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Danna Follistein

309 Flowering Stream Way • Oviedo, FL 64001 • danna@yahoo.com • (407) 595-9876

 

SYSTEMS ENGINEER/ANALYST

Mr. Follistein has more than 19 years of working experience with the US Government as a systems engineer and with Booz Allen Hamilton as an Associate.  He worked for NASA at the Kennedy Space Center, Floridafor more than 18 years and held various engineering positions such as Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer, Communications and Control (C2) Engineer, Instrumentation Engineeron several major manned space programs such as Space Shuttle, International Space Station, and Ares-1X/Constellation.He also spent more than 7 years inthe research and development (R&D) fields to enhance NASA’s ground launch support capabilities such as miniaturized mass spectrometers, micro electromechanical systems (MEMS), Nano-sensors, and advanced space launch systems.  Areas of expertise include System Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT), System Design and Analysis, Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A), and Command, Control, Communication, Computer Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR).

Clearance: Active DoD Secret

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH), Orlando, FL:  03/2010 – 07/2011

Providedengineeringsupport to the Army Program Executive Office of Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEOSTRI)client in the development of the requirements and test capabilities of the Joint Urban Test Capability (JUTC) project.

·          Assessed and analyzed the infrastructure and technical capabilities of variousmilitaryinstallations around the United States based on key criteria such as land, airspace, frequency spectrum,and site availability to support  JUTC concepts of operation (CONOP), site evaluation and selection

·          Developed the Requirement Traceability Matrix worksheet to ensure all JUTC requirements are captured and incorporated into the release of the Test Capability Requirement Document (TCRD)

·          Performed technical data extraction on JUTC subsystem specifications and performanceto formulate the use cases for the following JUTC sub-systems:  Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM), Tactical/Urban Unattended Ground Sensors (T/U-UGS), Armed Robotic Vehicle (ARV), Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV), and Joint Tactical Radio Systems (JTRS)

·         Assessed and analyzed JUTC electromagnetic effects (EME) data, infrastructural instrumentation, data collection/reduction requirements, analysis of alternatives (AoA), and risk management

·         Wrote an article for the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) 2011 on the subject of Urban Test and Evaluation (T&E) Capability Using Serious Games Technology

·         Wrote a white paper to promote the firm’s modeling and simulation (M&S) capabilities to enhance the Government’s future acquisition strategy

·         Participated in writing a white paper on the integration of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) into the National Airspace System (NAS) per NASA Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA)-2010 to support the next generation (NextGen) of the Air Transportation System (ATS) which involves the collaboration of seven federal agencies—DoC, DoD, DoS, DHS, FAA, NASA, and the White House Science and Technology (S&T)

Instrumentation Engineer for Constellation Project, NASAKennedy Space Center, FL:  2008 – 2010

Served as a lead engineer of the Launch Release System (LRS) and First-Stage Thermal Control System (FS TCS)to support NASA's Constellation Project

·         Planned, developed, designed, andimplemented the LRS Cabinet Assembly, a ground support equipment (GSE) that provides the interfacing point between the  ARES-I space vehicle and Mobile Launcher (ML)

·         Developed, organized, coordinated, integrated, and administeredthe design concepts, technical requirements, and resource requirements of both LRS and FS TCSfor the 90% System Design Reviews.

·         Directed and providedtechnical guidance to theLRS Solenoid testing strategy in determiningthe overall system delay at T-0 when the launch release signal is issued.

Contracting Specialist, IT Source Evaluation Board, NASA Kennedy Space Center, FL:  2007 – 2008 

Served as a Contract Specialist to select a new contractor for the Information Management and CommunicationSupport (IMCS)contractto supportvarious communicationsand information technology (IT) services toNASA at KSC for fiscal years (FY) 2009through 2017.

·         Drafted the Request for Proposal (RFG) documentto be used as guidelines for the biddingprocess

·         Conducted background check, financial profile, past performance and qualificationsofpotential bidders

·         Held one-on-one interviews with the potential bidder’s management teams regarding to their proposals

·         Directed and managed various aspects of contract administration, rules and regulations

·         Issued contract modifications, notifications of changes, options pertaining to the selection process

·         Reviewed and evaluatedthe bidders’ proposals based on their Management Approach, Technical Approach, Safety Methodology, and Cost Estimation

·         Presented final assessment of the evaluation to the voting committee 

Budget Analyst, Engineering Directorate, NASA Kennedy Space Center, FL:  2006 – 2007

·         Responsible for in-depth technical cost and performance analyses in various engineering development projects.

·         Formulatedbudget requirements, technical requirements, program planning and milestones in accordance with the formulation requirements and budget execution ofthe Engineering Directorate (FY2008-2010)

·         Conducted monthly financial assessment; provided advice, expertise relating to cost analysis to technical system engineers and managers in meeting all resource requirements

·         Ensured all budget utilization withineach division is consistent with the resource allocation and projection

·         Analyzed, tracked, and projected financial figures using Microsoft Excel

·         Conducted trending analysis, project analysis, cost estimating,financial reports, special reports

·         Prepared, developed, and presented results of project analyses, program requirements to various levels of Engineering disciplines and management

Instrumentation Engineer, Development Laboratory, NASA Kennedy Space Center, FL:  1999 – 2006

·         Participated in the design analysis of the control mechanism to monitor and regulate the Reverse Water Gas Shift (RWGS) process in supporting NASA’s Mars In-Situ Propellant Production (ISPP) research and development (R&D)project to develop a methodology of extractingoxygen from the Martian atmosphere based on Dr. Robert Zubrin’s novel “The Case For Mars”.

·         Designed, tested, and implementedthe Hazardous Gas Detection System (HGDS)—a ground-based mass-spectrometersystem that detects cryogenic H₂ and O₂ gas leaks in both N₂ and He backgrounds to support the Space Shuttle launch countdown.

·         Tested, analyzed, and installed chemical leak detectors at various NASA KSC facilities to detect hazardous chemicals such as Mono-Methyl Hydrazine (MMH), Nitrogen Tetroxide (N₂O₄), Ammonium Perchlorate (NH₄ClO₄), andAmmonia (NH₃).

·         Tested, analyzed, and installed UV/IR H₂ flame detectors at various locations around the launch pad.

·         Collaborated with NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC), and the University of Costa Rica to conductCosta Rican Airborne Research and Technology Application (CARTA) mission, ascientific studyonvolcanic gas emissionat 40,000-ft altitudein the vicinity of the capital city San José, Costa Ricausing a portable mass-spectrometeronboard the WB-57 aircraft.

·         Conducted a study at NASA KSC to determine if Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) instruments were rugged and sensitive enough to support near real-time hazardous gas leak detection during launch countdown.

·         Conducted scientific studies on rugged, light-weight, miniaturized mass-spectrometers for the space shuttle using variousanalyzers such as Time-of-Flight, Quadrupole Ion Trap,and Cycloidal.

·         Conducted technical evaluationonadvanced, miniaturized gas leak sensorarray to detect O₂, H₂, and COusing Micro Electromechanical Systems (MEMS)-basedtechnology and nanotechnology.

·         Conducted joint R&D studies with Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) on advanced launch-assist systems for future space vehiclesusing Magnetic Levitation (Mag-Lev)principles.

International Space Station Comm.&Control Engineer,NASA Kennedy Space Center, FL:  1997 – 1999

Performed S-band, Ku-band, UHF, and VHF communications testing to supportthe Multi-Element Integrated Test (MEIT) on key modules of theInternational Space Station:  The US Node-1, the US Laboratory, andthe European Space Agency (ESA) Laboratory.

·         Conducted Technical Reviews and performed Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) to flight hardware and groundsupport equipments

·         Coordinated all work efforts from different engineering branches between NASA KSC,NASA JSC, and NASA Goddard.

·         Collaborated work efforts with scientists and engineers from Russia, Germany, France, Italy, andJapan

Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer, NASA Kennedy Space Center, FL:  1992 – 1997

Served as GNC system engineer for the Space Shuttle program forthe following sub-systems: Aero Surfaces Amplifier (ASA), Main Propulsion Systems Thrust Vector Controllers (MPS TVC), Solid Rocket Booster Ascent Thrust Vector Controllers (SRB ATVC), Orbital Maneuvering Systems Thrust Vector Controllers (OMS TVC), Reaction Control System/Reaction Jet Driver (RCS RJD), Rate Gyro Assembly (RGA), Accelerometer Assembly (AA), Star Tracker, Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and Air Data

·         Performed system checkout, test, verification and validation on flight hardware and software prior to launch

·         Analyzed system failures, wrote troubleshooting procedures, and performed system replacement and retest to satisfy NASA’s Operational Maintenance Requirements and Specification Document (OMRSD).

·         Developed acontrol mathematical model using Visual Basic software to simulate the complex dynamic response of Shuttle’s ATVC Hydro-Mechanical Actuation System

·         Developed a  mathematical model with circuit analysis using Microcap-Vsoftware to simulate the Space Shuttle’s OMS Controller

·         Participated inshuttle launch preparation and countdown for more than 30 shuttle missions

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance, University of Central Florida, 2007

§  Specialized fields of study:  Financial Investment, Financial Management, and Real-Estate Finance

§  Other related fields of study:  Accounting, Marketing, Sales, and Management

§  Software competency:  C++ programming, Visual Basic, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point)

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics, University of Central Florida, 2002

·         Specialized fields of study:  Classical Mechanics, Modern Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetic Fields, Electro-dynamics, and Thermodynamics

·         Laboratory Work:  Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS), Raman Spectroscopywith CCD detectors.

Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering, University of Central Florida, 1994

·         Specialized fields of study:  Radio-Frequency (RF) Communications Systems, Analog & Digital System Designs, Fiber-Optics Communications, Optical Systems Designs, Laser Communications,

·         Software competency: FORTRAN, C++, Assembly language, Matlab/Simulink, Mathematica, and LabVIEW

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering, California State University Fullerton, 1992

·         Specialized fields of study:  Communications Systems, Analog & Digital System Designs, Circuit Analysis

·         Software competency: FORTRAN, C++, Assembly language

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

·         French:  Read, write, and speakfluently

·         German:  Read, write, and speakfluently

·         Russian:  Read, write, and speakmoderately

·         Spanish:  Read, write, and speak moderately

AWARDS

·         Performance Award, Booz Allen Hamilton – April 2011

·         Acquisition Improvement Award – September 2008

·         KSC Superior Accomplishment Award – September 2008

·         High Level of Performance Award, NASA, Kennedy Space Center – September 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

·         Group Achievement Award, NASA, Kennedy Space Center – March 2005

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

·         HeartsaverFirst Aid (CPR), American Heart Association – September 2010

·         Black-Belt Quality Engineering Statistics, American Society for Quality (ASQ) – October 2009

·         Single-Engine Private Pilot License with VFR rating, FAA – June 2005

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

·         Follistein, D.W., Brandenburg, J. E. “Gravity Modification from the Gravity Electro-Magnetism (GEM)”, NASA Kennedy Space Center, Center Director Discretionary Fund (CDDF) Research Initiatives, June 25, 2005.

·         Follistein, D. W. “Nanotechnology in a Nutshell”, Engineering Development and Research, YA-D7, NASA Kennedy Space Center, June 09, 2005. 

·         Arkin, R. C., Griffin, T., Adams, F. W., Naylor, G., Haskell, W. D., Floyd, D., Curley, C., Follistein, D. W. “Mass Spectrometer-based Hazardous Gas Detection for Aerospace Applications”, NASA Space Congress 2004, Kennedy Space Center.

·         Arkin, R. C., Follistein, D.W. “Air Monitoring for Hazardous Gas Detection”, NASA Langley Research Center, Scientific and Technical Aerospace Report (STAR), Volume 41, Issue 10, May 16, 2003, page 87.

·         Follistein, D. W., Adams, R., Griffin, T. “Small Mass Spectrometer Onboard High-Altitude Research Aircraft WB-57”, NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center Research and Technology 2002 Annual Report, pp. 126-127.

·         Ottens, A., Arkin, R. C., Follistein, D. W. “Evaluation of Small Mass Spectrometer Systems for Permanent Gas Analysis”, Journal of The American Society for Mass Spectrometry (JASMS), Volume 13 Number 8, August 2002.

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