Curtis Peternell

Curtis Peternell has a comprehensive work experience across various industries. Curtis currently holds the position of Director of New Product Development at Gilson since September 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Technical Product Management at Gilson from March 2021 to September 2021.

Before joining Gilson, Peternell worked at Natus Neurology as the Director of Product Engineering from October 2017 to March 2021.

Curtis gained valuable experience at Honeywell FM&T, where they held multiple roles. As the Engineering Manager for the Military Obsolescence Engineering Manager and Mechanical Engineering Services Manager for Applied Technologies, they successfully managed teams of manufacturing engineers, mechanical engineers, and technicians. Curtis was responsible for project management, technology development, additive manufacturing implementation, and capital equipment purchases among other responsibilities. Curtis also established university partnerships and customer relationships to enhance collaboration and customer service.

Prior to their time at Honeywell, Curtis Peternell worked at NASA as a Mechanical Engineer, Flight Controller, and Astronaut Instructor from May 2007 to December 2011. Curtis primarily focused on the thermal and electrical aspects of International Space Station operations.

Curtis'scareer began at United Space Alliance in July 2001, where they worked as a Mechanical Engineer, Flight Controller, and Astronaut Instructor. During their tenure, they played a crucial role in training NASA astronauts for missions to the International Space Station. project management and small team leadership were significant aspects of their responsibilities.

Overall, Curtis Peternell has a diverse background in product development, technical product management, engineering management, and the aerospace industry.

Curtis Peternell obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, where they studied from 1996 to 2001. Curtis also holds certifications in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Honeywell Aerospace and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI.