Daniel Pierson

• Led mission-critical system testing and operational validation for a large satellite ground system, driving cross-functional execution and system scalability. • Defined and implemented AI strategy and generative AI solutions across the organization, improving developer productivity and informing leadership decisions. • Manage a diverse team of 20 developers, testers, and UX professionals building ground systems for space operations — including hiring, performance management, and driving execution.

• Designed and executed a manufacturing strategy for a high-rate, low-cost defense satellite production line, coordinating build processes, material planning, labor forecasting, and multi-site collaboration while managing cost performance through monthly CAMs reporting. • Led the technical solution and coordination of an $8M proposal to commercialize Low-Earth Orbit satellite manufacturing, aligning cross-functional teams and external partners.

Directed cross-functional testing and modeling of a $12M robotics refueling prototype, streamlining lab operations to increase test capacity 4x.

Led mechanical integration and launch operations for multi-$250M satellites during global pandemic conditions, coordinating multinational launch efforts.

• Offered essential contributions in setting up a new plant and headed a strategy using industry best practices that increased production while cutting cost. • Designated as a subject matter expert for various technical skills; excelled as superuser of Microsoft SharePoint and Windchill Product Lifecycle Management in the design and control all material view on the floor for 3 plants. • Championed unique methods to assess complex business issues, planning and delivering custom-tailored strategy, which integrated in-depth data analysis and new technology to boost efficiency. • Chosen as lead for two new product lines on writing, updating, and optimizing manufacturing planning documentation, leading to significant gains to overall organizational coordination and policy compliance.

• Helmed a high-performance team of 7 to configure and evaluate Zeppelin (emerging open source tech), for a technology analytics program and pattern recognition methods. • Was a Application Developer for Chase Data Services ecosystem, the team for big data in the consumer bank section of Chase. • Excelled in an Agile team to design, integrate, and implement open source software to connect databases, demonstrating excellent knowledge of software like Hadoop, Spark, and Apache open source software.

• Guaranteed flawless scheduling, completion and shipment of products using CNC machining and 3D printing. • Guided outsourcing of material transport for process specialization (metallic surface treatments), building productive relationships to ensure optimal transport costs. • Developed specialized Python scripts to efficiently run Application Program Interface (API) and Enterprise Resource Planning ERP tests for pricing algorithms for 3D printing. • Taught directly by the VP of Manufacturing how to run and manage a high-stress, safety-oriented factory floor; expanded expertise in operating saws, testing of delicate equipment, performing nondestructive examination under heavy workload, and managing other factory machines