Kevin Cagle
Space Operations Officer
Houston
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in the U.S. Space Force, excelling in software development, leadership, and mission operations in rapidly evolving environments. Proven ability to drive collaboration and innovation, quickly mastering new technologies to deliver advanced satellite command software and enhance missile warning capabilities. Skilled in programming and fostering high-performing teams to ensure mission success in complex environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief, Software Development and Mission Operations
US Space Force
09.2024 - Current
- Led on-orbit operations for DoD experimental payloads on the International Space Station, requiring coordination between NASA, experiment owners, and contract personnel.
- Provided technical and programmatic expertise for custom-built satellite command and control software, conforming to DoD and NASA software development standards.
- Co-managed development, integration, and launch of free-flyer satellite containing 5 high-ranking Space Experiment Review Board experiements.
Mission Commander
US Space Force
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Led 6-member team in operations of the Upgraded Early Warning Radar (UEWR), providing near real time and perfect missile warning capabilities to US Space Command.
- Contributed rapid collision avoidance, satellite breakup analysis, and high definition metric data to the Space Domain Awareness network for all of Low Earth Orbit.
- Led 3-person crew in advanced mission planning cycles, posturing operators for both friendly and adversarial space activities.
Student, Undergraduate Space Training
US Space Force
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Attended courses and lectures surrounding military space operations, missile warning, and electronic warfare.
Jr. Software Engineer
Teleplan INC
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked independently to develop test software written in a proprietary Python-based language for Cisco telecommunication products.
- Performed as part of a 5-member agile software development team to provide software support and testing to on-site operators.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Georgia Instititute of Technology
Atlanta, GA12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS 05.2001 -
Skills
- Leadership, collaboration, and teamwork
- Computer programming languages
- Independent advanced learning
- Organizational skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
Timeline
Chief, Software Development and Mission Operations
US Space Force
09.2024 - Current
Mission Commander
US Space Force
07.2021 - 08.2024
Student, Undergraduate Space Training
US Space Force
12.2020 - 07.2021
Jr. Software Engineer
Teleplan INC
06.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Mississippi State University
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Georgia Instititute of Technology