Steven Deterling

About Steven Deterling

I have worked in a variety of roles supporting Human Space Flight. These include design and development of computer software for planning Human Space Flight missions, integration of software for support of real-time mission operations, International Liaison Office support for US/Russian facility operations, and management of personnel supporting facility integration for mission readiness.Accomplishments• Ensured Control Center readiness to support 22 Space Shuttle missions (including first Space Shuttle launch after 2003 Columbia tragedy) and over 56 missions to the International Space Station• Managed the integration of upgrades to the Mission Control Center Local Area Network, Front End Processor, Enterprise Storage Subsystem, and conversion from UNIX Client-Server workstations to Linux Client-Server desktops and servers• Managed the integration of over 12 Operating System updates to the Control Center desktops• Managed the integration of over 20 baseline software updates to the Control Center• Managed the development and deployment of a web-based database tool to track and manage Control Center configurations• Defined and coordinated policy updates for the management of Control Center activities, upgrades, and Change ManagementSpecialties- Mission Management: ensuring all elements are ready to support defined mission activities- Integrate, test, and verify hardware, software, and systems- Problem Management, including troubleshooting and resolution of real-time problems- Project integration into operations- System change planning- Integrated operations management- Mission assurance- ITIL V3 Foundation Certification

Experience

1. Operations and Maintenance Department Manager

   KBR, Inc.

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Leader of the Maintenance and Operations department on the Mission Systems Operations Contract (MSOC) at the Johnson Space Center. • Management of approximately 200 personnel divided into six sections with managers for each section• Direct operations of the Mission Control Center (MCC), the Mission Training Center (MTC), and the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility (SVMF) • Operations encompasses a wide variety of skills, systems, and technologies, from operation of specialty pneumatic systems to scheduling and configuration of space-based satellite communications assets• Processing and review of all issues that arise in all three facilities and coordination to ensure that critical failures are restored, investigated, and prevented from recurrence• Maintenance of all three facilities including preventive maintenance as well as repair of failed equipment. Procurement and review of vendor maintenance contracts for critical hardware systems. Responsible for ensuring enough spares and supplies on hand at all times to meet NASA system availability requirements• Responsible for the implementation of hardware modification to systems in all three facilities, including scheduling of the changes to align with mission constraints. Changes include electrical, data, physical, and unique one-of-a-kind space equipment• Responsible for emergency preparedness and protection of critical equipment in preparation of severe weather events, as well as recovery once the event has completed• Performance of public affairs activities as required, including ensuring that all three facilities are safe and presentable to members of the public along with giving guided tours to outside personnel• Planning and execution of annual and long-term budget and staffing plans, in alignment with NASA and contract budget goals and objectives. Monthly review of actuals against the plans and responsible for execution of corrective actions as required to ensure budget compliance

Education

• Texas Tech University

  Mechanical Engineering

  1985 — 1986

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering

  1986 — 1989

Skills

• Proposal Writing
• Spacecraft
• Databases
• Mission Assurance
• Troubleshooting
• Software Documentation
• Requirements Management
• Technical Writing
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Software Development
• Earned Value Management
• Security
• Security Clearance
• Cmmi
• Fortran
• Analysis
• Program Management
• System Architecture
• Six Sigma
• Software
• Simulations
• Ms Project
• Systems Engineering
• Satellite
• Change Management
• Process Improvement
• Integration
• Orbital Mechanics
• Aerospace
• Software Engineering
• Flight Dynamics
• Space Systems
• Itil
• C
• Dod
• Project Planning
• System Design
• Engineering Management
• Requirements Analysis