Dustin Smith

Dustin "Dusty" Smith, MBA, currently serves as a Space Test Manager and Space Test and Evaluation Subject Matter Expert at Galapagos Federal Systems, with responsibilities as a liaison to the National Space Defense Center and program management. With extensive experience in strategic planning and operations, Smith held previous positions including NCIO Operations Lead at L3Harris Technologies, Lead Systems Engineer at Harris Corporation, and Chief of Strategy Plans at the National Space Defense Center. Smith's military background includes leadership roles in the United States Air Force, focusing on operations and strategy within various squadrons. Academic credentials include an MBA from Oklahoma State University, a Bachelor's degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and Associate degrees in Computer Science and Aeronautics from the Community College of the Air Force.