austin hirsch

operations

About

Focused on building small businesses, spending time with family, and enjoying the small things!

Country

united states

City

los angeles

Industry

non-profit organization management

Skill

leadership, program management, leadership development, government contracting, military operations, organizational leadership, national security, operational planning, military, dod, security clearance, command, government, defense, air force

Experience

air force instructor

united states air force

2016-7 - 2019-2 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Leading operations for 100+ person training organization

operations

pacificolor

2019-1 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

lead system engineer, system requirements, verification, and performance

united states air force

2012-9 - 2014-7 · 1 yr 11 mos

* Provide critical system integration and verification for two satellite launches * ‐ Revamped multiple business/engineering processes allowing for significant increases in workflow efficiency * supervisor’s * comments on multiple projects: “cut coordination time by 67%”, “cut redundancy by 50%”, “averted 6-month schedule slip”, * “saved $600k in travel”, “saved $550k in labor costs” * RS Directorate CGO of the Quarter (#1/25) * ‐ Overhauled performance profiles increasing performance effectiveness by 35% and eliminated a potential $40M recertification * cost * RS Division Team of the Quarter * ‐ Verified 2 satellites and one ground system for integration and launch, both launches were flawless * 3x Company Grade Officer * of the Quarter (3/7 award opportunities)

assistant professor

uc berkeley

2016-7 - 2019-2 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Adjunct Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley for the USAF

program manager

united states air force

2014-7 - 2016-7 · 2 yrs 1 mo

* Rapid development of critical space capabilities, $71 million project portfolio * ‐ Leading a critical rapid development project, reducing sustainment/manpower costs by over 50% and delivering capability 17 * month early to users, senior military executive priority (4 Star General); Division Company Grade Officer of the Quarter (#1/22) * ‐ Negotiated two contracts totaling $20.4 million. Developed a financial and engineering analysis tool/strategy that led to a * successful 27% price reduction; RS Directorate Team of the Quarter (2015Q2) * ‐ Managed a 50+ person $41M ground system expansion, led team to meet 100% cost and schedule commitments, leading to a * successful $600M satellite launch; RS Directorate Team of the Quarter (2015Q1)