R D Strategic Partnerships
Resume:
To whom it may concern,
I have earned decades of executive and technical experience involving the design, development, market-positioning and leading technologies in various sectors. More specifically, I have served the aerospace, defense, telecom and application industries. I also pride myself in attracting some of the most pioneering (yet practical) R&D entities and companies in the United States and Europe, especially involving advanced aerospace projects. Furthermore, I am also known for involving some of the largest corporations including F100 and F500 in my projects and startups. I am highly respected by both the business as well as the engineering (and research) communities. I believe I can not only bring a great deal of value to any stake-holding entities but also would complement their existing teams and leadership, especially with respect to new projects, services, products or investment, including M&A. I am very P&L focused. Finally, I have authored some practical leadership guidelines over the years called “Ashton’s 10C’s of True Leadership”, which can be viewed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-ashton-03614024/
I look forward to discussing your opportunities and my contribution to your investments, development projects or corporation.
Ray Ashton
ad5qxh@r.postjobfree.com
Ray Ashton
ad5qxh@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
* Decades of credibility in technology innovation, design, engineering and development
* Created or lead the best teams of technical engineers, scientists and programmers
* Started as a Systems Engineer at Rocketdyne (SSME); promoted to the Space Division Adviser
* Supported the Space Shuttle missions, B-1B Supersonic and the SDI program
* Conceived and designed RTOS as the most reusable and fuel-efficient spacecraft ever created
* RTOS design would cut space launch costs and reduce greenhouse gases, each by up to 50%
* Developed strategies for leading in the upcoming $1T+ Space Economy, expected in a decade
* Registered RTOS with the US Patent and Trademark Office as a horizonal takeoff vehicle
* Built credibility with some of the most prominent R&D and strategic partners
* Attracting potential stakeholders from the government and private sectors (F100 and F500)
* Working relations with prominent scientists, institutions and prior Space Shuttle astronauts
* NASA Excellence Award and Smithsonian Institution Laureate (Search for New Heroes)
* Electrical Engineering, California State University, Northridge
* Advanced Studies at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
* Prior (DOD) Secret Clearance and (DHS) National Security Clearance
* Smithsonian Institution Innovation Achievement for Telecommunications
* * Previous Adjunct Professor (LTU)
* Active FAA License, Commercial Pilot Certificate
* Extensive experience with Integrated Product Development, from inception to delivery
* Direct experience with building Strategic Partnerships in business and technology
* Project responsibility, evaluation, cost analysis, resource management and documentation OBJECTIVES:
* Serve as an executive, officer or adviser in leading teams or departments, and growing businesses.
* Advise technology focused companies involving innovation, planning, development of projects.
* With main focus on ROI on technical (business) advantages, create or grow strategic partnerships.
* Lead R&D, design, engineering, production and market positioning of products and services.
* Evaluate, recommend or complement M&A projects and their technical and business advantages.
* Evaluate, Build or manage strategic alliances or serve the existing ones with consultative review.
* Complement leadership with national credibility and decades of experience and track-record. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
AFFECTS SAT Corporation:
Founded and incorporated the company as a Texas corporation after finalizing the aerospace industry’s first Runway To Orbit Spacecraft (RTOS) design platform, while substantially reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gases, with zero hardware waste. RTOS platform may be used as a Space Commerce vehicle for orbital and planetary missions, with future Space Force support. AFFECTS LLC:
Developed and evaluated various vehicle designs, propulsion systems and materials; worked with numerous R&D institutions and future partners. Developed a platform, encompassing various technologies including Aerospace, Telecommunications, Computing, Navigation and prototyping. Quad International Communications Corporation (QICC): Designed and developed the Q-CAST technology with applications in both commercial and defense industries. Secured $133M in contracts with Lucent Technology (national press by Lucent Technology – later acquired by Alcatel).
Rockwell International Corporation:
Served the Rocketdyne division as a Systems Engineer, supporting the SSME (Space Shuttle Main Engine) systems. Received promotions to the Space Division at Rockwell and served as an Adviser involving orbital missions. Additionally, supported the SDI program, also known as “Star Wars”. INTERESTS:
Bold Visions, Innovation and Invention, Scientific Research, Planetary Systems, Engineering, M&A, Astrophysics, Quantum Mechanics, Energy Sources, Propulsion Systems, Simulation Tools, Growth Markets, Strategic Partnerships, Public Speaking, Startups, Mentoring, “Ashton 10 Commandments of True Leadership”, Aviation, Flying Multi-engines, Self-Reliance, Motorcycles, Military Trucks, Martial Artist, Creative Exercise & Resilience, Healthy Lifestyles, The United States Constitution.
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