Shane Kau
About Shane Kau
Shane Kau is a System Design/Architecture Engineer 4 at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, with extensive experience in military operations and engineering. He has a strong educational background in business administration and management, alongside a focus on cybersecurity.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Shane Kau has been employed at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions since 2022, serving as a System Design/Architecture Engineer 4. His role is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and he works on-site. In this position, he is involved in various aspects of system design and architecture, contributing to the company's defense and security solutions.
Previous Experience in the United States Air Force
Shane Kau has an extensive background with the United States Air Force, where he held multiple positions. He served as Flight Chief from 2018 to 2019, First Sergeant from 2019 to 2020, and Superintendent from 2014 to 2018. His responsibilities included managing personnel and operations, ensuring mission readiness, and leading teams in various capacities.
Experience with the United States Space Force
Kau worked with the United States Space Force as a Squadron Senior Enlisted Leader from 2020 to 2022. In this role, he provided leadership and oversight for operations, contributing to the effectiveness of the Space Force's mission in Colorado Springs.
Education and Expertise
Shane Kau is pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration at Northcentral University, having started his studies in 2009. He also holds a Master's degree in Management from American Military University, which he began in 2019. Additionally, he earned an Associate of Science in Electronics Systems from the Community College of the Air Force in 2007.
Achievements in Procurement and Systems Integration
Kau has managed significant financial responsibilities, overseeing over $4 million in procurement and budgeting for various programs. He also handled nearly $1.1 million in delivered equipment assets. His leadership in infrastructure engineering for a remote access cyber system involved collaboration with multiple government agencies to support US Cyber Command objectives.