Technology leader and proven disruptor with 18+ years creating, directing and maturing transformative R&D.
Ex-DARPA, Ex-Test Pilot School, Ex-NASA, Ex-USAF.
Deep technical expertise in commercial new space, defense tech, AI, quantum, high-energy physics, test, and astronomy.
Internationally recognized expert on lunar and space technology, with significant national security background.
Strategic advisor to select defense tech startups and venture capital funds.
Also a published science-fiction author. Book 1 of the Ice Plague Wars series, #Symbiote: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/symbiote-michael-nayak/1145583496
Book 2, #Sentient:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sentient-michael-nayak/1147469660
