Jake Urbanek

Director of Operations at Kepler Communication

Jake Urbanek has a strong background in spacecraft and satellite operations. Jake began their career as a Spacecraft Operations Engineer Trainee at the European Space Agency in 2011 and then moved on to become a Senior Spacecraft Operations Engineer at Telespazio VEGA Deutschland GmbH from 2012 to 2017. In 2017, they joined Kepler Communications Inc. as a Senior Satellite Operations Engineer, and over the years, they progressed to roles such as Manager, Network Operations, Director of Service Operations, and currently holds the position of Director of Operations. Jake'sexpertise and experience in the field make him a valuable asset to any organization.

Jake Urbanek is currently pursuing a Master of Applied Science degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering at the University of Toronto. Prior to this, they completed their undergraduate education at York University, earning a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in the same field of study. The specific start and end years for both their bachelor's and master's degrees are not provided.

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Timeline

  • Director of Operations

    June 1, 2023 - present

  • Director Of Service Operations

    June, 2021

  • Manager, Network Operations

    July, 2020

  • Lead Satellite Operations Engineer

    July, 2019

  • Senior Satellite Operations Engineer

    September, 2017