Shane Kramer
About Shane Kramer
Shane Kramer is a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories and a Lead Space Domain Awareness Engineer at Solidus Technical Solutions, contracted to MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
Current Roles at Sandia National Laboratories and Solidus Technical Solutions
Shane Kramer holds prominent positions in two major organizations. Since 2021, he has been engaged with Sandia National Laboratories as the Principal Member of Technical Staff. Concurrently, he serves as the Lead Space Domain Awareness Engineer at Solidus Technical Solutions, contracted to MIT Lincoln Laboratory, a role he has held since 2011 in the Colorado Springs, Colorado area.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before his current roles, Shane Kramer accrued substantial experience in software engineering. From 2010 to 2011, he worked as a Software Engineer at L-3 Communications in San Antonio, Texas. Prior to that, he was a Software Developer at Meritec Services Inc. from 2009 to 2010. His early career also includes a position as an Application Developer at Valero Energy (Select Staff Services) from 2004 to 2005, and a brief stint as a Consultant at San Marcos Internet in 2004.
Military Service with US Navy
Shane Kramer's professional background includes an extensive period of military service. As an Information Technician in the US Navy from 2005 to 2009, based in San Diego, California, he developed a strong foundation in information security technologies and threat vectors.
Educational Background
Shane Kramer has a robust academic background that complements his professional expertise. He earned a Master of Information and Data Science from UC Berkeley School of Information from 2020 to 2022. He also holds a Master of Engineering in Space Operations from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, obtained between 2013 and 2016. Additionally, he achieved a Master of Science in Software Engineering from National University (2006-2008) and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Texas State University (1997-2003).
Skills in Astrodynamics and Information Security
Shane Kramer possesses specialized skills in astrodynamics concepts and orbit modeling and propagation techniques. His career in technical and engineering roles has also made him proficient in multiple platforms, operating systems, and databases. Kramer has demonstrated superior organization and communication skills through various leadership positions.