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Expert has developed a new technique for low cost, low power, low data rate optical communications based upon photon counting. He has rejected existing approaches - all of which were based upon Gaussian statistics for bit decision. He has exploited the Poisson statistical properties of photons to define a simple architecture. The underlying theory was validated and refined using computer simulation, and there were several iterations of real time processor-based hardware produced, each successively integrating required external support. A fully functional system was field tested, and two patents based on this technology were awarded

Expert served as the temporary lead for the communications sub-system I&T effort on a pair of small missile detection satellites. He was recruited by the program manager to bring an experienced eye and a different perspective to a highly unusual set of I&T problems that were associated with the reactivation of ten year old units and test sets. He worked with a small existing team to coordinate work activities and to build program management and customer confidence in its findings and recommendations. He also developed an approach to implementing a low cost, passive situational awareness system for geostationary satellites.

Expert was an original member of a newly formed, wideband commercial business development team, which developed the original criteria for the Gen*Star payload product concept. This eventually became the Astrolink system. He managed a number of the initial Gen*Star IRADs (internal research and development projects) that addressed options for on-board processing air interfaces and participated in the first wave of Ka-band RFI responses. He represented TRW in the initial Ka-band related standards deliberations of ETSI, DVB and TIA. Expert supported the development of new communication system architectures for NGST’s (Northrup Grumman Space Technology), the Advanced Concepts and MILSATCOM organization - including numerous definition studies and proposal efforts to military and NASA customers. Expert is a Member of the SATCOM Directorate Group, responsible for development of all conventional SATCOM and non-protected MILSATCOM related business opportunities.

He has identified and evaluated potential business in various forms: programs, products and unusual opportunities. He is very familiar with the sector’s business development decision processes and other opportunity evaluation (e.g., attractiveness vs. competitive position) techniques. He has experience with varied project assignments involving real time signal processing; ELINT processing and strategic terrestrial systems.