Mike Zang, MS Space

🚀 Connecting the World from Space 🚀 We’re not just building satellites; we’re building the future of connection. mike.zang@ast-science.com At AST SpaceMobile, we’re creating the first and only space-based cellular broadband network — so your everyday smartphone can connect directly to space. No towers. No limits. Just signal. Everywhere. 🌍✨ We’re building and launching the largest commercial satellites in low earth orbit at a breakneck cadence that’s redefining what “fast” means in space tech. We are teaming up with the telecom giants from around the world — to bring real broadband coverage to every person on Earth. We’re hunting for the engineers, innovators, and dreamers who want to push past boundaries and make history. If deep tech, massive satellite build facilities, and the idea of turning space into the next cell tower gives you chills — 👉 come build satellites with us. #ASTSpaceMobile #SpaceTech #5G #Innovation #WeAreHiring #JoinTheMission

expeditionexecutive.space | mzang@expeditionexecutive.space We are hyper-connected, with unparalleled reach in the space industry—an advantage that is truly incomparable. This is Expedition Executive Search: Space. With the rapid growth of the New Space sector, talent scarcity is becoming the number one critical component for mission success. That lynchpin hire needed to execute a specific mission won’t be found on job boards—it will be found through Expedition Executive Search. We have our finger on the pulse of industry knowledge and connections. Together, we will create the future of space. Mission: To do right by the space talent community.

Full time graduate student with in-person and hybrid executive education in Los Angeles, Space Coast, FL, Washington D.C. and at Thunderbird’s global headquarters in Phoenix. On-site tours of NASA Armstrong, NASA JPL, NASA Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, NASA HQ in DC, Space Force, Blue Origin, Relativity Space, Red Wire, Space Florida, Udvar-Hazy, PIMA Air & Space, Phantom Space, several SpaceX launches and Rocket Lab. Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, Earned Value Management (EVM) and leadership using space as the industry platform. Agile Methodology, Variance Analysis Report (VAR), legal financial contract negotiations, Leadership tactics, cross-cultural negotiations, AI application in space and global context, marketing budget and allocation, supply chain, and global space policy and law. An Arizona State University Knowledge Enterprise.

I led the charge to rebuild our satellite engineering department in 2022, which surpassed pre-Great Resignation levels with a larger, more stable team and nearly zero turnover. I brought on board 150+ satellite engineers, solidifying our team’s expertise and resilience. I revolutionized our talent acquisition reporting by implementing Agile methodology, creating a system that offers real-time data access for business units, HR, TA, and other stakeholders. This overhaul provided static and dynamic tracking of requisition upgrades and downgrades, ensuring compliance and transparency like never before. Balancing a demanding workload of 30-40 specialized spacecraft requisitions, I proudly represented our space program at conferences, expos, and university recruiting booths. As Chair of the Social Activities Committee, I created a vibrant community culture. Ready to break new ground and push the boundaries in the space industry.

Drawing from the best practices of my previous company, I launched Expedition Executive Search, a premier Denver-based recruiting firm specializing in executive search for the aerospace, accounting, and mining industries worldwide. Our firm is built on a simple principle: to do right by the talent community. We embrace the recruitment industry's best practices while enjoying the freedom to treat our clients and candidates as they deserve. For employers seeking our expertise, we guarantee that we won't waste your time with a deluge of resumes. Instead, we deliver only the top echelon of talent with the precise skill set you need, ensuring a perfect fit for your team.

I had the opportunity to hone my leadership skills and gain invaluable experience in large company business practices. Leading a team of nine, I balanced high-volume recruitment, ensuring clients’ needs were met while creating a high-performing team. I implemented best practices in talent acquisition, managed key client relationships, and drove initiatives that improved our recruitment processes and outcomes. This leaned in on my expertise in strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and operational efficiency. I have developed a deep understanding of how to balance the needs of a large organization with the demands of a dynamic and competitive market. By leveraging these experiences, I was able to cultivate a leadership style balancing both results and relationships, setting the foundation for my later success in founding and leading Expedition Executive Search.

Re-hired to turn around Denver after my prior success concurrently running RemX's Southern California finance perm team and being RemX's #2 nationwide producer, to transform the Denver office. Tasked with the management, turnaround, re-build, re-hire and re-focus of the Denver office of RemX. Managed 6.

Started recruiting for the finance vertical within energy for a large boutique search firm, I expanded our footprint and launched a mining industry specialist division. Performed both contingent and retained level searches worldwide within the engineering, geology, metallurgy, exploration, and finance functions. Supervised 1.

STEM MBA focused on new space market innovators, AI application in space, machine learning, project management, Agile and Scrum methodology, EVM, VAR, contract negotiations, DEI, global marketing, supply chain, and space policy and law within the global space context.

Minor in Spanish Study Abroad: Australia, Honduras Puerto Rico, and Nicaragua.