Paul Szymanski
Paul Szymanski
Paul Szymanski, a renowned expert in space warfare theory, policy, doctrine, strategies, and tactics, with 46 years of experience in military operations research, of which 43 years have been directly in space warfare. Having studied a Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Physics and Mathematics, and having also obtained a Master's degree in Experimental Physics from Carnegie-Mellon University, he has dedicated his career to space situational awareness (SSA/SDA), space surveillance/imaging, orbital dynamics, and sensor coverage analysis.
Furthermore, he has extensively researched and worked in space battle management, command, control & communications (BMC3), space control policy, requirements, and strategic long-range planning. Notably, his modeling and simulation of conceptual space weapons, sensors, and targets have been critical in shaping modern space warfare's current state.
Paul has worked with numerous space warfare government organizations such as the Secretary of the USAF (SAF/AQSC), the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC/XRJ), to mention a few. Additionally, he has worked in space innovation and development centers, consolidated space operations centers, and space surveillance center.
Throughout his career, Paul has demonstrated resilience, survivability, and hardening in his space systems analyses. Furthermore, his threat assessments for commercial space have been valuable in providing critical insight into space defense strategies against foreign entities.
Organizations affiliated with Paul's career include Outer Space Warfare Noted Author and Speaker, the Space Strategies Center, and the Air Force Research Labs Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/RV), where he was a former AFRL/RV Independent Assessment Team (IAT) Member. He has also been a Group Manager at Schafer Corporation, a Principal Engineer at ManTech - Aegis Research, a Project Engineer at The Aerospace Corporation, and a Senior Analyst at Analytical Services, Inc.
In summary, Paul Szymanski is an exceptional leader and expert in space warfare. His expertise spans decades, and he has worked with some of the most significant government organizations in the United States.