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Kevin Cagle

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, GA
12-2025

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
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