Michael Ricci

Michael Ricci has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Michael started their career in 1993 at Spectra Entertainment as a Project Engineer, leading technical efforts for themed entertainment projects. Michael then transitioned to Spectra F/X and SpectraF/X, where they served as a Project Engineer and Engineer respectively. In 2001, they joined LaunchPoint Technologies as the VP Engineering, specializing in electromechanical systems and high-end systems engineering. In 2018, they took on the role of Chief Executive Officer at LaunchPoint Technologies until 2020 when they became the Chief Technology Officer at LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated strong leadership skills, managing engineering teams and balancing technical needs with business concerns.

Michael Ricci completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering and Applied Science with a focus on Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at Caltech from 1987 to 1991. Michael then pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Control Systems at UC Santa Barbara from 1991 to 1993. Additionally, it is mentioned that Michael Ricci also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering and Applied Science from Caltech, but no specific dates are provided for this particular degree.