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Abdullah Kakar

Abdullah Kakar

Systems Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Program Manager at FAA

  • Education

    • University of Maryland College Park

      1994 - 1998
      BS Aerospace Engineer

    • Dowling College

      1992 - 1993

  • Experience

    • Lockheed Martin

      May 1998 - May 2002
      Systems Engineer

      Led the command and data handling subsystem operations for launch and on-orbit operations for NASA’s Aqua, a low-earth-orbit observing satellite.

    • National Transportation Safety Board

      May 2002 - Sept 2008
      Aerospace Engineer

      As a Group Chairman, led teams of experts from industry and Federal agencies performing aircraft accident investigation involving aircraft performance and presenting findings to the Safety Board at public hearings. Responsible for revolutionizing the agencies animation laboratory.

    • Federal Aviation Administration

      Oct 2008 - now

      Served as the portfolio manager for integrating into the National Airspace Space (NAS) new technology programs, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Low Altitude Authorization Notification Capability (LAANC) and Space Data Integrator (SDI). Led the SDI team through early phase of Investment Analysis; built relationship and collaborated with various stakeholders across the organization to ensure program goals were met. Responsible for the development and deployment of the first step of the LAANC capability. Show less

      • Program Manager

        Oct 2018 - now

      • Program Manager

        Oct 2016 - Oct 2018

      • Business Manager

        Apr 2014 - Oct 2016

      • Project Manager

        Oct 2010 - Apr 2014

      • Safety Engineer

        Oct 2008 - Oct 2010

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • FAA Contracting Officer's Representative Level I

      Federal Aviation Administration Acquisition Management System
      Nov 2014

    • FAA Program/Project Management Level I

      Federal Aviation Administration Acquisition Management System
      Sept 2013

    • Project Management Professional

      Project Management Institute
      Jun 2014

    • FAA's Program for Emerging Leaders

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Sept 2016

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Abdullah Kakar
      FAA Strategic Achievement Award - Jun 2018 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Low Altitude Authorization Notification Capabilities (LAANC) program
    • Awarded to Abdullah Kakar
      Letter of Commendation - May 2016 Superior contribution, dedication and focus to the project team.
    • Awarded to Abdullah Kakar
      Superior Contribution Increase - Jan 2014
    • Awarded to Abdullah Kakar
      Superior Contribution Increase - Jan 2013
    • Awarded to Abdullah Kakar
      Superior Contribution Increase - Jan 2012
    • Awarded to Abdullah Kakar
      Superior Contribution Increase - Jan 2011
    • Awarded to Abdullah Kakar
      Recognized for the contribution to the Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast System deployment - Apr 2010
    • Awarded to Abdullah Kakar
      Superior Contribution Increase - Jan 2010
    • Awarded to Abdullah Kakar
      Recognized for the contribution to the FAA International Collaboration Group - Jun 2009
    • Awarded to Abdullah Kakar
      Special Recognition award for revolutionizing NTSB's animation laboratory - May 2006
    • Awarded to Abdullah Kakar
      Recognized as personnel critical to the mission - Aug 2001
    • Awarded to Abdullah Kakar
      Special recognition award for outstanding satellite operation procedure development - Mar 2001