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Rachel Brady
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 Biomedical Engineer
“In the past year we’ve advanced technology in computerized electrocardiography, muscle volume imaging and virtual guided ultrasound. Currently we are evaluating the functional performance and cardiovascular fitness of returning astronauts and working on ways to predict which crew members might be more naturally adaptable to gravitational change.
From the beginning to end of each project, Wyle works closely with the customer to make sure that the research objectives are met within budget and on time.” |
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Vernie Daniels, Ph.D
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 Research Pharmacist
“Based on our regulatory expertise, Wyle was asked to develop novel and customized regulatory compliance tools that were suited to Johnson Space Center’s (JSC) unique research environment, unlike those typically found in an academic and clinical setting. I am so privileged to do this work at JSC and to work for a company like Wyle.
What I appreciate most, is Wyle diligently works to provide me and all team members the resources to meet exciting new challenges and foster an environment for career growth and development.” |
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Daniel Gazda
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 Senior Environmental Scientist
“When the wheels stopped on Atlantis, after the final shuttle mission, it became obvious that continued reliance on archived water samples was no longer feasible. The need for in-flight water quality monitoring was clear. So Wyle Houston partnered with academic researchers and a commercial manufacturer of color matching systems to deliver the Colorimetric Water Quality Monitoring Kit, or CWQMK.
The CWQMK is a hardware system based on colorimetric solid phase extraction technology, which combines colorimetric reagents, solid phase extraction and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy to quantify trace levels of analytes in water samples. Presently, the CWQMK is used to monitor biocide concentrations in the water supplies on the ISS.
The CWQMK is an excellent example of how successful collaboration between academic researchers, NASA contractors and industrial partners can deliver hardware systems to meet the environmental monitoring needs on the International Space Station (ISS) now and in the future.” |
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Rhonda Haralson
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 Data Requirements & Intergration Specialist
“The Data Requirements & Integration Team, also known as the DRI Team, is skilled at preparing, presenting and defending requirements for the configuration control boards. The DRI Team ensures every effort is made to meet medical requirements. Our analyses of externally driven changes that impact medical requirements have played an integral part in reaching and implementing viable solutions that are beneficial.
I’ve relished my experiences working in Mission Control Center as a biomedical controller and attending a shuttle launch. Wyle is a family friendly company and they have afforded me many opportunities to develop both personally and professionally. I have enjoyed working at Wyle and I look forward to many more rewarding opportunities and experiences.” |
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Greg Leavitt
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 System Engineer
“I work on the Advanced Exploration Systems Extravehicular Activity Project. We work on the advanced space suit for the astronauts to use while they’re up on orbit. Wyle allows me to be part of a team that makes the astronauts life easier up on orbit and eventually easier for us down here on Earth. The advanced space suit has to contain all of the things necessary to sustain life. Basically you can think of it as a small, little vehicle that is portable that the crewmember can wear around.
On one side of the space suit we have America’s most gifted and talented people, our astronauts. On the other side you have the harsh environment of space, ranging in temperatures from +250 degrees Fahrenheit to -250 degrees Fahrenheit. Our job is to protect that crew member from that harsh environment. It’s very exciting and very challenging.” |
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Bob Volpe
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 Section Manager, Space Medicine Information Technology
“The Space Medicine Information Technology Section, professionally known as SMIT, is the IT department for space medicine at NASA. In that role we provide a variety of IT services to various personnel at NASA including flight surgeons, biomedical engineers, researchers and office administrators.
On top of it all, we serve as guide in navigating the sometimes complex IT landscape at JSC and NASA. Space Medicine personnel don’t have to figure out which help desk to call when having an information technology issue. They just call the SMIT help desk and we take care of the rest. We do all of this with a highly skilled staff whose expertise with and past performance on Microsoft Technologies has earned us recognition as a Microsoft certified product.
Wyle is a big company with big company resources and a small company feel that allows me to explore interests in information technology and healthcare all combined in the space program.” |
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Emma Hwang, Ph.D
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 Exercise Physiology and Contermeasures Project Manager
“Our Wyle team thinks outside the box to solve problems and overcome challenges. For over 40 years our Wyle team has measured and tracked changes in human physiology, has provided direct support for over 165 U.S. astronauts and helped develop and maintain key hardware such as the Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED) and treadmill currently used on board the International Space Station (ISS).
Being able to see how our team’s work translates into keeping astronauts healthy and safe to succeed in their missions is what satisfies me most in working at Wyle.” |
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Magee Johnson
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 Strategic Projects Manager
“Wyle’s strategic planning and execution team has been instrumental in the development and implementation of collaborative innovation initiatives for the Space Life Sciences Directorate (SLSD) at the Johnson Space Center and for NASA agency wide. We are also responsible for SLSD Strategic Communications and have developed and led strategic initiatives to encourage a culture of collaboration and innovation for NASA and its contractors.
The Wyle culture enables me to be creative and innovative and I am proud to be a member of the Wyle family.” |
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