Chris Miserendino
Executive Director, Government Programs @ Iridium | US Government Line of Business
- Role
- Executive Director, Government Solutions at Iridium
- Location
- Chandler, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Miserendino
As Executive Director at Iridium, I lead the strategic direction and growth of government programs, with an expanded focus on emerging technologies and services that deliver innovative, secure, and reliable satellite communications solutions to the U.S. Government. A proud U.S. Air Force Space Command veteran, I bring over 25 years of combined experience in government service and the commercial space industry.In this role, I drive the development and deployment of cutting-edge and bespoke satellite services tailored to meet the evolving mission requirements of the Department of Defense and other federal partners. My work centers on bridging the gap between emerging technology and real-world application—ensuring resilient, forward-leaning capabilities are available where and when they matter most.With a strong background in large-scale system integration, manufacturing process improvement, and program execution, I am passionate about creating value through collaboration and technical excellence. I’m committed to supporting Iridium’s culture of innovation while shaping the next generation of secure communications for government users worldwide.Let’s connect if you’re working at the nexus of satellite, defense, or emerging technologies—we’re building what comes next.
Experience
Executive Director, Government Solutions
Jun 2025 — Present · Chandler, AZ, US
As Executive Director at Iridium, I lead the strategic direction and growth of government programs, with an expanded focus on emerging technologies and services that deliver innovative, secure, and reliable satellite communications solutions to the U.S. Government. A proud U.S. Air Force Space Command veteran, I bring over 25 years of combined experience in government service and the commercial space industry.In this role, I drive the development and deployment of cutting-edge and bespoke satellite services tailored to meet the evolving mission requirements of the Department of Defense and other federal partners. My work centers on bridging the gap between emerging technology and real-world application—ensuring resilient, forward-leaning capabilities are available where and when they matter most.With a strong background in large-scale system integration, manufacturing process improvement, and program execution, I am passionate about creating value through collaboration and technical excellence. I’m committed to supporting Iridium’s culture of innovation while shaping the next generation of secure communications for government users worldwide.Let’s connect if you’re working at the nexus of satellite, defense, or emerging technologies—we’re building what comes next.
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Technology
2002 — 2004
Western International University
Master of Science (M.S.), Information Systems Engineering
2005 — 2007
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