Scott D. Kerr
Director
Engineering Development
Scott D. Kerr is the director, Engineering Development, at NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Fla., providing senior management and direction for the design, development and sustaining engineering of KSC facilities and ground systems.
Kerr previously served as director, Center Operations, providing senior management, direction, and evaluation of base operations and installation management services. Prior to this assignment, Kerr was the chief information officer (CIO), and was responsible for providing strategic planning and policy development for Information Technology at the Kennedy Space Center.
He also served as deputy program manager, Expendable Launch Vehicles and Payload Carriers Programs, responsible for program integration of NASA Expendable Launch Vehicle and Payload Carriers activities. He managed program budget development, acquisition planning and execution, and contract technical management.
Kerr joined NASA in 1988 at Kennedy Space Center where he worked as network manager, responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the Payload Operations Network. From 1990 to 1991, he served as the chief, Networks and Communications Section, responsible for all Payload Communication and Network Systems.
From 1991 to 1993, he served as chief, Checkout and Communications Branch, responsible for payload checkout systems and payload communications systems. From 1993 to 1997, he served as chief, Engineering Systems Division, responsible for operation, maintenance, and engineering of Payload Facilities Systems and Equipment, Payload Test and Checkout Systems, and Communication and Network Systems. He also was responsible for sustaining engineering of all payload ground support equipment. From 1997 to 1998, he was deputy director, Payload Processing Support, responsible for development, operation, maintenance, and sustaining engineering of Payload Data Management Systems, Payload Facilities Systems and Equipment, Payload Test and Checkout Systems, ELV Telemetry Systems, and Payload and ELV Communication and Network Systems.
Prior to joining NASA, Kerr worked as lead engineer, Broadband Communications Distribution Systems, Lockheed Space Operations Company, Kennedy Space Center. From 1980 to 1986, he was president and chief engineer of Mountain Microwave Systems (MMS), a telecommunications company specializing in the design, construction and operations of cable television systems.
Kerr has received two NASA Medals for Outstanding Leadership, the Exceptional Service Medal, and a Certificate of Commendation. He was born in Butte, Mont., and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Montana State University and Master of Science degree in Space Technology from the Florida Institute of Technology. In 1995, he was selected as a NASA Fellow, attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Center for Advanced Engineering Study. He is married to the former Kari Ringstead of Billings, Mont., and lives in Satellite Beach, Fla.
May 2006
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