Gerardo Cruz Ortiz
About Gerardo Cruz Ortiz
Gerardo Cruz Ortiz is a Project Delivery Manager at Technology Transformation Services in Washington, D.C., with a background in aerospace engineering and extensive experience at NASA.
Current Role
Gerardo Cruz Ortiz is currently serving as a Project Delivery Manager at Technology Transformation Services (TTS) based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. In his role, he is responsible for overseeing the delivery of various technology transformation projects that aim to enhance government services.
Previous Roles at NASA
Gerardo Cruz Ortiz has had a substantial career at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration. From 2019 to 2022, he served as the Associate Branch Head - Flight Software and also as Acting Program Manager in Greenbelt, Maryland. He led the team focusing on SmallSat Guidance Navigation and Control from 2018 to 2019 and was a Principal Investigator and Attitude Control Engineer from 2015 to 2019. Additionally, he worked at NASA as an Attitude Control Engineer earlier in his career from 2008 to 2009.
Academic Background
Gerardo Cruz Ortiz completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2009 to 2015. Prior to this, he earned his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from MIT, where he studied from 2004 to 2008.
Experience at University of Michigan
During his time at the University of Michigan, Gerardo Cruz Ortiz served as a Graduate Research Student Assistant from 2012 to 2014. He also worked as a Grader from 2011 to 2014. These roles helped him gain valuable research and academic experience in the field of aerospace engineering.
Contribution to Government Digital Services
At Technology Transformation Services (TTS), Gerardo Cruz Ortiz has played a significant role in initiatives under the American Rescue Plan, focusing on improving digital services for the government. His work in managing and delivering technology projects has been pivotal in transforming government services to better meet the needs of the public.