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John K.

Chief Space Officer, Cofounder at Hubble Network

John K. has a diverse work experience in the aerospace and technology industries. John co-founded Hubble Network Inc in 2021, a company focused on undisclosed services. Prior to that, they worked at Engineering Space from 2021, providing aerospace consulting and technology development services. At Slalom, where they worked as a Sr. Management Consultant from 2019 to 2021, John played a significant role in leading digital health product initiatives, including the launch of a Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) in ophthalmology. Before that, they served as the Director of Business Operations & Development at SpinLaunch, an early-stage space startup, from 2018 to 2019. John also has experience as the founder of J.SF Enterprises, LLC, a consulting company specializing in product strategy and management, from 2014 to 2018. John started their career with roles at SSL (2010-2014), leading the development and launch of geostationary communication satellites, and Northrop Grumman Corporation (2009-2010). John also worked as a Research Assistant at NASA Ames Research Center (2007-2008), contributing to the design and prototype development of a next-generation passenger aircraft.

John K. attended Y Combinator in 2022, although it is unclear if they obtained a degree or pursued a specific field of study there. Prior to this, they pursued a Master of Science (MS) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo from 2009 to 2010. Before their postgraduate studies, they completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the same university from 2004 to 2009. Additionally, John K. obtained several certifications, including Systems Tool Kit (STK) - Level 1 from AGI (Analytical Graphics, Inc.) in November 2021, Hypersonic Air-Breathing Propulsion from AIAA in December 2018, Data Science and Analytics Career Paths and Certifications: First Steps from LinkedIn in November 2017, and Learning SQL Programming from LinkedIn in October 2017.

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  • Chief Space Officer, Cofounder

    October, 2021 - present