NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Dan Crichton has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Dan is currently employed at Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where they hold multiple roles including Program Manager, Principal Computer Scientist, and Leader for the Center for Data Science and Technology. Dan is responsible for research, development, and operations of complex informatics systems.
Prior to their current position, Dan worked at Owl Software Information Systems as a Consultant, where they developed various software applications in the real estate and desktop publishing domains.
Dan also worked at Hughes Aircraft Company as a Software Engineer, where they were responsible for implementing a real-time command, control, and communication system.
Their early career involved working as a Programmer at Owl Software Information Systems.
Throughout their career, Dan has demonstrated expertise in software development, architecture, and database management. Dan has experience with diverse technologies, including Java, C/C++, Visual Basic, and Unix.
Dan Crichton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from UC Irvine in 1992. Dan then went on to pursue a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, which they completed in 1996.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Formed in 1936, the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center managed for NASA by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech.) JPL joined NASA as an FFRDC when the agency was founded in 1958. JPL helped open the Space Age by developing America's first Earth-orbiting science satellite, creating the first successful interplanetary spacecraft, and sending robotic missions to the solar system. Today, JPL continues its world-leading innovation, implementing programs in planetary exploration, Earth science, space-based astronomy and technology development while applying its capabilities to technical and scientific problems of national significance. We have big aspirations, driven by our values. We aim to be: Bold, Inclusive, Trusted. We turn ideas for science investigation into the reality of groundbreaking space missions, partnering with our strategic business teams to guide JPL into the future. We Dare Mighty Things Together.