Michael Luu

Michael Luu

Systems Engineer, Microsoft

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    GEOINT Deputy Chief Architect

  • Education

    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

      2021 - 2023
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
    • Harvard Kennedy School

      2022 - 2022
      Cross-Registrant Leading the National Security Enterprise (IGA 282)
    • George Mason University

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor's Degree Physics 3.6/4.0

      Activities and Societies: School of Physics, Astronomy, and Computational Sciences (SPACS) Student Advisory Board. GMU Army ROTC Physics StudentSchool of Physics, Astronomy, and Computational Sciences student advisory board memberArmy ROTC Cadet

    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

      2019 - 2021
      Master of Science - MS Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 4.9/5.0
  • Experience

    • VMC Consulting Corporation

      Nov 2006 - Nov 2008
      Systems Engineer, Microsoft
    • Arcola-Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Dept.

      Nov 2007 - May 2014
      Lieutenant

      Fire Suppression Unit Officer, Duty Crew Officer, Health and Safety Officer, and Training Officer.

    • Comtech LLC

      Oct 2008 - Aug 2010
      Network Security Engineer, General Services Administration
    • US Army

      May 2014 - Oct 2017
      Captain, Infantry Officer

      Rifle platoon leader, Operations officer, 1-503rd Infantry Battalion (Airborne), 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne)Graduated: Airborne, Air-Assault, Ranger, Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course, Space Operations

    • CENTRA Technology, Inc

      Feb 2018 - Jul 2019
      Systems Engineer and Technical Advisor (SETA), DARPA

      Tactical Technology OfficeHypersonics

    • Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship Program

      Feb 2020 - Jan 2021
      Fellow
    • The Aerospace Corporation

      Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
      Gradute Researcher

      Research internship within Performance Modeling & Analysis Department and supported GEOINT programs.Ran Genetic Resources for Innovation and Problem Solving (GRIPS), a decision support process foroptimized system architecture solutions.Executed Functional Availability, tradespace analysis tool combining performance, reliability, androbustness analysis for new constellation designs to achieve Functional Success Criteria.Conducted tradespace analysis for Reconfigurable Constellations and On-Orbit Servicing. Show less

    • Pat Tillman Foundation

      Jun 2020 - May 2021
      Pat Tillman Scholar
    • SpaceX

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
      Associate Engineer/Mission Integration Engineer

      StarshieldSpecial ProjectsHosted Payload Program

    • NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      Visiting Researcher

      Mars Exploration Program, In-Orbit, Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing, Robotics Group 347

    • U.S. Federal Government

      Apr 2023 - now
      GEOINT Deputy Chief Architect
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Server +

      Comp Tia
    • Open Water Scuba Diver

      Scuba Diving International (SDI)
      May 2023
    • Network +

      CompTIA
      Jun 2008
    • USPA A License

      U.S. Parachute Association (USPA)
      Jun 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Ambassador

      Issued by Service to School on Feb 2021
      Service to SchoolAssociated with Michael Luu
    • Hospice Respite Care

      Issued by Odyssey Healthcare on Sept 2007
      Odyssey HealthcareAssociated with Michael Luu