Graduated with Honors from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1995 with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. After graduation, he joined Ericsson, where he worked on mobile communications and ISO9001 compliance. In 2001, he joined Honda R&D, engaging in motorcycle development and racing activities, contributing to victories in the World Superbike Championship (WSBK) and the Suzuka 8 Hours. He later worked at Tier-1 suppliers, including Tenneco and Mahle, focusing on development and quality assurance for diesel engine SCR systems and EV traction motors.
He joined Space BD in charge of Quality Assurance, dedicated to driving the growth of the emerging space industry.