My work in orbital governance and geospatial systems has always been rooted in the same belief: that transparency and accountability are essential, whether we're managing data on Earth or satellites in orbit. That conviction didn't appear out of nowhere — it was forged through experience.
A Record of Persistence
After a near-fatal incident connected to my former employer, Leidos Inc., the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the U.S. Air Force in March 2023, I contacted the White House and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to document what had occurred and to seek accountability through official channels.
Prior to March 2023, I submitted an abstract to the 2023 Esri User Conference, titled "Comparing Reports of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena to Starlink Satellite Orbits." The presentation was intended to showcase how open geospatial analysis could bring scientific clarity to a controversial topic — a demonstration of how transparency and mapping technology can coexist to serve the public good.
The proposal was accepted for review, but the events that followed prevented me from ever presenting it. That moment became a turning point — realizing that the same lack of transparency I was trying to solve with data visualization also existed in the institutions meant to protect truth-tellers.
Continuing the Record
In December 2023, I began working with the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General (DOT OIG). In February 2024, I reached out to Representative Brian Fitzpatrick's office, and in March 2024, to Senator Bob Casey. By July 2024, I was corresponding with the Air Force Inspector General (SAF/IG). I also submitted materials to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence to document concerns regarding my former employer, Leidos, and serious failures in protective oversight and institutional accountability.
During this period I faced coordinated intimidation, online manipulation, and professional isolation. Each instance was recorded and archived to maintain an accurate timeline. In 2025, I briefly relocated to Canada seeking safety and perspective, continuing to advocate for transparency through lawful channels.
Lessons That Endure
These experiences deepened my commitment to building systems that cannot be weaponized against the people who depend on them. Accountability is not abstract — it's structural. It's the architecture that decides whether truth survives.
That's why I continue developing frameworks like the Orbital Tract System, which applies spatial logic and open governance principles to near-Earth space. The same ethic that drives my technical work drives my advocacy: creating systems that are transparent, equitable, and built to withstand manipulation.
Looking Forward
I remain focused on what comes next — designing technology that serves humanity responsibly. If my nieces, nephews, or future colleagues ever read this, I want them to see that I didn't quit. I used every channel available, acted within the law, and stayed anchored in evidence and ethics.
This record isn't about the past; it's about the standard I carry into everything I build.