Robert Michalak

Robert Michalak serves as the HALO ARS Integrated Product Team Lead at Paragon Space Development Corporation, focusing on the NASA Gateway Space Station NG HALO Module Air Revitalization Subsystem. Responsibilities include coordinating assembly leads, managing subcontractor lifecycles, and overseeing design and testing for the subsystem. With military experience as a Company Commander in the Arizona Army National Guard and previous roles in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, Robert has developed leadership skills through command and training for diverse mission sets. An educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, an Associate's degree in UAS Technician, and ongoing studies for a Master's degree in Space Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. Additional experience encompasses systems engineering roles at Sierra Nevada Corporation and UTC Aerospace Systems, emphasizing life support and UAV operations.