Neel D.

Neel D. has a diverse work experience in the aerospace industry. In 2018, they worked as a Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering Intern at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Neel then joined SpaceX in 2019, where they held roles in Falcon 9 Crew Flight Reliability and Propulsion Components Engineering. Neel also worked at Space Systems Design Laboratory as the GT-1 Cubesatellite Lead from 2019 to 2020. In 2020, they joined Hermeus as a Propulsion Engineer before being promoted to Sr. Propulsion Engineer and then Vehicle Lead. Prior to this, they had a brief stint at SpaceX in 2020, where they focused on Aerothermal Engineering. Neel's early work experience includes being the Chief Engineer at the Yellow Jacket Space Program, where they held multiple roles such as Program Manager and Flight Dynamics Lead. Neel was responsible for developing the GNC system and testbed rocket for a suborbital launch vehicle, as well as coordinating meetings, recruiting, and programmatic publications.

Neel D. completed their education at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2016 to 2020. During this period, they studied Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering. Prior to attending college, Neel attended Raleigh Charter High School from 2012 to 2016. No specific degree was mentioned for either educational institution. Additionally, Neel has obtained a certification called NAR L1 from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ROCKETRY, but the specific month and year of obtaining this certification were not provided.