Andres Ortiz

Experience

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  Texas A&M University

  Aug 2010 - May 2013

  Teaching Assistant

  - Held office hours, one-on-one sessions, additional lectures, and test reviews for students- Taught two 2-hour help sessions on Statics and SolidWorks per week without direct instructor supervision- Coached freshmen engineers through their first year

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  Easterwood Airport

  May 2013 - Jul 2014

  Linesmen

  - Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment under stressful conditions- Provide a high level of customer service to over 50 planes and crew per shift- Marshal various aircraft to and from parking areas- Assist with multiple aircraft services for jets and propeller aircraft

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  Lynntech, Inc.

  Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

  Engineer Technician

  Supported scientists in the development of technical objectives and practical solutions to various engineering problems through preliminary and critical design reviews.

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  KBR, Inc.

  Feb 2015 - Sept 2022

  • Technical expert for questions on power generation, distribution, calibration, and consumption. In-depth knowledge of power analysis tools and the methods used for mission planning.• Monitor all operational aspects of power systems during assigned increments. This ensures that we have conducted the required analyses and performed all coordination and risk trades that ensure the Space Station systems and science operate properly.• Command a strong knowledge of ISS attitudes, solar array positioning, and high beta operations along with their impact to the ISS power generation capabilities. • Train new power analyst PRO recruits. Teach technical knowledge and power analysis methods and provide feedback on trainee performance and certification. Acting in the PRO instructor role has given me a unique opportunity to directly impact and provide leadership to the future of PRO support through excellent training, instructing, and mentoring. Show less • Underwent an additional 6-month training program with emphasis on ISS power generation, distribution, and consumption. Trained to perform ISS power specific analyses and provide in-depth response to spacecraft malfunctions directly impacting ISS solar arrays and batteries.• Responsible for the ISS power generation capabilities that ensure users meet ISS specific objectives. Excellent oral and written skills are needed to ensure the mission plan is supportable from the power perspective. This ensures users have sufficient power capabilities from the Space Station systems. • Managed several large operations, including SpaceX demonstration missions, battery replacement space walks, and replacement operations for failed equipment. These required a high degree of power and careful mission planning and management to meet ISS objectives, while still providing sufficient power to Space Station systems. Show less • Underwent a rigorous 18-month training program in ISS spacecraft functions and failures. These included technical classes, simulations, and tests. The training was conducted in high-stress environments to train us to resolve anomalies and clearly communicate malfunctions to the Flight Control Teams. • Supported the SPOC console in Mission Control as a SPARTAN team member. The SPARTAN team’s responsibility is the electrical power systems and external thermal control systems on the ISS. • Conducted several real-time ISS missions operations ranging from quiescent everyday operations to complex dynamic events involving spacecraft malfunctions, visiting vehicle dockings/undockings, high thermal operations, and solar array operations. • Developed highly detailed technical knowledge of ISS systems in the SPOC role. Many of these systems require precise and accurate inputs to prevent further failures. To manage such high-fidelity systems, a strong knowledge in procedures, flight rules, and ISS documentation is required. Show less

  • Lead Analyst for the Power Resource Officer Team

    Jan 2018 - Sept 2022

  • Power Analyst for the Power Resource Officer Team

    Jan 2017 - Sept 2022

  • Station Power Operation Officer (SPOC) Multi-purpose support room (MPSR) Team

    Feb 2015 - Sept 2022
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  Boeing

  Sept 2022 - now

  Systems Engineer (Sys Integr, Ver & Validation)

  System integration engineer on the ISS Vehicle Integration Performance Environments Resources (VIPER) team supporting ISS engineering evaluation, product development, planning and real-time support.