Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): I am leaving my position at NASA to work on a commercial spacecraft. Those who know me know that one of my dream jobs since I was a young child was working at NASA. In 2015 that desire became a reality, thanks to a lot Read more…
During the furlough I started getting the itch to be creative so I started a YouTube channel. I’ve been watching a few of the popular creators and Matti Haapoja challenged people to create a video using “B-roll” that is only shot by themselves. I decided to take up this #solobroll challenge so Read more…
2015 seems to be a big year for me. I lived somewhere outside my hometown for the first time ever. I just finished an internship at NASA, a place at which I’ve dreamed of working since I was eight years old. I walked in my college graduation ceremonies this past weekend.
So, my birthday seems an appropriate time to tell everyone that I have accepted a full-time position as an International Space Station PLUTO flight controller and I will be working on site at NASA Johnson Space Center permanently. Which also means I will be moving to Houston permanently.
Here’s a link to what a PLUTO controller does:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_controller#Plug-in_Port_Utilization_Officer_.28PLUTO.29
The majority of the work is IT support for the computers and networks on the Space Station.
I start my new position the first week in June. So much to think about and do before then. But first I want to thank some people.
Thank you to Natcho, James, Liz, and everyone here in Houston for helping and supporting while I pursue one of my passions. Thank you to the NASA NA Directorate and especially the NE family – Bill Mcallister, Desiree, Bill McArthur, John, Peter, Matt, Sarah, Barbara, Larissa, Kristi, Alan, Deborah, Lori, Patrick, Helen, Chris, Mike, and Mesha.
Thank you to the entire Spring 2015 intern and co-op class. You all are great people and will have incredible careers where ever you end up (hopefully at JSC). Special thanks to Izzy, Jonathon, Andy R (no Flux), Tyler, the guy with two first names: Christopher Patrick, Ryan, Matt. Thank you for making me feel like family. I expect to see you all back so we can run the place 🙂
Thanks to my Sherman family for supporting me in this crazy adventure: Mikey, Robert, The Real Deal Neal, Danny D, G-Man, Slammers, Steph, Traci, Big Daddy, and D and Terry. You are the best team, and people I’ve ever worked with. I’m going to miss you all.
Thank you to my boys back home who’ve supported me: Quinn, Farley, and Egyptian Mike. You are my brothers. Family always.
Thank you to my blood brothers and sisters. Amy, Dan, Elizabeth, and Christie. Always there for me.
To my Mom who is no longer with us, thank you for teaching me to follow my dreams. I hope I’m making you proud.
To the most amazing friend anyone could ever imagine who I met while I was here: I feel like we’ve been friends for ages. Thank you for your help and support. You’re intelligent, kind – wonderful in every way 🙂
Thank you to my Dad and my son. You have been more than understanding and supportive. I couldn’t have done any of this without you. I love you.
It’s going to be a fun ride 🙂
If you are a United States Citizen, I’d like you to sign this petition: http://wh.gov/RPO – At least double NASA’s annual budget to one penny for every government dollar spent.
If you’d like to know why I think this petition is a good idea, continue reading …
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