Here’s a list of all of our authors.
Brian Talbot
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Brian serves as the senior vice president, revenue development, marketing and communications for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He has spent more than two decades working to advance technology and space innovation across both the public and private sectors.
Lee Sampson
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Lee Sampson is the Program Manager for the Lockheed Martin Fellows Program at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. He also is the Aero company’s primary liaison with AIAA. Sampson has 39 years of experience with Lockheed Martin in manufacturing test equipment, electronic laboratories, system test and evaluation, university technical engagement, professional society strategy and engineering.
Roel Van De Velde
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Roel Van De Velde is Vice President of A&D for ESTECO North America, leading the sales and business development strategy for this global provider of digital engineering solutions. With 25 years of experience, he brings a strong background in multidisciplinary design optimization, simulation process data management, and an overall understanding of the digital thread. In his free time, he enjoys building and flying RC model airplanes.
Jake Williams
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Jake Williams is the Senior Manager of K-12 and Young Professional Programs at AIAA. He has nearly a decade of experience in facilitating STEM education initiatives and working in the nonprofit and professional association sectors.