Satellite technology
Operations professionals in Satellite technology
These ten professionals have held operations leadership roles in satellite, mission and ground operations at satellite companies. A reader can learn how satellite operations teams organize round-the-clock work and where handoffs, anomalies and capacity limits slow them down.
Professionals to explore
01—10Ahsen Abbasi
LinkedInExperience: Executive Director of Mission Operations · Iridium
Executive Director of Mission Operations at Iridium since 2024. The summary describes leading a team of 50+ in operations at Iridium, and for the Director of Ground Systems Development role, directing a team of 50+ software developers, scrum masters and product owners. Other listed roles include Director of Ground Systems Development at Iridium (2023–2024) and Director of Operations at Iridium (2017–2023).
Alfred Perez
LinkedInExperience: Satellite Fleet Operations Director · ABS - Agility Beyond Space
Satellite Fleet Operations Director at ABS - Agility Beyond Space since 2010. The highlights name the employer as Asia Broadcast Satellite Ltd. Other listed roles include Senior Manager - Satellite Engineering and Network Operation Center at Mabuhay Satellite Corporation (2006–2010).
Aries Broadnax
LinkedInExperience: Satellite Operations Director · Globalstar
Satellite Operations Director at Globalstar since 2010. For this role, the highlights describe responsibility for the successful operation of three satellite operations control centers. Other listed roles include Satellite Operations Manager at Globalstar (2008–2010) and Satellite Subsystems Engineer at Globalstar (2000–2008).
Chris Jones
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Operations · Iridium Satellite LLC
Vice President Operations at Iridium Satellite LLC since 2023. For the Executive Director, Mission Operations role, the highlights describe responsibility for all aspects of Iridium's 24/7 operations. Other listed roles include Executive Director, Mission Operations at Iridium (2021–2023), Director, Mission Operations at Iridium (2017–2021), Senior Manager, Iridium Satellite Operations at Boeing (2001–2017) and Manager, Mission Planning & Orbit Analysis Operations at Motorola Mobility (a Lenovo Company) (1997–2001).
Ian Reekie
LinkedInExperience: CPT Teleport Operations Manager · Calian US, Inc.
CPT Teleport Operations Manager at Calian US, Inc. since 2025. The highlights describe Calian US, Inc. as a Satellite Telecommunications company. Other listed roles include Senior Engineer, Ground Station Support at SES Americom (2022–2024), Theater SATCOM Operations Manager at US Army (2019–2022), Satellite Communications Operator Maintainer at US Army (1997–2022) and Operations Manager (S3 NCOIC) at US Army (2017–2019).
John Guiney
LinkedInExperience: SVP, Satellite & Network Operations · Eutelsat OneWeb
Former SVP, Satellite & Network Operations at Eutelsat OneWeb (2023–2024). The summary lists 40 years of experience in mission operations leadership, including direct participation in launch and early orbit for 50 launches. Also Chief Operations Officer at Rivada Space Networks since 2024. Other listed roles include Vice President, Fleet Management Segment at Eutelsat OneWeb (2015–2022), Master Engineer II Sr. Lead Engineer for Ground System and Mission Ops at Orbital ATK (2001–2015) and Mission Operations Lead System Test Engineer at Motorola Mobility (a Lenovo Company) (1994–2001).
Julia Rappaport
LinkedInExperience: Director, Satellite Operations · Quantum Space
Director, Satellite Operations at Quantum Space since 2026. The summary describes helping spacecraft and satellite programs move from concept to execution over the past decade. Other listed roles include Director of Mission Operations at Turion Space (2024–2026), Director of Fleet Operations & Mission Manager at ICEYE US (2021–2024), Satellite Engineer at Intelsat (2016–2021) and Engineer Logistics 1 at Chipton-Ross, Inc. (2015–2016).
Nicolas Stephan
LinkedInExperience: Executive Director, Satellite Operations · Es'hailSat - the Qatar Satellite Company
Executive Director, Satellite Operations at Es'hailSat - the Qatar Satellite Company since 2019. The summary describes over 20 years of technical leadership and business experience, including procuring, testing and operating satellites and ground systems. Other listed roles include Director, Satellite Operations at Es'hailSat - the Qatar Satellite Company (2015–2019), Business Development Director Asia at SSC Space (2013–2014), General Manager at LSE Space Middle East JLT (2008–2013) and Project Manager & Senior Satellite Operation Engineer at LSE Space Engineering & Operations AG (2008).
Robert Bassham
LinkedInExperience: Senior VP, Satellite & Ground Operations · AST SpaceMobile
Senior VP, Satellite & Ground Operations at AST SpaceMobile since 2026. Other listed roles include VP, Satellite & Ground Operations at AST SpaceMobile (2023–2026), Mission Operations Manager at AST SpaceMobile (2021–2023), Founder at Planck, LLC (2020) and Co-Founder Chief Operating Officer Chief Growth Officer at Qwaltec (2001–2020).
Travis Bennett
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Director, Ground Engineering & Operations · Globalstar
Sr. Director, Ground Engineering & Operations at Globalstar since 2019. The summary describes over 20 years of experience in satellite and computer engineering, including 18 years on the Globalstar program. Also Director of Gateway Operations at Globalstar since 2017 and Sr. Manager Gateway and Satellite Operations at Globalstar since 2012. Other listed roles include Interim Director Gateway Operations at Globalstar (2016) and Gateway Manager at Globalstar (2004–2012).
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Match the person's operating setting to your decision, since fleet control, ground station and network operations, and mission operations for new spacecraft raise different questions. Check whether their relevant role is current or past and which part of the operation it covered.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01Which part of your satellite or ground operation caused the most recurring problems, and what did you change to fix it?
- 02How did you plan staffing and shift coverage for round-the-clock operations as the fleet or customer load grew?
- 03Which operating measures did you review every week, and why those?
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