Jacob Palmer
Mission Engineer
Kaneohe
Summary
Dynamic Mission Engineer with a proven track record at Grey Matters Defense Solutions, excelling in technical reporting and data analysis. Fostered strong client relationships and optimized engineering processes, achieving successful project outcomes. Leveraged programming skills to enhance workflow efficiency while demonstrating exceptional communication and leadership abilities in high-stakes environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mission Engineer
Grey Matters Defense Solutions
04.2023 - Current
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of project status and goals.
- Optimized engineering processes by implementing innovative solutions and streamlining workflow.
Data Scientist
USAF
04.2023 - Current
- Processed and structured raw sensor data to support data-driven threat detection and event classification.
- Applied statistical analysis to identify temporal and spatial patterns in infrared detection data.
GEOINT ANALYST
Grey Matters Defense Solutions
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted detailed object identification and annotation of vehicles, weapons systems, and infrastructure to support computer vision model development.
- Performed quality control on imagery annotations and intelligence reports to ensure consistency and reliability for AI model training.
OPIR Lead
USAF
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Analyzed Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) sensor data to detect, track, and characterize missile launches and other infrared events in support of missile warning operations.
- Led a team of analysts responsible for monitoring and analyzing real-time OPIR data to support time-sensitive missile warning and national security operations.
Operations Manager
USAF
08.2011 - 10.2020
- Led teams of up to 30 members performing 24/7 operations, utilizing Agile and Scrum methodologies to accomplish timely event detection.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Data Science
Colorado State University Global
Denver, CO02-2026
Skills
Technical reporting
System troubleshooting
Data analysis
Programming languages
Active TS/SCI
Timeline
Mission Engineer
Grey Matters Defense Solutions
04.2023 - Current
Data Scientist
USAF
04.2023 - Current
GEOINT ANALYST
Grey Matters Defense Solutions
08.2022 - 04.2023
OPIR Lead
USAF
10.2020 - 04.2023
Operations Manager
USAF
08.2011 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Data Science
Colorado State University Global