Benjamin Wichmann

About Benjamin Wichmann

As a Solutions Architect at Leidos, I bring over ten years of experience in space operations and mission-critical systems. My work focuses on designing and implementing hybrid-cloud, secure-network, and scalable system solutions to support government and commercial space mission operations. Leveraging expertise in space operations, agile project management, and software development, I contribute to the modernization of mission infrastructure and the enhancement of real-time mission support capabilities. My efforts are aimed at fostering collaboration, improving operational reliability, and advancing research, exploration, and enterprise mission success.

Experience

1. Solutions Architect

   Leidos

   Jul 2024 — Present · US

   Supporting government and commercial opportunities, primarily space mission operations. Developing hybrid-cloud, secure-network, and scalable system solutions that enable research, exploration, and enterprise mission success.• Architect hybrid-cloud mission environments integrating AWS, Azure, GCP, on-prem compute, and secure networking technologies.• Lead IRAD development and innovation initiatives to modernize mission infrastructure.• Enhance mission collaboration, real-time data workflows, and emerging spacecraft command-and-control capabilities.• Drive software and systems engineering strategies that improve real-time mission support, data accessibility, and operational reliability.• Collaborate across Leidos sectors to adapt unique solutions and build strategic partnerships for broader customer impact.• Serve as a technical liaison with NASA, AWS, Azure, and commercial partners, aligning architecture direction with mission and business priorities.Recognition• Leidos Sector CTO Innovation Award for advancing hybrid-cloud mission operations.• 2025 NASA Silver Snoopy Award for contributions to crew safety and mission success.

Education

• University of Arizona

  Graduate , Electrical Computer Engineering

  2019 — 2022

• University of Wisconsin-Stout

  Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering

  2012 — 2015

• University of Wisconsin-Stout

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Computer Engineering

  2012 — 2015

Skills

• Data Structures
• Assembly Language
• Vhdl
• C++
• Microcontrollers
• X86 Assembly
• Linux
• Usb
• Embedded Linux
• Qt
• Fpga Prototyping
• Digital Signal Processors
• Netbeans
• Testing
• Embedded C
• Computer Science
• Computer Architecture
• Microsoft Excel
• Circuit Analysis
• Software Engineering
• Microprocessors
• Teamwork
• Opencv
• Critical Thinking
• Vxworks
• Java
• Arduino
• Circuit Design
• Android Development
• Microchip Pic
• Verilog
• Visual C++
• I2c
• Pcb Design
• Shell Scripting
• Matlab