Jeffery Cardenas
About Jeffery Cardenas
Jeffery Cardenas serves as the Mission Assurance Operations Manager at Bastion Technologies, Inc. in Pasadena, California, bringing over twenty years of experience in strategic leadership and project management across various organizations including NASA and Genesis RTS Corp.
Work at Bastion Technologies
Jeffery Cardenas has served as the Mission Assurance Operations Manager at Bastion Technologies, Inc. since 2016. Located in Pasadena, California, he has contributed to the company for over eight years. In this role, he focuses on ensuring mission assurance across various projects, leveraging his extensive experience in project management and systems engineering.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before joining Bastion Technologies, Jeffery Cardenas held several key positions in project management. He worked as the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Project & Product Management at Genesis RTS Corp from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, he was a Project Manager at NASA for nine years, from 1989 to 1998, and also served in various roles at Hess Corporation, Universities Space Research Association, DKI Consulting, and Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering Group.
Education and Expertise
Jeffery Cardenas earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Rice University. He also attended Texas A&M University and completed his diploma at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory. He possesses over twenty years of experience in strategic leadership, program and project management, and systems engineering, particularly in advanced hardware and software systems.
Certifications and Security Clearance
Jeffery Cardenas is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI), demonstrating his proficiency in project management methodologies. He also holds advanced government security clearance, which reflects his capability in managing sensitive information and his commitment to maintaining high standards of trust and responsibility.
Commitment to Quality Management
Throughout his career, Jeffery Cardenas has worked in a CMMI Level 3 organization, indicating his dedication to process improvement and quality management. His experience in this environment showcases his ability to implement structured processes that enhance project outcomes and operational efficiency.