Virtual Reality (VR) Technical Discipline Lead (TDL) for NASA’s Engineering Directorate at
the Johnson Space Center (JSC), Houston, TX
Over 40 years of experience in developing and managing aerospace and robotics simulation and
graphics projects including most recently eXtended Reality (XR) applications for ISS, Gateway
and Artemis Programs.
Duty Statement
My current position at NASA as Engineering’s VR TDL involves developing eXtended Reality
(XR) applications for astronaut Extra-Vehicular Activities (EVA) ground and onboard training
as well managing JSC’s VR astronaut training laboratory (VR Lab). Our Simulation and
Graphics civil servant and contractor team is currently developing XR applications for ISS,
Gateway, and Artemis programs, including VR applications in support of Lunar surface EVA
analysis and training.
Professional Positions
2005-now Simulation and Graphics Engineer/VR TDL, NASA, JSC, Houston, TX
1994-2005 Aerospace Software Engineer, LinCom/Titan/L3 Communications, Houston, TX
1985-1994 Aerospace Software Engineer, McDonnell Douglas Aerospace, Houston, TX
1980-1985 Flight Test and Simulation Engineer, McDonnell Douglas Aircraft, St. Louis, MO
Education
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville Computer Science BS, 1983