Dean Plaskon
About Dean Plaskon
Dean Plaskon is an RF Engineer with a strong background in electrical engineering, having earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He currently works at Astranis Space Technologies, where he applies his expertise in electromagnetics and RF engineering.
Work at Astranis
Dean Plaskon currently serves as an RF Engineer at Astranis Space Technologies, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves working on-site in San Francisco, California. Prior to this, he gained valuable experience as an RF Hardware Engineer Intern at Astranis for three months in 2022. His work at Astranis focuses on the development and implementation of RF systems, contributing to the company's mission in satellite technology.
Education and Expertise
Dean Plaskon completed his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2018 to 2021. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the same institution from 2021 to 2022. His academic background provides a strong foundation in electromagnetics, which complements his expertise in RF engineering.
Background in Internships
Dean Plaskon has accumulated diverse internship experiences that enhance his engineering skills. He worked as a Power Supply Design Intern at BAE Systems, Inc. in 2020 for two months and as an Electrical Engineer Intern 2 at the same company in 2019 for three months. Additionally, he served as an RF Engineering Intern at HERRICK TECHNOLOGY LABORATORIES, INC. in 2021 for three months. These roles contributed to his knowledge in power electronics design and RF engineering.
Experience in Electric Drives
During his time at Georgia Tech, Dean Plaskon was involved with HyTech Racing, where he held two significant positions. From 2019 to 2020, he served as the Low Voltage Lead/Cell Testing Lead, and from 2020 to 2021, he advanced to Co-Electric Drives Lead. His work in these roles focused on electric drive systems, further developing his skills in engineering and team leadership.
Technical Skills in Power Electronics
Dean Plaskon has developed technical skills in power electronics design and lithium-ion cell testing, characterizing, and modeling. His experience in these areas complements his RF engineering expertise, making him well-rounded in both RF systems and power supply technologies.