Ken Revay

Curremt Location: Indialantic, FL

Years Attended Florida Tech:

1978-1982    BS    Mechanical Engineering

Current Position: Manager, Integrated Operations

Company: United Space Operations, Kennedy Space Center

Current Job Description or Job History:

Manager of Integrated Operatations for the Launch Operations Directors and for United Space Operations at KSC. The prime launch contractor for NASA responsible for the 3 mobile launch platforms on which the space shuttle orbiter booster, external tank and orbiter are built. The technicians who support the orbiter crew module, forward area and AFT engine area of the launch system at B-vertical assembly area and launch pad. Also, responsible for B-technicians rat support MLP operation and engineering, team members responsible for pad electrical, hazard gas detection systems and special orbiter power system. Team members are also responsible for launch day close out of astronaut crew module and launch activators.

Past president of Florida Institute of Technology Alumni Association 2000-2001 and chairman of the Board of Leadership Brevard Year 2000.  Member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Board of Advisors.

Favorite Memory of FIT: The faculty and staff.  Being able to chair the development at the first mini Baja all terrain vehicles.

Advice for Current Students: Keep on persevering.  Use the university resources and alumni to help you.  When you graduate, get involved with the alumni association.