement. Prior to his current roles, Anderson enjoyed a successful career at JP Morgan Chase where he managed a $50 billion real estate portfolio through the Great Recession. Anderson holds an MBA from the University of Oxford. ) ) [3] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014YeIlMAK ) [Id] => a0GC0000014YeIlMAK [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Chad Anderson [Name] => SP-28944 [Contact_del__c] => 003C000001xGC24IAG [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C000001xGC24IAG ) [Name] => Chad Anderson [FirstName] => Chad [LastName] => Anderson [Title] => CEO [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/001C000000vA5yAIAS ) [Name] => Space Angels ) [Bio__c] => Chad Anderson is CEO of Space Angels Network, where he has invested millions of dollars of private capital into new commercial space ventures. He is also Non-Executive Director of the UK Space Catapult where he supports the national strategy to grow the space sector in the country and is Board Director of WayPaver Foundation where he forwards to goal of sustainable lunar settlement. Prior to his current roles, Anderson enjoyed a successful career at JP Morgan Chase where he managed a $50 billion real estate portfolio through the Great Recession. Anderson holds an MBA from the University of Oxford. ) ) [4] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000013waSrMAI ) [Id] => a0GC0000013waSrMAI [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => David Anderson [Name] => SP-27954 [Contact_del__c] => 003C0000025bZ6JIAU [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C0000025bZ6JIAU ) [Name] => David Anderson [FirstName] => David [LastName] => Anderson [Title] => Director of Digital Payload Programs [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000Q1I9OAAV ) [Name] => SEAKR Engineering ) [Bio__c] => Mr. Anderson has been with SEAKR since 2003 and is the Director of Digital Payload Programs. Mr. Anderson is responsible for all technical and business aspects for the digital payloads product segment for communications and advanced space-based processing systems in the aerospace industry. He recently was the program manager for the primary digital communications payload delivered for the Iridium NEXT satellite constellation. Mr. Anderson has a broad multi-disciplined aerospace engineering background and has been utilized as a key leader in the diversification of SEAKR Engineering’s products. He was hired and subsequently successful in establishing a new spacecraft avionics product segment. For the past 10 years, Mr. Anderson has been actively leading the firm’s capabilities for processed digital communications payload products through the development and deployment of advanced technology concepts into viable commercial products. ) ) [5] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014YeIbMAK ) [Id] => a0GC0000014YeIbMAK [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Jason Andrews [Name] => SP-28943 [Contact_del__c] => 003C0000020uGliIAE [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C0000020uGliIAE ) [Name] => Jason Andrews [FirstName] => Jason [LastName] => Andrews [Title] => CEO [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/001C000001BEXgVIAX ) [Name] => Spaceflight Industries ) [Bio__c] => Jason Andrews is the CEO of Spaceflight, a next-generation space company transforming how satellites are built, launched and operated. The company is driving the growing small satellite revolution by making space accessible and enabling constant global awareness through imagery. Andrews co-founded Spaceflight’s progenitor, Andrews Space in 1999, recognizing the tremendous opportunity to be a catalyst in the commercialization, exploration and development of space. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Spaceflight offers a full spectrum of products and services, including affordable, high-performance commercial satellite components and spacecraft, “rideshare” launch services a communications network for spacecraft, and satellite imaging. ) ) [6] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000013wac7MAA ) [Id] => a0GC0000013wac7MAA [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Maria Araujo [Name] => SP-27993 [Contact_del__c] => 003C0000025bZc0IAE [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C0000025bZc0IAE ) [Name] => Maria Araujo [FirstName] => Maria [LastName] => Araujo [Title] => Manager R&D [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/001C000001NNiOaIAL ) [Name] => Southwest Research Institute ) [Bio__c] => Maria Araujo is manager of research and development at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), in San Antonio, Texas. Southwest Research Institute is a not-for-profit Research and Development organization that provides engineering services to design, develop, and deploy systems. She oversees several areas of technology development including remote sensing and instrumentation, embedded systems, computer vision and machine learning. Maria has over 12 years of experience in applied research and development and has been involved in a variety of projects, including satellite development, remote monitoring and control systems, to name a few. Most recently, Maria’s team is developing a machine learning-based oil spill detection detection technology using visible and SAR satellite imagery. Maria holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in electrical engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). ) ) [7] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014EaMeMAK ) [Id] => a0GC0000014EaMeMAK [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Frank August [Name] => SP-30036 [Contact_del__c] => 003C0000025w7KrIAI [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C0000025w7KrIAI ) [Name] => Frank August [FirstName] => Frank [LastName] => August [Title] => Secretary, MSUA & Director - Maritime [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/001C000001Ko23cIAB ) [Name] => OneWeb ) [Bio__c] => Currently Frank is business lead for OneWeb's maritime business. Most recently he has held maritime business roles at Iridium, Inmarsat & Comsat and began his shore-side career in marine technology product sales and contract work for the U.S. Navy. He sailed as a marine engineer on merchant vessels, after graduating from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. As the Secretary to the Board of the Mobile Satellite Users Association, Frank August has wide-ranging responsibilities for Association affairs including the continuity of policies and practices, and accountability of directors and officers. ) ) [8] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014EKMmMAO ) [Id] => a0GC0000014EKMmMAO [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Sid Bakker [Name] => SP-29697 [Contact_del__c] => 003C0000028j2uLIAQ [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C0000028j2uLIAQ ) [Name] => Sid Bakker [FirstName] => Sid [LastName] => Bakker [Title] => President [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/001C000001Zz6EIIAZ ) [Name] => TPSC Rail ) [Bio__c] => Sid Bakker has a 24 year career in Railroad Communication, Signal, and locomotive Communication systems. He joined TPSC in 1994 and became President of the company in 2007. Sid has been an active member of American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA) technical committees, and was elected Chairman of Committee 39 focused on Positive Train Control (PTC) for 2012 - 2015. TPSC has designed and supplied over 15,000 PTC communication system packages for Wayside, Base Station, and Locomotive applications to the Class I railroads and several commuter railroads. Sid is actively engaged in emerging communication technologies for NextGen Train Control, UAS track inspection, high precision location, and remote connectivity projects. ) ) [9] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC00000144N7iMAE ) [Id] => a0GC00000144N7iMAE [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Khalid A. Balkheyour [Name] => SP-28606 [Contact_del__c] => 0038000000cCm6fAAC [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/0038000000cCm6fAAC ) [Name] => Khalid Balkheyour [FirstName] => Khalid [LastName] => Balkheyour [Title] => President and CEO [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000Q1IWDAA3 ) [Name] => Arabsat ) [Bio__c] => A graduate of California State Polytechnic University Pomona, obtaining his Master Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1981. Mr. Balkheyour has 25 years of experience in the Telecommunication field starting with the Saudi Ministry of PTT later known as Saudi Telecommunication Company (STC). He was the Vice President of Operations and Maintenance. He held the position of Executive Vice President for Marketing and Sales in Lucent Technologies, formerly known as AT&T, from 1999 to 2003. In May 2003 he was selected to head the Arab Satellite Communications Organization (ARABSAT). ) ) [10] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014DkYpMAK ) [Id] => a0GC0000014DkYpMAK [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Jim Ball [Name] => SP-29272 [Contact_del__c] => 003C0000025tkINIAY [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C0000025tkINIAY ) [Name] => Jim Ball [FirstName] => Jim [LastName] => Ball [Title] => Founder and Principal [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/001C000001XuKIbIAN ) [Name] => Spaceport Strategies ) [Bio__c] => ) ) [11] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000013wO8ZMAU ) [Id] => a0GC0000013wO8ZMAU [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Gary Barnhard [Name] => SP-27685 [Contact_del__c] => 003C00000251rYqIAI [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C00000251rYqIAI ) [Name] => Gary Barnhard [FirstName] => Gary [LastName] => Barnhard [Title] => President & CEO [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/001C000001Wvbq6IAB ) [Name] => Xtraordinary Innovative Space Partnerships, Inc. ) [Bio__c] => Gary Barnhard - a self-described synergistic technological philanthropist, entrepreneur, and serial venture capitalist now serving as the President & CEO of Xtraordinary Innovative Space Partnerships, Inc. (XISP-Inc) a start-up company focused on International Space Station technology development work as well as Barnhard Associates, LLC, a systems engineering consulting firm and Internet Service Provider (Xisp.net) based in Cabin John, Maryland. He is a robotic space systems engineer whose professional work includes a wide range of robotic, space, and computer systems engineering projects. XISP-Inc is the founding sponsor of the NASA CubeQuest Challenge Team Alpha CubeSat, and Mr. Barnhard is the Team Leader. He is on the Board of Directors of the National Space Society (NSS), serves as a technical consultant and senior leader emeritus of the NSS NGO UN Delegation, and was the past NSS Chief Executive Officer (2004-2010) and Executive Director (2010-2012). He received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Maryland College Park in 1982 combining Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, with graduate work in science policy, solar physics, and artificial intelligence/knowledge based systems. He served as a Space Systems Engineer and Information Systems Architect for EER Systems, and as a Senior Space Systems Engineer on the Grumman Space Station Systems Engineering and Integration Contract (SSEIC) responsible for advanced automation and robotic systems support. He was the Executive Secretary of the Space Station Freedom Program Robotics Working Group and received a NASA Group Achievement Award for the Robotic Systems Integration Standards Interface Design Review Team, as well as an Outstanding Support Award from the Canadian Space Agency Space Station Freedom Program Liaison Office. He is an Associate Fellow of the AIAA and a life member of the National Space Society. ) ) [12] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014YeOfMAK ) [Id] => a0GC0000014YeOfMAK [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Christopher Baugh [Name] => SP-28948 [Contact_del__c] => 0038000000cCm7hAAC [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/0038000000cCm7hAAC ) [Name] => Christopher Baugh [FirstName] => Christopher [LastName] => Baugh [Title] => President [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000Q1Ic2AAF ) [Name] => NSR ) [Bio__c] => Mr. Baugh serves as the President and Founder of Northern Sky Research (NSR), which he created in 2000 to provide independent, actionable market research and consulting services to the satellite industry. Mr. Baugh directs all NSR multi-client research reports and single-client consulting projects, and manages a global team of analysts that stand at the forefront of satellite industry expertise. Before forming NSR, Mr. Baugh served as Senior Analyst for Pioneer Consulting where he covered all aspects of the satellite market. Prior to Pioneer, Mr. Baugh was an International Trade Specialist and Economist for the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, DC. While at the Department of Commerce, Mr. Baugh was a recipient of the Charles F. Meissner Memorial Award for his work on trade negotiations in the International Trade Administration. Mr. Baugh also has extensive legislative and analytical experience from his work for the Committee on International Relations and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, both in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mr. Baugh holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Westminster College and a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from The George Washington University. ) ) [13] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014YeJ5MAK ) [Id] => a0GC0000014YeJ5MAK [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Christopher Baugh [Name] => SP-28945 [Contact_del__c] => 0038000000cCm7hAAC [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/0038000000cCm7hAAC ) [Name] => Christopher Baugh [FirstName] => Christopher [LastName] => Baugh [Title] => President [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000Q1Ic2AAF ) [Name] => NSR ) [Bio__c] => Mr. Baugh serves as the President and Founder of Northern Sky Research (NSR), which he created in 2000 to provide independent, actionable market research and consulting services to the satellite industry. Mr. Baugh directs all NSR multi-client research reports and single-client consulting projects, and manages a global team of analysts that stand at the forefront of satellite industry expertise. Before forming NSR, Mr. Baugh served as Senior Analyst for Pioneer Consulting where he covered all aspects of the satellite market. Prior to Pioneer, Mr. Baugh was an International Trade Specialist and Economist for the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, DC. While at the Department of Commerce, Mr. Baugh was a recipient of the Charles F. Meissner Memorial Award for his work on trade negotiations in the International Trade Administration. Mr. Baugh also has extensive legislative and analytical experience from his work for the Committee on International Relations and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, both in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mr. Baugh holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Westminster College and a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from The George Washington University. ) ) [14] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014ZBsOMAW ) [Id] => a0GC0000014ZBsOMAW [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Robert Bell [Name] => SP-29073 [Contact_del__c] => 0038000000cCm8IAAS [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/0038000000cCm8IAAS ) [Name] => Robert Bell [FirstName] => Robert [LastName] => Bell [Title] => Executive Director [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000Q1IftAAF ) [Name] => WTA ) [Bio__c] => Robert Bell serves as the Executive Director of both the Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) and World Teleport Association (WTA), where he is responsible for the programs, finances and operations of the organizations. Mr. Bell has led business development missions to cities in Asia and the US; authored articles in Asia-Pacific Broadcasting, Satellite News, Satellite Executive Briefing, The Municipal Journal of Telecommunications Policy, Telecommunica¬tions and Asian Communications; and appeared in segments of ABC World News and The Discovery Channel. He is a frequent speaker and moderator at industry conferences including SATELLITE and NAB. He also authors WTA’s research reports including Satellite Operator Benchmarks, Best Practices in Teleport Valuation, and Teleports in a Gigabit World. ) ) [15] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC00000144NAhMAM ) [Id] => a0GC00000144NAhMAM [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Carolyn Belle [Name] => SP-28611 [Contact_del__c] => 003C000001iRSk8IAG [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C000001iRSk8IAG ) [Name] => Carolyn Belle [FirstName] => Carolyn [LastName] => Belle [Title] => Senior Analyst [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000Q1I8mAAF ) [Name] => Northern Sky Research ) [Bio__c] => Carolyn Belle is a senior analyst for the market research and consulting firm Northern Sky Research (NSR), based in Boston. Her main focus is international satellite manufacturing and launch markets, and in particular the trends surrounding creation of diversified space architectures including the growing utilization of smallsats. Ms. Belle regularly contributes to the diverse tailored consulting projects undertaken at NSR, lending expertise to feasibility studies, satellite procurement assessments, analysis of competitive dynamics, and addressable market sizing for both start-ups and industry leaders. She came to NSR from the Research and Analysis team at the Space Foundation, and has been active in leading STEM outreach initiatives such as Yuri's Night and Cool Science. Belle has earned degrees from the International Space University and The Colorado College. ) ) [16] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014YeIRMA0 ) [Id] => a0GC0000014YeIRMA0 [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Carolyn Belle [Name] => SP-28942 [Contact_del__c] => 003C000001iRSk8IAG [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C000001iRSk8IAG ) [Name] => Carolyn Belle [FirstName] => Carolyn [LastName] => Belle [Title] => Senior Analyst [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000Q1I8mAAF ) [Name] => Northern Sky Research ) [Bio__c] => Carolyn Belle is a senior analyst for the market research and consulting firm Northern Sky Research (NSR), based in Boston. Her main focus is international satellite manufacturing and launch markets, and in particular the trends surrounding creation of diversified space architectures including the growing utilization of smallsats. Ms. Belle regularly contributes to the diverse tailored consulting projects undertaken at NSR, lending expertise to feasibility studies, satellite procurement assessments, analysis of competitive dynamics, and addressable market sizing for both start-ups and industry leaders. She came to NSR from the Research and Analysis team at the Space Foundation, and has been active in leading STEM outreach initiatives such as Yuri's Night and Cool Science. Belle has earned degrees from the International Space University and The Colorado College. ) ) [17] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC00000144N5DMAU ) [Id] => a0GC00000144N5DMAU [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Rodolphe Belmer [Name] => SP-28602 [Contact_del__c] => 003C000001zJ9fDIAS [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C000001zJ9fDIAS ) [Name] => Rodolphe Belmer [FirstName] => Rodolphe [LastName] => Belmer [Title] => CEO [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000P8q9bAAB ) [Name] => Eutelsat ) [Bio__c] => After graduating from HEC in 1992, Rodolphe Belmer began his career in the marketing department of Procter & Gamble France before joining McKinsey in 1998. In 2001, he joined Groupe Canal where he was appointed as Head of Marketing and Strategy in 2002. From 2003 onwards he oversaw the editorial division of the group, initially as CEO of Canal+, and from 2006 onwards, as head of all the pay-TV channels. He led the diversification of the Group into free-to-air television in 2011, notably through the acquisition and relaunch of D8 and D17. 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Prior to joining OneWeb, he worked as the Head of Operations & Quality, Space Systems within the Airbus Defence and Space division created in 2014. Since starting his career in 1988, he has held management positions in engineering, operations and finance at France Telecom, Société Générale, and Matra Marconi Space (now Airbus Defence and Space). At the inception of EADS in 2000, he was appointed Senior Vice President Marketing for all space activities, and successfully led the negotiations of the Skynet 5-Paradigm secure satcoms PFI project with UK Ministry of Defence. He was subsequently nominated CEO of Astrium Services at its creation in 2003 Under his leadership, the company has grown its revenues and workforce more than 15 fold from 2003 to 2012 and achieved major successes with contracts including Skynet 5 (UK), Satcom BW (Germany), Yahsat (UAE), Passerel (France) and the acquisition of Vizada at the end of 2011. 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A wide range of experience writing about or working in the satellite, auto, oil & gas, nuclear power, banking, mortgage, real estate and media industries as well as broad business management experience. Dedicated to the principle that "The less you say, the more they remember." ) ) [35] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014DwZXMA0 ) [Id] => a0GC0000014DwZXMA0 [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Mark Brady [Name] => SP-29450 [Contact_del__c] => 003C000002CuIKKIA3 [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C000002CuIKKIA3 ) [Name] => Mark Brady [FirstName] => Mark [LastName] => Brady [Title] => Maniging Diretor [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/001C000001XvbQ7IAJ ) [Name] => Clarke Belt 2.0 ) [Bio__c] => on file from March Satellite 2017 Managing Partner Clarke Belt 2.0 25+ year veteran executive of International Satellite, PayTV, and Consumer Electronics industries. Clients and project implementation for companies that included: Airspan, ARSAT, AT&T, GloboSat, Glowlink, Lucent, NahuelSat, Oi, RuralWeb , SuperCanal /Tdh SA, Telesat , among others. VP at Oak Communications-TV/Com-Hyundai , helped transition company from Analog Cable –Satellite /PayTV hardware vendor, to focus on a digital development of an industry 1st demonstrable 1-45Msps variable consumer Satellite modem and a 256 QAM cable modem. The development resulted in the industry’s 1st deployed Satellite DVB compliant systems in both the Americas and Europe. Total of 5 DTH Projects launched in Americas and 1 DTH in Europe. VP Uniden USA, Ft Worth consumer electronics company, Regional, National and International sales, marketing and business development responsibilities. Included National accounts and within Satellite division launched 1st successful Analog Satellite PayTV network in Brasil ( became GloboSat). Launched 1st Satellite delivered PPV utilizing AT&T Satellite and ANI system (TVN) Former Member of Board of Directors of Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association Speaker and panelist at various Industry trade events, and Governmental Regulatory bodies including ITU. Mr. Brady has earned Bachelors of Technology degree from University of North Florida and is based in Jacksonville Florida. ) ) [36] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC00000144N2sMAE ) [Id] => a0GC00000144N2sMAE [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Marco Brancati [Name] => SP-28598 [Contact_del__c] => 0038000000iia5KAAQ [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/0038000000iia5KAAQ ) [Name] => Marco Brancati [FirstName] => Marco [LastName] => Brancati [Title] => CTO [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000P8mbeAAB ) [Name] => Telespazio S.p.A. ) [Bio__c] => Marco Brancati is CTO of Telespazio, which he joined in 1990, coming from Selenia Industrie where he had dealt with System Analysis activities for Electronic Defence division. After some experiences as subsystem project manager in the frame of Italsat F1 and SAX satellite missions, he has been Program Manager up to 2001 for the Operations Engineering and O&M activities relevant to Iridium and Astrolink programs. Key Account Manager for UE and Eumetsat from 2002 to 2003, he has managed Telespazio Studies Unit within Studies and Innovative Projects Business Unit from 2004 to 2005. Responsible for Telespazio Institutional Programs up to beginning of 2007 (Sicral 1B and Athena-FIDUS among the others), he has been Head of Marketing & Commercial Planning in the frame of Telespazio Commercial Directorate up to August 2008. In September 2008 he was appointed as Vice President of Telespazio Network & Connectivity Business Line, being responsible for the development all TLC and TV programs and product in the company. ) ) [37] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014ZebCMAS ) [Id] => a0GC0000014ZebCMAS [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Drew Brandy [Name] => SP-29180 [Contact_del__c] => 003C000001ZEWKkIAP [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C000001ZEWKkIAP ) [Name] => Drew Brandy [FirstName] => Drew [LastName] => Brandy [Title] => Senior Vice President, Market Strategy [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/001C0000013EYVJIA4 ) [Name] => Inmarsat Maritime ) [Bio__c] => ) ) [38] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014DbrpMAC ) [Id] => a0GC0000014DbrpMAC [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => David Bruner [Name] => SP-29223 [Contact_del__c] => 0038000000o1OJyAAM [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/0038000000o1OJyAAM ) [Name] => David Bruner [FirstName] => David [LastName] => Bruner [Title] => VP, Global Communications Services [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000atqTpAAI ) [Name] => Panasonic Avionics Corporation ) [Bio__c] => David Bruner is Vice President, Global Communication Services for Panasonic Avionics Corporation. He is responsible for marketing, business, network and fleet operation of the global communications suite of products and services, which includes broadband, live television and mobile phone services. David has been with Panasonic for 10 years. Previously David held executive positions for General Dynamics Airborne Electronic Systems, InflightOnline – a web Media Company focused on the in-flight market and AT&T Aviation. In total, David has over 30 years in the software, communications and aerospace industries including 5 years at American Airline’s SABRE group. ) ) [39] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014ZJvmMAG ) [Id] => a0GC0000014ZJvmMAG [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => David Bruner [Name] => SP-29098 [Contact_del__c] => 0038000000o1OJyAAM [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/0038000000o1OJyAAM ) [Name] => David Bruner [FirstName] => David [LastName] => Bruner [Title] => VP, Global Communications Services [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000atqTpAAI ) [Name] => Panasonic Avionics Corporation ) [Bio__c] => David Bruner is Vice President, Global Communication Services for Panasonic Avionics Corporation. He is responsible for marketing, business, network and fleet operation of the global communications suite of products and services, which includes broadband, live television and mobile phone services. David has been with Panasonic for 10 years. Previously David held executive positions for General Dynamics Airborne Electronic Systems, InflightOnline – a web Media Company focused on the in-flight market and AT&T Aviation. In total, David has over 30 years in the software, communications and aerospace industries including 5 years at American Airline’s SABRE group. ) ) [40] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014ZeaTMAS ) [Id] => a0GC0000014ZeaTMAS [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Don Buchman [Name] => SP-29177 [Contact_del__c] => 003C000001iIgFAIA0 [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C000001iIgFAIA0 ) [Name] => Don Buchman [FirstName] => Don [LastName] => Buchman [Title] => Vice President and General Manager, Commercial Mobility [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000P8mc0AAB ) [Name] => Viasat ) [Bio__c] => Don Buchman is Vice President, Commercial Mobility at ViaSat Inc. Responsible for directing ViaSat Commercial Mobility team providing industry-leading, high-speed Ka-band in-flight internet and media connectivity to aviation market segments worldwide. Employed at ViaSat since 1999, playing a leading role in developing several products, including multiple patented technologies. Buchman is now leading the next wave of innovation, taking the award winning Exede® In The Air in-flight broadband service to commercial airline customers ) ) [41] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014Yy9eMAC ) [Id] => a0GC0000014Yy9eMAC [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Keith Buckley [Name] => SP-29004 [Contact_del__c] => 003C00000148jJnIAI [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C00000148jJnIAI ) [Name] => Keith Buckley [FirstName] => Keith [LastName] => Buckley [Title] => President, ASC Signal Division [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000Q1I5kAAF ) [Name] => Communications & Power Industries (CPI) ) [Bio__c] => Keith Buckley has been President of CPI ASC Signal Division since the company was acquired by Communications & Power Industries in 2005. He joined ASC Signal as President and CEO in 2009, where he assumed the role after 20 years building and leading successful high-growth companies in the communications industry. ASC Signal has greatly expanded the company’s position in the satellite antenna market since Mr. Buckley’s arrival. Previously, Mr. Buckley served as CEO and President of several global telecommunications companies including Trusonic, InSight Telecommunications and Globecast North America. He has also served as Chairman of the Society of Satellite Professionals International and currently serves on the boards of Aero Communications, Inc. and FanDistro.com. He has a bachelor of science degree from San Diego State University ) ) [42] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014DsJOMA0 ) [Id] => a0GC0000014DsJOMA0 [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Skot Butler [Name] => SP-29393 [Contact_del__c] => 003C0000021KbocIAC [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C0000021KbocIAC ) [Name] => Skot Butler [FirstName] => Skot [LastName] => Butler [Title] => President [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000WGJ3tAAH ) [Name] => Intelsat General ) [Bio__c] => Skot Butler is President of Intelsat General Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intelsat S.A., the world’s first Globalized Network, delivering high-quality, cost-effective video and broadband services anywhere in the world. In this capacity, Mr. Butler oversees Intelsat General’s strategic direction, operational plans and execution of the overall mission to provide a range of sustainable, cost-effective and secure communications solutions to government and commercial customers. Mr. Butler most recently served as Vice President of Satellite Networks and Space Services at Intelsat General, and prior to that held positions in strategy and business development since joining the company in 2006. During his tenure he led a number of initiatives to provide innovative, mission-critical solutions ranging from hosted payloads to global satellite networks for government and commercial customers worldwide. Prior to joining Intelsat, Mr. Butler worked at DRS Spacelink as Director of Business Development, leading strategy and solutions for the company’s satellite services business line. He began his career in the satellite industry in 1999 with Verestar where he held sales and business development roles and launched the company’s government services unit. Mr. Butler is a graduate of the University of Phoenix and has a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Maryland, College Park. He stays active in the industry and has served as the President of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of SSPI, on the Board of the Washington Space Business Roundtable and represents IGC on the Commercial Space INFOSEC Working Group (CSIWG) and other assignments. ) ) [43] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014ZIHAMA4 ) [Id] => a0GC0000014ZIHAMA4 [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Justin Cadman [Name] => SP-29091 [Contact_del__c] => 003C0000020t8UBIAY [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C0000020t8UBIAY ) [Name] => Justin Cadman [FirstName] => Justin [LastName] => Cadman [Title] => Senior Vice President, Investment Banking [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000Q1J82AAF ) [Name] => Raymond James ) [Bio__c] => Justin Cadman is an investment banking professional with Raymond James. He focuses his practice on advising companies and investors in the satellite & space ecosystem. With more than 17 years of advisory and capital markets experience, including a decade covering the space & satellite ecosystem, Mr. Cadman has executed more than 30 transactions in the space & satellite sector alone, ranging from private placements and public underwriting to buy- and sell-side M&A advisory. Mr. Cadman’s investment banking practice at Raymond James is at the forefront of the space industry, combining strong, specialized industry expertise and relationships with extensive transactional history. Prior to joining Raymond James’ investment banking practice in 2006, Mr. Cadman held roles in corporate finance for a leading wireless infrastructure company and in technology equity research. ) ) [44] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014DtuMMAS ) [Id] => a0GC0000014DtuMMAS [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Justin Cadman [Name] => SP-29422 [Contact_del__c] => 003C0000020t8UBIAY [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C0000020t8UBIAY ) [Name] => Justin Cadman [FirstName] => Justin [LastName] => Cadman [Title] => Senior Vice President, Investment Banking [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000Q1J82AAF ) [Name] => Raymond James ) [Bio__c] => Justin Cadman is an investment banking professional with Raymond James. He focuses his practice on advising companies and investors in the satellite & space ecosystem. With more than 17 years of advisory and capital markets experience, including a decade covering the space & satellite ecosystem, Mr. Cadman has executed more than 30 transactions in the space & satellite sector alone, ranging from private placements and public underwriting to buy- and sell-side M&A advisory. Mr. Cadman’s investment banking practice at Raymond James is at the forefront of the space industry, combining strong, specialized industry expertise and relationships with extensive transactional history. Prior to joining Raymond James’ investment banking practice in 2006, Mr. Cadman held roles in corporate finance for a leading wireless infrastructure company and in technology equity research. ) ) [45] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014ET0pMAG ) [Id] => a0GC0000014ET0pMAG [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Dr. Barrett Caldwell [Name] => SP-29957 [Contact_del__c] => 003C0000028k4oCIAQ [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C0000028k4oCIAQ ) [Name] => Barrett Caldwell [FirstName] => Barrett [LastName] => Caldwell [Title] => Professor, School of Industrial Engineering [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/001C000001Ko49uIAB ) [Name] => Purdue University ) [Bio__c] => Prof. Caldwell conducts research in applying human factors and industrial engineering principles to team performance in complex task environments. His early research examined the potential social and technological effects of internet multimedia communications, even before the release of the Mosaic browser in 1993. Prof. Caldwell's discovery of the importance of information delay with increasing bandwidth has been meaningful since the growth of internet file sharing, which demonstrated that delay remains a concern to ensuring satisfactory quality of service. A central and fundamental component of Prof. Caldwell's work in this area was the application of engineering feedback control models of information freshness, cost of access, and value of information gain. Prof. Caldwell's research group is known as the Group Performance Environments Research (GROUPER) Laboratory. The mission of the GROUPER Lab is to be a premier research group in the areas of analysis, design and improvement of how humans work with, and share knowledge through, information and communication technology systems on Earth and in space. His work, and that of GROUPER, is internationally recognized for integrating social and technical considerations in human task coordination and team performance. Over 25 of his former graduate students (MS and PhD) have achieved success in academic, government, industry, and military positions. ) ) [46] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014DwWEMA0 ) [Id] => a0GC0000014DwWEMA0 [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Alessandro Caranci [Name] => SP-29448 [Contact_del__c] => 003C0000025v5duIAA [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C0000025v5duIAA ) [Name] => Alessandro Caranci [FirstName] => Alessandro [LastName] => Caranci [Title] => Head of the Line of Business Satellite Communication [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000P8mbeAAB ) [Name] => Telespazio S.p.A. ) [Bio__c] => Head of the Line of Business Satellite Communication at Telespazio. Graduated in Electronic Engineering at the University La Sapienza of Rome. More than 15 years of experience in the satellite sector for primary European companies such as Telespazio and Eutelsat. Since September 2016, he has been appointed Head of the Line of Business Satellite Communications at Telespazio. ) ) [47] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014EKMIMA4 ) [Id] => a0GC0000014EKMIMA4 [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Tamara Casey [Name] => SP-29696 [Contact_del__c] => 003C0000028j2sZIAQ [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C0000028j2sZIAQ ) [Name] => Tamara Casey [FirstName] => Tamara [LastName] => Casey [Title] => CTO [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000P8meHAAR ) [Name] => Ligado Networks ) [Bio__c] => Tamara Casey is chief technology officer for Ligado Networks. She is responsible for Ligado’s network design, deployment, and operations. In this role, she leads the company’s development of a next-generation network that can support advanced radio technology suitable for emerging use cases in innovating industries and categories such as connected cars, mobile healthcare, and mission critical enterprise applications. Before joining Ligado, Tamara was a senior TMT advisor at Nexius Insight where her clients included Cisco and several large private equity firms. Previously, she had co-founded and served as CEO of 4DK Technologies, Inc., a technology solutions firm that was acquired by Radius Networks in early 2014. During her tenure at 4DK Technologies, Tamara and her team were granted 6 USPTO patents. From 2001 to 2005, as Vice President of Technology, Strategy, Research and Architecture for Nextel Communications, Tamara was responsible for all technology strategy and long-term network architecture and technology research. In this role, Tamara drove development of push-to-talk technology for 3G and many of the technology concepts that became 4G LTE. She also drove development of the second largest private data network in North America. For a decade prior, she served Nextel as a Regional Vice President of Engineering and Operations responsible for the Northeast region. Tamara attended the McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University, completing the Strategic Business Leadership program; and Laney College where she studied media communications. ) ) [48] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014EqymMAC ) [Id] => a0GC0000014EqymMAC [Speaker_Function__c] => [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Joe Cassady [Name] => SP-30188 [Contact_del__c] => 003C000002CuHEQIA3 [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C000002CuHEQIA3 ) [Name] => Joe Cassady [FirstName] => Joe [LastName] => Cassady [Title] => Executive Director of Space [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000Q1IVtAAN ) [Name] => Aerojet Rocketdyne ) [Bio__c] => Joe Cassady is Aerojet Rocketdyne's Executive Director for Space in the company’s Washington Operations. He is responsible for strategy and capture activities related to many of the company’s NASA programs, including: the Space Launch System (SLS); the propulsion system for the Orion deep space capsule; Commercial Crew propulsion and power systems; advanced electric propulsion; International Space System (ISS) power system, as well as AFRL and DARPA programs. He also is involved with research activities for next-generation space technology, including additive manufacturing, advanced materials, non-toxic propellants, modular propulsion for small satellites, and nuclear propulsion and power technology efforts. Mr. Cassady joined Aerojet in 1985 and was appointed to his present position in June 2013. Previously, he served in various Engineering and Business Development positions related to advanced propulsion for missiles and spacecraft. He began his career at the Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory at Edwards AFB, where he performed research into the acceleration mechanisms of Magneto Plasma Dynamic (MPD) thrusters as part of an AFOSR graduate program. After graduation, Mr. Cassady continued his research at the AFRPL, where he helped to create the in-house Electric Propulsion Laboratory (EPL). He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the Purdue University. He is the recipient of several technical awards from Aerojet Rocketdyne and outside organizations. Mr Cassady has authored or co-authored more than 50 papers dealing with mission design, space architectures, and propulsion technology and its applications and holds four patents for electric propulsion technologies. His professional affiliations included the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, where he is an Associate Fellow; the American Astronautical Society; and the Electric Rocket Propulsion Society, where he serves as Vice President. He also serves on the board of ExploreMars, Inc., an organization dedicated to education, STEM activities and outreach related to the exploration of Mars. ) ) [49] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014EGnyMAG ) [Id] => a0GC0000014EGnyMAG [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => James Chambers [Name] => SP-29643 [Contact_del__c] => 003C000001qYofgIAC [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C000001qYofgIAC ) [Name] => James Chambers [FirstName] => James [LastName] => Chambers [Title] => Vice President of Engineering [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000P8mcVAAR ) [Name] => XTAR LLC ) [Bio__c] => As the vice president of Engineering, Mr. Chambers is responsible for managing XTAR’s satellite and terrestrial resources to support government missions as efficiently as possible. Additionally, he helps strategically plan for future capabilities to support XTAR’s growth and develops solutions to meet XTAR customers’ unique engineering requirements. Mr. Chambers came to XTAR from DRS Technical Services where he led the engineering team responsible for the full life cycle of satellite, terrestrial and hybrid communication networks for military and other government customers. Previously he held several senior engineering positions with various satellite network providers designing and implementing both satellite and hybrid satellite/terrestrial communications networks. Mr. Chambers graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He also has a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. ) ) [50] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014E5E8MAK ) [Id] => a0GC0000014E5E8MAK [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Nicolas Chamussy [Name] => SP-29505 [Contact_del__c] => 003C0000028hrQNIAY [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C0000028hrQNIAY ) [Name] => Nicolas Chamussy [FirstName] => Nicolas [LastName] => Chamussy [Title] => Executive Vice President, Space Systems [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/001C000001GoTOkIAN ) [Name] => Airbus Defense and Space ) [Bio__c] => Nicolas Chamussy became Executive Vice President Space Systems in the Airbus Defence and Space Division on 1st July 2016. Prior to assuming this position he was the Chief of Staff to Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders since July 2012. He served as Head of Mission Air Systems leading UAV programmes in the former EADS Cassidian Division from 2008, and was the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) Programme Manager for the former Astrium space Division from 2004 to 2008. From 2002 to 2004, Chamussy was Director of Ground Infrastructure for Astrium and started with the Group in 1999 as Director of the Satellite Business for EADS in Paris. Nicolas Chamussy began his career in 1992 as an engineer on space matters at Phillips Laboratory (US Air Force). He went on to work for France’s Direction générale de l'armement (DGA) as a Deputy Programme Manager for reconnaissance satellite in 1993, followed by positions as an Advisor to the French Minister of Defence and as Deputy Head of Bureau at the French Ministry of Finance. Nicolas Chamussy holds degrees from École polytechnique, École Nationale Supérieure de Techniques Avancées, and Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris. 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He obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business from Illinois State University. ) ) [67] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014Z7I5MAK ) [Id] => a0GC0000014Z7I5MAK [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Rich Currier [Name] => SP-29046 [Contact_del__c] => 003C000001ob7c1IAA [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C000001ob7c1IAA ) [Name] => Rich Currier [FirstName] => Rich [LastName] => Currier [Title] => Senior Vice President, Business Development [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000P8mdXAAR ) [Name] => SSL ) [Bio__c] => ) ) [68] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014EKB5MAO ) [Id] => a0GC0000014EKB5MAO [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Denis Curtin [Name] => SP-29691 [Contact_del__c] => 0038000000cCmL7AAK [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/0038000000cCmL7AAK ) [Name] => Denis Curtin [FirstName] => Denis [LastName] => Curtin [Title] => Principal [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/001C0000014OZHQIA4 ) [Name] => Communications Satellite Consultants ) [Bio__c] => Dr. Denis Curtin retired as COO of XTAR, LLC , the joint venture between Loral Space & Communications, Ltd. and HISDESAT Servicios Estrategicos, S.A. providing commercial X-band satellite services to the U.S. and Allied governments. He had been COO since October 2003. Prior to this he was Executive VP, Engineering and Operations from July 2001 to October 2003 and between January and July 2001 he led the Loral team in negotiating the joint venture. Previously, Dr. Curtin served as Senior VP, Engineering and Operations for Loral ORION and Executive VP, Loral Cyberstar Broadband Systems. He was responsible for the technical design of the ORION satellites and was instrumental in the formation of the ORION partnership. Dr. Curtin also held a series of progressively senior engineering and management positions at COMSAT Laboratories, COMSAT General and COMSAT, culminating in Senior Director, Satellite Engineering, responsible for all COMSAT’s satellite engineering. Dr. Curtin has an MS in Physics and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. He is a Fellow of the American Institutes of Astronautics and Aeronautics (AIAA) and a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In 2006 he was named the recipient of the AIAA Aerospace Communications Award, presented for outstanding contributions in the field of aerospace communications. In March 2009 he was inducted into the Society of Satellite Professionals (SSPI) Hall of Fame. In 2010 he was appointed to the board of directors of XTAR LLC. He has published extensively in satellite technology and holds a patent on an infrared transparent solar cell. ) ) [69] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC00000144NBkMAM ) [Id] => a0GC00000144NBkMAM [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Denis Curtin [Name] => SP-28613 [Contact_del__c] => 0038000000cCmL7AAK [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/0038000000cCmL7AAK ) [Name] => Denis Curtin [FirstName] => Denis [LastName] => Curtin [Title] => Principal [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/001C0000014OZHQIA4 ) [Name] => Communications Satellite Consultants ) [Bio__c] => Dr. Denis Curtin retired as COO of XTAR, LLC , the joint venture between Loral Space & Communications, Ltd. and HISDESAT Servicios Estrategicos, S.A. providing commercial X-band satellite services to the U.S. and Allied governments. He had been COO since October 2003. Prior to this he was Executive VP, Engineering and Operations from July 2001 to October 2003 and between January and July 2001 he led the Loral team in negotiating the joint venture. Previously, Dr. Curtin served as Senior VP, Engineering and Operations for Loral ORION and Executive VP, Loral Cyberstar Broadband Systems. He was responsible for the technical design of the ORION satellites and was instrumental in the formation of the ORION partnership. Dr. Curtin also held a series of progressively senior engineering and management positions at COMSAT Laboratories, COMSAT General and COMSAT, culminating in Senior Director, Satellite Engineering, responsible for all COMSAT’s satellite engineering. Dr. Curtin has an MS in Physics and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. He is a Fellow of the American Institutes of Astronautics and Aeronautics (AIAA) and a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In 2006 he was named the recipient of the AIAA Aerospace Communications Award, presented for outstanding contributions in the field of aerospace communications. In March 2009 he was inducted into the Society of Satellite Professionals (SSPI) Hall of Fame. In 2010 he was appointed to the board of directors of XTAR LLC. He has published extensively in satellite technology and holds a patent on an infrared transparent solar cell. ) ) [70] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014Eiz7MAC ) [Id] => a0GC0000014Eiz7MAC [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Greg Curtiss [Name] => SP-30095 [Contact_del__c] => 003C0000029NPGYIA4 [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C0000029NPGYIA4 ) [Name] => Greg Curtiss [FirstName] => Greg [LastName] => Curtiss [Title] => Global IoT Vertical Specialist [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/001C000001a0xQ1IAI ) [Name] => Vodafone ) [Bio__c] => Global subject matter expert in IoT communication hardware and mobile network access technologies, responsible for working in product development and supporting strategic business development initiatives. ) ) [71] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000013wZvZMAU ) [Id] => a0GC0000013wZvZMAU [Speaker_Function__c] => Moderator [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Andrew D'Uva [Name] => SP-27881 [Contact_del__c] => 0038000000cCmQ1AAK [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/0038000000cCmQ1AAK ) [Name] => Andrew D'Uva [FirstName] => Andrew [LastName] => D'Uva [Title] => President [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000Q1IcmAAF ) [Name] => Providence Access Company ) [Bio__c] => Andrew D'Uva is President of Providence Access Company, a government affairs, technology, and satellite consultancy. He has supported international commercial satellite and telecommunications businesses on the regulatory, policy, legal, operational and business fronts for more than two decades, with a present emphasis on government services, information assurance, and cybersecurity in support of national security missions. Satellite clients have included key communication satellites owner-operators, trade organizations, and U.S. Federal agencies. He coordinates` the activities of the SATCOM Industry Group (SIG), dedicated to improving the satellite communications capabilities afforded to the U.S. government. He is U.S. industry chair of the Commercial Space INFOSEC Working Group of the NSA/DISA focused on enhancing space cybersecurity. He was a founding executive of the commercial SATCOM firm New Skies Satellites (now SES) and an attorney at Willkie Farr & Gallagher. Mr. D’Uva holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Georgetown University and a Juris Doctor degree from the Georgetown University Law Center. ) ) [72] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC00000144N6aMAE ) [Id] => a0GC00000144N6aMAE [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Mark Dankberg [Name] => SP-28604 [Contact_del__c] => 0038000000eNeaKAAS [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/0038000000eNeaKAAS ) [Name] => Mark Dankberg [FirstName] => Mark [LastName] => Dankberg [Title] => Chairman & CEO [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000P8mc0AAB ) [Name] => Viasat ) [Bio__c] => Mark D. 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He has participated on Department of Defense advisory panels and was invited to testify before a Congressional committee on high technology growth companies and IPOs. Mr. Dankberg was named Entrepreneur of the Year in San Diego in 2000, Satellite Industry Executive of the Year in 2003, and received the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Aerospace International Communications Award in 2008. He has also been an invited speaker on communication technology, entrepreneurship, and executive management at several universities including Rice University, NYU, and University of California at San Diego. He was a founding member of the board of directors of the San Diego Telecom Council (now CommNexus), and served on the San Diego County Regional Economic Advisory Board. In addition, he has been invited to serve as a judge several times at the local and national levels for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year program. Mr. Dankberg began his career with the Collins Radio Division of Rockwell International, and at Linkabit Corp in San Diego, where he held positions in engineering, technical management and business segment management. He earned BSEE and MEE degrees from Rice University and is a member of the Rice University Electrical and Computer Engineering Hall of Fame. ) ) [73] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC00000144N3MMAU ) [Id] => a0GC00000144N3MMAU [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Stuart Daughtridge [Name] => SP-28599 [Contact_del__c] => 003C000001DzKbnIAF [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C000001DzKbnIAF ) [Name] => Stuart Daughtridge [FirstName] => Stuart [LastName] => Daughtridge [Title] => Vice President, Advanced Technology [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/001C000000wCfcfIAC ) [Name] => Kratos ) [Bio__c] => Mr. Daughtridge has been with Kratos-Integral Systems since 1999, and in the satellite and aerospace industry since 1986. 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Tahara re-joined NOAA in her current role as Director of the Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs Office in 2011. ) ) [75] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014EJ1wMAG ) [Id] => a0GC0000014EJ1wMAG [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Jose Del Rosario [Name] => SP-29677 [Contact_del__c] => 00380000011dllDAAQ [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/00380000011dllDAAQ ) [Name] => Jose Del Rosario [FirstName] => Jose [LastName] => Del Rosario [Title] => Research Director [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000Q1Ic2AAF ) [Name] => NSR ) [Bio__c] => Mr. Del Rosario is a senior member of the consulting team where he focuses his research on quantitative modeling, data verification, and market forecasting for the commercial and government satellite communications sectors. He conducts ongoing research with specialization in policy analysis, economic indicators, regulatory initiatives and end user demand trends. In addition to authoring numerous syndicated reports in his areas of focus, Mr. Del Rosario has been involved in a wide range of strategic consulting projects. He has advised clients on market trends, implications, and strategies on such diverse topics as high throughput satellites (HTS), hosted payloads, wireless backhaul, SCADA/M2M/LDR and multi-mission satellite programs. Prior to joining NSR, Mr. del Rosario worked with Frost & Sullivan as Program Leader of the Mobile Communications Group, as Senior Analyst & Program Leader of the Satellite Communications Group, and most recently as Country Manager for the Philippines. Mr. del Rosario’s past experience also includes working as a Development, Outreach & Communications Specialist at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in the Philippines where he contributed to USAID/Philippines’ various programs in energy, environment, health, education, economic development and governance. He was also the Public Affairs Officer of the European Commission’s Delegation in the Philippines, co-managing the Commission’s programs on economic cooperation and development assistance. He performed economic and political risk assessment of the Philippines and ASEAN, for use by Delegation officials in the Philippines and in the Commission’s headquarters in Brussels. Mr. del Rosario also worked as a congressional aide for the Malaysian Embassy and as a telecommunications legal researcher for Irwin & Lesse in Washington, D.C. 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In this role, he oversees all NASA Earth Science satellite and airborne programs and projects, as well as the data systems that house and distribute the data from these programs and projects. He was appointed to this role in June 2015. From 2013 to 2015, he served as the Deputy Associate Director for the Earth Science Projects Division at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). This position also included responsibility as Deputy Program Manager for both the Earth Systematic Missions Program and Reimbursable Projects Program. He has previously served as a Program Executive at NASA Headquarters, beginning in 2004, for several Earth Science missions, including OCO, OCO-2, Aquarius, Hydros, and SMAP. He also served as Acting Program Manager for the Earth System Science Pathfinder (ESSP) Program from 2004 to 2008 and led efforts to transition this role to Langley Research Center. 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She received a Ph.D. from the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech in 1996. Selected to the NASA Astronaut Corps in April, 1996, Dr. Magnus flew in space on the STS- 112 shuttle mission in 2002, and on the final shuttle flight, STS-135, in 2011. In addition, she flew to the International Space Station on STS-126 in November 2008, served as flight engineer and science officer on Expedition 18, and returned home on STS-119 after four and a half months on board. Following her assignment on Station, she served at NASA Headquarters in the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate. Her last duty at NASA, after STS-135, was as the deputy chief of the Astronaut Office. While at NASA, Dr. Magnus worked extensively with the international community, including the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), as well as with Brazil on facility-type payloads. 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Mr. Morris’ career at Hughes began in 1982 as a hardware designer for the TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) product lines, as well as DAMA (Demand Assigned Multiple Access) and FDMA (Frequency Division Multiple Access) products. He was the systems and project lead on a number of first-to-market systems, including the SCPC (Single Channel per Carrier) TES™ (Telephony Earth Station) product and the Italsat SS-TDMA (Satellite Switched TDMA) system. He has been involved in the design of mobile satellite communications for over 15 years and led the engineering team on the Hughes digital air-to-ground system developed for ATT, comprising ground systems, gateways, air terminals, and user handsets. Mr. Morris received a Bachelor of Science honors degree in electrical engineering from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland and a Master of Science degree in digital techniques from Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland. 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Mr. Mowry joined Blue Origin in September 2016 as Vice President for global sales, marketing and customer experience. His mission is to provide customers with safe and affordable commercial space transportation services with the reusable New Glenn and New Shepard launch vehicles. Mowry previously served for 15 years as the President and Chairman of Arianespace, Inc. As the head of the Arianespace’s U.S. subsidiary, he was responsible for managing the company’s sales, marketing, strategy, government relations and communications activities. Before joining Arianespace, Mr. Mowry served for six years as Executive Director at the Satellite Industry Association, a non-profit alliance of U.S. satellite operators, manufacturers and ground equipment suppliers. Prior to his role at SIA, he worked as a commercial space industry analyst and Senior International Trade Specialist with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. 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With the acquisition of Hardigg Industries in 2008, Pelican became the largest supplier of COTS as well as made-to-order protector cases. Leveraging Pelican’s global manufacturing and sales operations, Mr. Murphy has brought awareness of the importance of engineered packaging solutions to the Aerospace community. Kevin has 40 years of marketing experience, having worked on global brands such as Mazda Motors, Arco and Alpine Audio. In addition to marketing Mr. Murphy is a product developer with numerous US Patents to his credit. About Pelican Products Pelican Products, Inc. is the global leader in protective cases, coolers, drinkware, luggage and advanced lighting systems - ready for any of life’s adventures. Pelican products are used by both consumers and professionals in the most demanding markets including fire safety, law enforcement, defense / military, aerospace, entertainment, industrial and consumer. Pelican products are designed and built to last a lifetime. Headquartered in Torrance, CA, Pelican operates in 23 countries, with 30 offices and six manufacturing facilities across the globe. For more information, visit www.pelican.com or www.behrmancap.com. ) ) [214] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014EE4ZMAW ) [Id] => a0GC0000014EE4ZMAW [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Jim Murray [Name] => SP-29608 [Contact_del__c] => 003C000001maXdlIAE [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C000001maXdlIAE ) [Name] => Jim Murray [FirstName] => Jim [LastName] => Murray [Title] => Partner [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/001C000001KnhGxIAJ ) [Name] => PJT Partners ) [Bio__c] => Jim Murray is a Managing Director, Head of Global Satellite Banking and Head of Wireless Banking for Morgan Stanley. 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Mr. Oldham’s responsibilities have included major Earth observation programs such as RADARSAT-2, RADARSAT Constellation Mission, and RapidEye. He has also overseen flagship programs such as the Canadarms on the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. 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Håkan was born and raised in Sweden and moved to Seattle in 1998. ) ) [226] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014Zeb2MAC ) [Id] => a0GC0000014Zeb2MAC [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Håkan Olsson [Name] => SP-29179 [Contact_del__c] => 003C000001PsWYiIAN [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C000001PsWYiIAN ) [Name] => Hakan Olsson [FirstName] => Hakan [LastName] => Olsson [Title] => Sr. Director of Marketing [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/001C0000013G3fDIAS ) [Name] => KYMETA CORPORATION ) [Bio__c] => Håkan holds a Master of Applied Physics and Electromechanical Engineering from Linköping University in Sweden. 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Håkan was born and raised in Sweden and moved to Seattle in 1998. ) ) [227] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC00000144N61MAE ) [Id] => a0GC00000144N61MAE [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Rupert Pearce [Name] => SP-28603 [Contact_del__c] => 003C000001iHpbeIAC [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C000001iHpbeIAC ) [Name] => Rupert Pearce [FirstName] => Rupert [LastName] => Pearce [Title] => CEO [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000P8mdJAAR ) [Name] => Inmarsat Global, Ltd. ) [Bio__c] => Rupert Pearce joined Inmarsat in January 2005 as Group General Counsel and, from January 2009, additionally held the position of Senior Vice President, Inmarsat Enterprises. 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He has been a visiting fellow of the Imperial College Business School, London, lecturing on the school’s Entrepreneurship programme, and is the co-author of Raising Venture Capital (Wiley). ) ) [228] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014EirmMAC ) [Id] => a0GC0000014EirmMAC [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Ken Peterman [Name] => SP-30091 [Contact_del__c] => 003C000001xGAjgIAG [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C000001xGAjgIAG ) [Name] => Ken Peterman [FirstName] => Ken [LastName] => Peterman [Title] => President, Government Systems [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/0018000000P8mc0AAB ) [Name] => Viasat ) [Bio__c] => Ken Peterman is President Government Systems at Viasat. A world leader in satellite communications, networking and related technologies, Viasat (sales ~$1.8B/yr) employs over 4,500 professional and support personnel worldwide. Viasat produces satellite payloads and ground infrastructure, satellite terminals, networked data links and cybersecurity solutions that provide high speed, assured, secure global communications serving both the commercial and government sectors. Viasat’s government business is a market leader in tactical networking and Link-16 datalinks; information assurance and cybersecurity; assured, high capacity satellite communications; and air/ground situational awareness. Before joining Viasat Ken founded the SpyGlass Group, a respected thought leader in emerging defense and aerospace market trends. SpyGlass works primarily with small and mid-sized businesses to formulate effective strategies to optimize performance, maximize growth, increase new market penetration and execute challenging business transformation and turnaround agendas. Prior to founding SpyGlass, Ken was President, Exelis Communications and Force Protection Systems, and President, ITT Communications Systems (sales ~$1.3B/yr). In these positions, responsibilities included general management of over 3,000 employees with facilities in 12 states plus the United Kingdom. Portfolios included tactical communications systems, satellite communications systems, information assurance and cybersecurity solutions, global positioning systems (GPS), electronic protection and counter IED systems, vision systems and integrated command, control, communications and computer (C4) systems for U.S. and allied forces in over 35 countries. Previously, Ken was Vice President, Rockwell Collins Integrated Command, Control and Communications (C3) Systems (sales ~$600M/yr) and Displays and Awareness Systems (sales ~$450M/yr). In these positions, responsibilities included general management of facilities in 5 states plus the United Kingdom. The C3 Systems portfolio included special mission communications systems, information assurance and cryptographic systems, mobile networking solutions, electronic warfare systems, and MILSTAR satellite communications systems. The Displays portfolio included head-down displays for all types of military ground, vehicular and aerospace platforms, head-up displays for tactical fighter and trainer aircraft, and helmet-mounted vision systems for tactical fighter aircraft and also for soldier systems serving the US and worldwide market. Ken also held positions at Raytheon including Director, Tactical Systems where he managed a variety of products and systems portfolios serving the global defense communications market. He holds a BSEE (high honors) from Tri-State University (now Trine), augmented by executive education at Pennsylvania State University and Stanford University. Industry leadership includes roles as chairman of the Indiana Aerospace and Defense Council and membership in the National Defense Industry Association, the Association of the United States Army, the Association of the United States Air Force, the Satellite Industry Association and numerous other professional organizations. As a passionate and innovative leader in the global defense and aerospace market, Ken serves on a variety of boards and advisory groups where he has helped to shape the strategic trajectories of the tactical communications, mobile networking, cybersecurity, and satellite sectors for more than 35 years. 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Mr. Smith has over 25 years’ experience in commercial satellites in all aspects of the value chain; satellite manufacturing, satellite operator, and consumer services. Prior to this, he led the development activities for EchoStar Satellite Services, where he was responsible for developing and growing broadband, DTH, and other services such as IPTV and Digital Cinema. Notable deals were Hughes Network Systems, Deluxe-EchoStar LLC, Solaris Mobile and Dish Brasil. Previously, he co-founded and was President/COO of Tangerine Global, LLC, a premium TV services provider to luxury hotels worldwide serving key customers such as Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and The Peninsula Hotels. He also led the corporate development activities at SES Astra in Luxembourg, where he was responsible for developing and implementing the global expansion strategy that transformed SES from European regional player to global leader. 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He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the University of Washington and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. ) ) [284] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Speaker__c [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Speaker__c/a0GC0000014ZGeGMAW ) [Id] => a0GC0000014ZGeGMAW [Speaker_Function__c] => Speaker [Speaker_Status__c] => Request - accepted [Abstract_Title__c] => [Speaker_Name_on_Agenda__c] => Steven Soenens [Name] => SP-29089 [Contact_del__c] => 003C000001iIa8BIAS [Contact_del__r] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Contact [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Contact/003C000001iIa8BIAS ) [Name] => Steven Soenens [FirstName] => Steven [LastName] => Soenens [Title] => Vice President, Product Marketing [Account] => stdClass Object ( [attributes] => stdClass Object ( [type] => Account [url] => /services/data/v41.0/sobjects/Account/001C000001Z6gxOIAR ) [Name] => Skyline Communications ) [Bio__c] => Steven Soenens is an experienced professional in product marketing, product management and engineering of broadband and video solutions for broadcasters and cable, telco, satellite and mobile service providers. 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PRIMARY FOCUS & EXPERIENCE Mr. Spector focuses his practice on advising executives and investors on corporate, financing, and government affairs matters in the satellite, technology and telecommunications industries. Prior to joining Milbank, Mr. Spector was Executive Vice President, Business Development, and General Counsel of Intelsat, the world’s largest satellite operator, where his responsibilities included strategic ventures and acquisitions, regulatory compliance involving (among others) the Departments of Defense, Justice, State and Treasury, the SEC, and the FCC, the procurement and provisioning of satellite capacity, and multi-billion dollar financing transactions. He was also previously the Managing Partner of the Washington, DC office of a major international law firm, a member of the firm’s Management Committee, and Chairman of its Communications & Technology Group. He served in government as law clerk to Judge James Oakes of the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and to Justice Thurgood Marshall of the US Supreme Court, and as Associate Assistant to the President in the White House. RECOGNITION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS Mr. Spector is a frequent speaker and moderator at industry conferences. He is the former Chairman of the American Bar Association’s International Communications Committee, and the co-author of a book on Communications and Technology Alliances. He has been recognized by such industry journals as European Counsel and American Lawyer for his transactional work and industry expertise. Mr. Spector earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Harvard University, where he was the Supreme Court Editor of the Harvard Law Review. He also received a master’s in public policy degree from Harvard University and a B.A. in political science, with highest honors, from University of California at Santa Barbara. 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PRIMARY FOCUS & EXPERIENCE Mr. Spector focuses his practice on advising executives and investors on corporate, financing, and government affairs matters in the satellite, technology and telecommunications industries. Prior to joining Milbank, Mr. Spector was Executive Vice President, Business Development, and General Counsel of Intelsat, the world’s largest satellite operator, where his responsibilities included strategic ventures and acquisitions, regulatory compliance involving (among others) the Departments of Defense, Justice, State and Treasury, the SEC, and the FCC, the procurement and provisioning of satellite capacity, and multi-billion dollar financing transactions. He was also previously the Managing Partner of the Washington, DC office of a major international law firm, a member of the firm’s Management Committee, and Chairman of its Communications & Technology Group. He served in government as law clerk to Judge James Oakes of the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and to Justice Thurgood Marshall of the US Supreme Court, and as Associate Assistant to the President in the White House. RECOGNITION & ACCOMPLISHMENTS Mr. Spector is a frequent speaker and moderator at industry conferences. He is the former Chairman of the American Bar Association’s International Communications Committee, and the co-author of a book on Communications and Technology Alliances. He has been recognized by such industry journals as European Counsel and American Lawyer for his transactional work and industry expertise. Mr. Spector earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Harvard University, where he was the Supreme Court Editor of the Harvard Law Review. He also received a master’s in public policy degree from Harvard University and a B.A. in political science, with highest honors, from University of California at Santa Barbara. 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Spiwak was also the director of NASA & NOAA unmanned Earth and Space Science Programs responsible for the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) N, O, and P series of satellites, the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) series, and other earth and space science projects. Spiwak began his career at Boeing’s satellite business in 1985 in the design integration laboratory. Subsequent assignments have included director of Strategy and Technology Development, director of Commercial Business Development, and director of the Cost Estimating Organization. He was instrumental in the design of the spacecraft design center and served as manager during its early years of operation. Spiwak received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Dayton, and a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Southern California. 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The company sold to Belgacom and remains the number two carrier in the region. Joe also co-founded StarPoint Card Services, the largest distributor of pre-paid calling cards in the U.K., and ClariNet, the first mass-market consumer VOIP service provider in Australia. Joe began his career in the maritime industry, with Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, where he spent 200+ days a year at sea, ultimately becoming the company’s youngest certified submersible pilot. 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Mark then took on a role at SWE-DISH as the Director of Operations quickly moved into the SVP of Engineering. Following two acquisitions Mark then took on the role of Senior Director of Engineering for Cobham Satcom – Land Systems where he spent two years developing a complete new set of products, focusing on micro-terminals, flat panel arrays, COTM, with a major focus on X and Ka-Band. Mark also undertook the Cobham divisional high potential candidate course after only 7 months in the position. Mark joined Inmarsat in 2011 where he took on the role of Director User Terminal Development for Global Express and now Mark is the Vice President Product Development & Strategy and has the responsibility for all terminal product development and product strategy including the 5-year technology roadmap for Inmarsat. 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