Expert Details
Satellite Communications; Ka-Band; Satellite Procurement, Design, Construction, DTH, and Business Models
ID: 731443
New York, USA
In his satellite industry career, Expert achieved significant milestones, including leading the development of a $600 million Ka-band satellite system to compete with cable and DSL broadband services. He successfully managed competitive procurements resulting in over $900 million in satellite and launch vehicle contracts, designed payloads for six satellites currently in service, and prosecuted multiple satellite and wireless technology patents. His expertise extends to evaluating intellectual property portfolios, appraising satellite transponder financings, and assessing market opportunities for innovative technologies.
Expert’s entrepreneurial ventures since 2002 span diverse industries, showcasing his adaptability and ingenuity. As a founding partner of Brookhaven Strategies LLC, he has overseen strategy development, compliance, and portfolio management, earning recognition with the Barclay Hedge Top Ten Award. He co-founded DM Innovations, a gaming company specializing in patented video poker technologies, successfully securing patents and leading the sale of one patent. Additionally, he has provided strategic guidance to startups like Plastic Advanced Recycling Corporation, Triad Biometrics, and TMI Business Technologies, contributing to their innovation and market positioning.
An adept problem solver and coder, Expert frequently applies advanced Excel VBA programming to develop business projections, trading simulations, and portfolio management tools. His broad skill set, coupled with his commitment to delivering results, positions him as a sought-after advisor in technology and entrepreneurial ventures.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1992 | Degree: MBA | Subject: Technology Management | Institution: Columbia University |
| Year: 1984 | Degree: MSE | Subject: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | Institution: Princeton University |
| Year: 1981 | Degree: BSE | Subject: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | Institution: Princeton University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2002 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Principal | Department: |
Responsibilities:Consultancy specializing in:• New Ventures: Crafting business plans, development strategies, and financial models, along with managing compliance, contracts, due diligence, negotiations, marketing, and website design. • Intellectual Property: Providing portfolio valuation, patent application support, prosecution, litigation strategies, and overall IP management. • Satellites: Overseeing satellite and launch vehicle procurement, payload design, Ka-band system development, business planning, financial modeling, and regulatory review. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1994 to 2002 | Employer: PanAmSat | Title: Vice President of Advanced Systems | Department: Engineering |
Responsibilities:Global leader in television and data broadcasting via satellite.• Led the development of a $600M Ka-band satellite system for last-mile broadband, competing with cable and DSL. Responsibilities included managing system architecture, business modeling, market studies, and leading the competitive procurement process for the satellite construction contract. • Served as a key advisor to the CEO, providing commercial assessments, strategic planning, and representing the company in international partnerships. • Directed multi-satellite competitive procurements, securing contracts valued at $400M, and managed evaluations, vendor negotiations, and proposal requirements. • Negotiated and managed contracts for three satellites and three launches, worth over $600M. Oversaw project development through successful launches. • Designed the payloads of six operational satellites, optimizing resources to serve television and telecom markets across five continents by collaborating with manufacturers and sales teams. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1993 to 1994 | Employer: Ascent Communications Advisors, LP | Title: Associate | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Assessed market opportunities for a major utility with a fiber network, providing market sizing and financial projections for ventures in cable TV, information services, and related fields.• Appraised satellite transponder values for high-profile clients such as Viacom, GE Americom, and Citibank. • Work included market analysis, cash flow modeling, and technology development evaluation for satellites and the television industry. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1983 to 1990 | Employer: Hughes Space and Communications Group (now part of Boeing) | Title: Senior Project Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Led design teams for Mars and lunar mission studies, optimizing cost factors for lunar supply systems and developing preliminary designs for manned Mars and lunar supply vehicles.• Directed proposals for NASA projects, including a $3M space energy systems study. Responsibilities included crafting customer-driven strategies, editing technical inputs, and authoring key proposal sections. • Contributed to NASA interplanetary mission studies and proposals, such as Mars Observer, GPS follow-on, Titan Probe, and Comet Probe. Managed vendor selections, conducted design tradeoffs, and developed system requirements. |
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Career Accomplishments
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| AIAA |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| FINRA Series 3 |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Expert successfully wrote and prosecuted over 20 patents in diverse fields including satellite communications, aerospace design, microprocess applications, and wireless communications. He has three papers published, two in electric rocket propulsion and one in futures portfolio design. |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| Expert developed a two hour introduction to the satellite business for new employees of PanAmSat. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
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| German | Basic |
Fields of Expertise
satellite, business startup, Microsoft Excel, patent searching, patent application, patent prosecution, patent specification, patent claim construction, claim (patent), INTELSAT, satellite navigation, Earth sensor, direct broadcast satellite, broadcast satellite, television satellite, United States patent, satellite antenna, low earth orbit satellite, active satellite, launch vehicle, intellectual property, inventions, communication satellite repeater, claiming, communications technology, analysis, telecommunication, evaluation, patent, communication network, communication system, artificial satellite, communication satellite, satellite communication, telecommunication link