Teltrium Inc.
Richard LaFontaine has a diverse range of work experience in various roles and industries. Richard began their career in 1989 as an Avionics Systems Engineer at Sikorsky Aircraft, where they supported business development efforts for the US Navy. In 1990, they joined Stanford Telecommunications Inc as a Principal Engineer, leading feasibility studies and analyzing satellite systems for NASA missions. From 1998 to 2004, LaFontaine worked at Hughes Network Systems as a Director of Business Development, focusing on expanding the satellite network product line. Richard then joined Exelis, Information Systems Division in 2004 as a Sr. Director and NASA Account Manager, responsible for account management and business development. Since 2014, LaFontaine has been serving as the Managing Director at Teltrium Solutions, LLC. Throughout their career, they have received distinguished recognition awards for their technical and business accomplishments.
Richard LaFontaine obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Electrical Engineering from The City College of New York, where they studied from 1983 to 1988. Richard then pursued a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from New York University, completing their studies in 1989.
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Teltrium Inc.
Teltrium is a technical services company that provides systems engineering and project execution support and capabilities to satellite communications and spectrum management technology programs for NASA and other customers. We believe in the tremendous power of space exploration to benefit humanity, in the essential role space systems and networks play in bringing those benefits to life, and in realizing the potential of human ingenuity to unlock that power. We also believe in inspiring tomorrow’s explorers and innovators! We employ subject matter experts and thought leaders to bring our customers’ vision to reality by developing strategic plans and executing technical analyses. We give our engineering team the freedom to stretch boundaries to develop space systems, improve RF communications systems and create space system analysis and planning tools. We develop education and outreach materials to foster the next generation of space scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs.