Mike Felix
About Mike Felix
Mike Felix serves as the Solutions Area Manager at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, where he has worked since 2010. He leads initiatives in software development, cloud deployment, and research, while also managing significant contracts and integrating new capabilities into the organization.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Mike Felix has served as Solutions Area Manager at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions since 2010, contributing to the organization for 14 years at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs. In this role, he leads an organization dedicated to solutions delivery, software development, cloud deployment, and internal research and development. His responsibilities include overseeing bid and proposal efforts for turnkey SATCOM management and Space Domain Awareness services, ensuring the organization meets its strategic objectives.
Education and Expertise
Mike Felix holds a Master of Science in Space Systems Operations Management from Webster University, where he studied from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management from Colorado Technical University, completing his studies from 2011 to 2013. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both technical and management aspects of space operations and information systems.
Background
Mike Felix has a diverse background in the defense and aerospace sectors. His experience includes integrating start-up level groups and capabilities into the solutions delivery organization at Kratos. He has played a key role in supporting the development and launch of new Space Domain Awareness service and solution offerings, demonstrating his ability to adapt to evolving industry needs.
Achievements
During his tenure at Kratos, Mike Felix has led proposal teams that secured $58.2 million in services contracts. He successfully transitioned the Services organization into the Kratos Space Federal division, enhancing the organization's focus on federal space operations. Additionally, he established a new DevOps team that focuses on cloud-based, autonomous operations, addressing both legacy customer needs and emerging requirements in Low Earth Orbit.