Richard Richy Gonzalez
Vice President of Space and Mission Operations
- Role
- Vice President - Space and Mission Operations at Serco
- Location
- Orlando, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Richard Richy Gonzalez
I am a strategic leader with 25+ years in the space enterprise, with a primary focus on midstream systems: command & control ground systems, and infrastructure that connect space / satellites platforms (upstream) to the applications and end users who rely on them (downstream). From Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and Space Situational Awareness (SSA) to Earth Observation (EO) and training networks, my career has centered on enabling missions by building systems that make space capabilities usable, reliable, and secure.Throughout my career, I have led complex portfolios and programs valued from $10M to nearly $1B, supporting the U.S. Space Force, NASA, NOAA, and every branch of the Armed Services. Beyond program execution, I’ve driven business development, capture and proposal efforts $500M+, navigated competitive and sole-source environments, and built teams that deliver on mission promises while positioning the organization for growth.Executive strengths I bring- Vision & Strategy: Translating mission needs into executable strategies aligned with corporate priorities and customer impact- People Leadership: Building high-performing, collaborative teams and mentoring future leaders. I believe people are the true engine of success- Midstream & Space Systems Expertise: Command & control architectures, satellite ground systems, mission-enabling infrastructure, satellite communications (WGS, DSCS), space situational awareness, and Earth observation support- Business Growth: Leading capture and proposal efforts, shaping innovative solutions, and strengthening long-term customer partnerships.I am driven by persistence and the belief that when teams are united by purpose and trust, they can solve the most complex challenges. My passion is positioning organizations for growth while ensuring our people and customers succeed across the rapidly evolving space domain.
Experience
Vice President - Space and Mission Operations
Nov 2025 — Present · Orlando, FL, US
Education
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science (BS)
1993 — 1997
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