Ryan D. Fisher

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Brief Introduction:

I am a Space Engineer at MITRE, where I tackle complex challenges to help build a safer world. A graduate of Virginia Tech’s Crofton Department of Aerospace and Ocean Engineering, I earned my MS with a focus on dynamics, control, and estimation. While completing my thesis, I worked full-time in the aerospace industry, sharpening my expertise in modeling, simulation, and analysis. Today, I combine my background in research and programming to drive innovation in the space sector.

Education

In May of 2020, I graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering with focus in dynamics, controls, and estimation. I am now further pursuing a Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering with my thesis being on controlled UAS termination.

Experience

Having experience in the aerospace industry, I've been an affective systems and diagonistics engineer at multiple corporations and facilities. These experiences have allowed me to apply my aerospace knowledge to directly assist fleets and other customer products.

Projects

I have completed many projects through my years as an undergraduate, many which were research based, others which were direct aerospace applications. Listed here are the projects that I possessed a critical role in and are most proud of.

Other Resources

Through my professional career I have come accross many helpful aerospace and software resources that have helped me succeed both in academia and the workplace; many relate to software development or aerospace applications. All resources are free and open source.