Angie Kelic
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Education Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Massachusetts
Ph.D. Technology, Management, and Policy June 2005
Engineering Systems Division
Thesis: Networking Technology Adoption: System Dynamics Modeling of Fiber-to-the-Home
Doctoral Committee: Charlie Fine, Vincent Chan, Dave Clark, Lee McKnight
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Massachusetts
S.M. Aeronautics/Astronautics June 1998
S.M. Technology and Policy
Thesis: Assessing the Technical and Financial Viability of Broadband Satellite Systems Using a
Cost per T1 Minute Metric
Advisor: Daniel E. Hastings
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.S.E. Aerospace Engineering Magna Cum Laude April 1995
B.S. Political Science With Distinction
Skills - System dynamics modeling and analysis - Supply chain analysis
- Telecommunications industry analysis - Financial viability analysis
- General IT, system administration, and network security - Satellite system engineering
- Analysis of Congressional decision making - Public policy evaluation
Experience Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Massachusetts
Engineering Systems Division Research Assistant September 2002 May 2005
- Developed a computer simulation (system dynamics) model of fiber-to-the-home deployment
and user adoption in conjunction with industry participants
- Prepared written reports and gave presentations to industry consortium members
- Compiled a data set of residential broadband availability at the community level for DSL and
cable modem service
- Created an economic decision model for deployment by incumbent and competitive carriers
- Analyzed effects of cost structure and government funding on deployment and adoption
- Studied effects of government policy and technology choice on fiber-to-the-home deployment
- Examined deployment by municipalities and telecommunications carriers including rural,
competitive, and incumbent local exchange carriers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Massachusetts
Information Systems Residential Networking Supervisor September 2001 present
- Managed team of 35 student consultants that provided email and on-site networking and
computer software support
- Developed and taught biweekly training sessions on networking and network troubleshooting
- Coordinated and planned network upgrades as part of a cross-functional team
- Provided technical support to walk-in and phone clients
- Developed and implemented long term equipment acquisition plan
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Massachusetts
Lean Aerospace Initiative Research Assistant January 1998 May 2001
- Collaborated in development of product development value stream map
- Supervised development of web based value stream mapping tool
- Researched development of technology roadmaps and roadmap use in technology insertion
decisions in the aerospace industry
- Conducted surveys on roadmap design and implementation with industry partners
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Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space Sunnyvale, California
Commercial Space Programs Intern June 1997 August 1997
- Refined a satellite system cost model to provide input to engineering decisions
- Designed a strategy for program implementation
- Assessed policy and customer status of proposed GPS augmentation system
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Massachusetts
Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics January 1996 December 1997
Teaching Assistant
- Created and taught systems engineering lessons
- Coordinated electronic distribution and collection of assignments
- Supervised development of final design document
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, Massachusetts
Space Systems Laboratory Research Assistant September 1995 May 1997
- Assessed financial and technical viability of satellite broadband systems
- Supervised research project on Internet traffic patterns
- Presented results and prepared monthly written reports for industry sponsors
- Developed Internet market models and a cost performance metric for systems analysis
- Developed a corporate implementation strategy and assessed federal telecommunications policies
- Designed a small satellite constellation for space based radar
National Air & Space Museum Suitland, Maryland
Garber Restoration Facility Intern June 1995 August 1995
- Preserved and restored a B-29 aircraft for exhibit as part of a team of interns
Publications Refereed Publications
Kelic, A. (2005) Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Technologies and Standards. In M. Paghani (Ed.),
Encyclopedia of Multimedia Technology and Networking. Idea Group, Inc., Hershey, PA.
Kelic, A., Shaw, G. B., and Hastings, D. E. (1997) Metric for Systems Evaluation and Design of
Satellite-Based Internet Links, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, 35 (1), 73-81.
Refereed Conferences
Kelic, A. Government Policy vs. the Fiber-to-the-Home Supply Chain, System Dynamics Society
23rd International Conference, Boston, July 17-21 2005.
Honors Tau Beta Pi Junior and Senior Awards
University of Michigan Outstanding Student Leader Award
Tau Beta Pi - Engineering honor society
Sigma Gamma Tau - Aerospace engineering honor society
Leadership Budget Priorities Committee, Michigan Student Assembly Chair
Activities Epeians Engineering leadership society President
Lecture Series Committee Secretary; Projection Subdirector
South Quad Dormitory Council President
Student Information Processing Board Treasurer
Tau Beta Pi President; Vice-President of Membership
Professional American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Memberships Sigma Gamma Tau
Society of Women Engineers
Tau Beta Pi