Brooklyn Herman

Experience

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  University of North Texas

  Jan 2013 - May 2014

  Astronomy Lab Assistant

  Taught students about the course, handled telescopes, graded papers, handled paperwork, and helped host star parties for the public to come out and enjoy the night sky.

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  Rice University

  May 2016 - Jan 2017

  Student Research Intern

  Center for Theoretical Biological PhysicsRan simulations of protein folding using molecular dynamics in a supercomputing environment. Wrote python scripts for data analysis utilizing numpy and scipy libraries and optimization methods. Made assumptions and theorize behavior of proteins. Gained experience in working with a research team and individually. Won “Best Poster” award for research poster presented in July 2016

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  Cimarron Software Services, Inc.

  Sept 2018 - Oct 2022

  Ops Plan Flight Controller at NASA

  As a Flight Controller in Mission Control I utilized several software applications, critical thinking, and teamwork to achieve planning solutions for the International Space Station and upcoming Artemis missions. As a Lead for the Planning Product Change Request software tool team I maintained and troubleshooted software as issues arise for fellow team members and users. As Lead for the Routine Ops simulation team I interacted with customers to create plans and products for astronauts to train for future missions. Show less

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  Intuitive Machines

  Nov 2022 - now

  Mission Operations Engineer

  As a Mission Operations Engineer I have the unique role of interfacing with the engineering team that is building the Nova C lunar lander and the software teams producing our Flight and Ground software to write procedures, build timelines, and create tools to support the upcoming Moon missions that we will fly from Nova Control. I also support training the console teams in Flight Control as well as assist in conducting assembly testing for the flight vehicle.