1. Daniel K. Beltz
1300 Laban Ave, Apt 35 Houma, LA 70363
Cell: (603) 321-7637 Email: dan.beltz@comcast.net
Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Honors Program Daytona Beach, FL December 2007
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering CGPA: 3.65/4.0
• St. Paul’s School Advanced Studies Program 2003 (Astronomy)
Recent Work Experience
Research Assistant/Dive Control Board LUMCON Cocodrie, LA March 2012 - Present
• Research Cruises – Plan, prepare, conduct, and cleanup for multiple, Potentially Sensitive Biological Features (PSBF) Project and
Invasive Species Project, cruises. Real world data and sample collection, as well as pictures and video, offshore on Banks and Oil
Platforms in the Northern Gulf of Mexico using ROV and SCUBA.
• Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, and Graphical Representation – Oil Spill Project: Water and Sediment samples collected on
research cruises as well as other sources. PSBF Project: Took initial data and calculated that we only needed 20% of original
intended data to obtain a proper result, so saved 80% time/work.
• Set and Regulate Scuba Diving Rules used by LUMCON and attend to current issues.
ISS Trajectory Operations Flight Controller/Engineer Barrios Technology/NASA Houston, TX Mar 2008 - Sep 2010
• Increment Trajectory Analyst – Designed altitude strategy for ISS and visiting vehicles for a 6+ month period
• Space Debris Environment – Calculated historic, present, and future debris flux to better ensure ISS and visiting vehicle safety
The TOPO performs all International Space Station (ISS) trajectory planning and real-time operations, coordinating with the international
partners to assure an integrated ISS trajectory. The data generated by the TOPO is used to predict the location of the ISS for long term
planning and short term execution. During real-time operations the TOPO manages the ISS ground and on-board state vectors, and evaluates
the ISS trajectory for potential debris avoidance maneuvers.
Primary job functions of this position include: Operations Product Development and Maintenance, Console Operations, Ground Hardware
and Software Development Activities, Vehicle Design Support and Testing Activities, Preflight Analysis, Technical Communication,
Receiving Training, Administrative Activities, and Technical Leadership.
Security Clearance Secret – Inactive since September 2010
College Projects
• Spacecraft Detail Design (Team Leader, 8-person team) - Designed the recovery system for a ground launched missile. Only team to
physically build entire system.
• Spacecraft Preliminary Design (Team Leader, 7-person team) - Designed all aspects of an air-launched booster rocket to transport a
payload to low earth orbit
• Society of Automotive Engineers Aero Design Team (15-person team) - Designed, built, tested, and flew an aircraft to obtain max
load-to-weight ratio
• Embry-Riddle Robotics Association (10-person team) - Designed, built, and operated a combat robot
Skills
• LEAN and Six Sigma training – Embry-Riddle, Masters level course
• Good project management and communication skills. Works well in groups.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; SigmaPlot, Surfer, Biomstat, PATN; Basic
knowledge of C++, FORTRAN, Linux, Matlab, NASTRAN, CATIAv.5, Maple, and Microsoft Access
Leadership, Activities, and Honors
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Vice President and Secretary), Honor Student Association, Skydiving Club, Diving
Eagles SCUBA Club (Vice President), National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Omicron Delta Kappa (Icarus Circle) – National Leadership
Honor Society, Sigma Gamma Tau – Aerospace Engineering Honor Society, Tau Beta Rho – Engineering Honor Society (Vice President)
Community Service
Mission Trips (with the senior high youth group from the Congregational Church of Goffstown)
• Philadelphia, 2002; Arizona at NAOMI, 2003 (a home for abused and abandoned Native American children); Philadelphia Center
for Student Missions, 2004
Additional Work Experience
• Alpine Ski Instructor Pats Peak Henniker, NH Dec 2010 – Jan 2013
• Closeout Specialist Benefit Strategies Manchester, NH May 2007 - Aug 2007
• Sales Associate Wal-Mart Stores Bedford, NH June 2004 - Aug 2006
• Hurricane Specialist Halifax Medical Center Daytona Beach, FL September 2004

2. Certifications
• Forklift Operator Certified
• Skydive Certified- A license
• SCUBA Certified- SSI Master Diver: Nitrox, Navigation, Night and Limited Visibility, Deep, Cavern, Dry Suit, Ice, Recreational
Trimix, Stress and Rescue, CPR, general First Aid and First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life, Neurological Assessment, and DAN O2
provider, AAUS certified scientific diver
• PSIA - Level 2 - Alpine Ski Instructor
• Trained in small boat operation (Louisiana boater education and vessel operator certified)