Vantage Systems, Inc.
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Vantage Systems, Inc.
10210 Greenbelt Road, Suite 400
Lanham, MD 20706
Mr. McKelvey has over 32 years of experience in both federal and commercial markets, managing all aspects of finance and accounting for operations with annual revenues ranging from $5 million to $1 billion. Additionally, he has substantial pricing expertise, having developed more than $20 billion in winning client proposals throughout his career.
Mr. McKelvey earned a Master’s in Business Administration in Finance from the University of Maryland after earning his Bachelor’s in Finance from Pennsylvania State University.
Prior to joining Vantage Systems as their Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Loughlin served as Chief of NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center’s (GSFC) Mechanical Systems Division (MSD) within the Engineering Technology Directorate (ETD). Mr. Loughlin was responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and conducting programmatic and technical activities falling within the role and mission of the MSD at GSFC. He provided multidisciplinary capabilities and technology development to design, analyze, fabricate, integrate, test, and launch advanced scientific instruments and support platforms for a variety of ground-based, suborbital, and orbital space and earth science missions. He partnered with customers, industry, the GSFC Science Directorate and other ETD Divisions to meet the goals of the MSD and the Center.
Prior to his position as the MSD Chief, Mr. Loughlin served at the Associate Chief Mechanical Systems Division, responsible for several strategic activities. He has also been the Associate Chief of the Instrument Management and Systems Office, Code 505. He held Branch Head positions in the Advanced Manufacturing Branch, Code 547, and the Mechanical Systems Analysis and Simulation Branch, Code 542. Prior to joining Goddard as a civil servant, he worked as a Goddard contractor for Swales Aerospace. He also worked at McDonnell Aircraft Corp. in St. Louis, MO. His area of expertise is in mechanical systems analysis. He has supported many spaceflight projects including the Mars Sample Return Capture, Containment, and Return System (CCRS), James Webb Space Telescope, the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe, the Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer, and the Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer.
Mr. Loughlin earned Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota.
Vantage Software Development/Engineering Core Capabilities
Vantage specializes in providing top-quality software products, services, and expertise to ensure the success of NASA missions and stakeholders. Our dedication to excellence is driven by the pursuit of reducing mission costs, minimizing risks, and maximizing the scientific value of information products.
We excel in developing and implementing management processes and systems that are not only efficient but also highly responsive to the dynamic nature of U.S. Space Projects and Programs. Our approach ensures that we remain agile, adaptable, and capable of swiftly addressing evolving requirements.
At Vantage Systems, we recognize the importance of precision, reliability, and innovation in aerospace projects’ testing and evaluation phases. Our Test and Evaluation Engineering Core Capabilities are designed to align seamlessly with U.S. Space Program missions.
At Vantage Systems, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of electrical engineering, driving innovation, and ensuring the success of the U.S. Space Program’s strategic goals.
Thermal Management Solutions: Efficient thermal management is crucial for aerospace and other applications. Our expertise encompasses innovative thermal management solutions that optimize heat transfer, temperature control, and overall system efficiency. We design and develop thermal management strategies that ensure peak performance from spacecraft to terrestrial systems.
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Vantage excels in full life cycle space engineering services, boasting a legacy of excellence. Our skilled Systems Engineers drive NASA programs from start to finish, from formulation to on-orbit ops and decommissioning. Expertise in mission inception, design validation, risk management, and global collaboration underpins our vital role in U.S. space mission success. We handle flight and ground software, science data systems, secure coding, and more, guided by PMP-certified managers and CMMI processes, making VSI your trusted partner for unmatched mission success.
Linda Baumgart is a senior Human Resource Executive with over 39 years of comprehensive Human Resource experience in federal contracting, including DoD, FAA, NASA, NIH, NOAA, NSA, and USGS. Her extensive experience in implementing grass-roots development and the management of human resource functions in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growth-oriented environment is critical to Vantage Systems’ success.
Linda has always had a deep partnership with business owners and senior executives at each firm she has supported and actively supported the development and implementation of corporate and contract strategic plans to align with HR objectives to achieve company goals and objectives. Linda brings a proven track record in developing culture initiatives, health, and welfare plans, including benefits, retirement, and compensation, policies and procedures, and Human Resource Business Systems.
She is a hands-on leader with a proven track record in high incumbent capture for large government contract transitions while adding a personal touch that puts employees at ease and creates a positive employment experience from day 1. Linda has served as the Director of Human Resources at Cornell Technical Services, HR Manager at Columbus Technologies and Service, and Vice President of Human Resources at Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies prior to joining Vantage Systems.
Donald Frank has nearly 30 years of experience in business development and operations management. He is a leader with a strategic, solution-developing mindset that has led sales, organizational development, and team execution. He possesses the leadership and communication skills and processes to extend high performance across the enterprise. Don has earned strong business relationships through his commitment to hard work, collaboration, and coordination. He has consistently decreased overhead expenditures to enhance a competitive cost posture for companies.
Don’s accomplishments include capture management of large, complex scientific, engineering, and information technology programs, program and corporate organizational management, solution architecting, remote sensing research, scientific programming, and high-performance computing administration. Don is a degreed Meteorologist and Mathematician.
He brings experience working with and selling solutions across Federal agencies, including NASA, NOAA, and the Department of Defense, and working effectively with industry on the deployment of efficient contract administration tools and in business development.
Mike Ahan has over 40 years of experience in business and technical management with advanced technology businesses with extensive responsibilities in the technical, fiscal oversight, and management of the design, development, and implementation of complex aerospace, IT, and telecommunications systems and projects. Mike has held the positions of CEO, Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer (COO) and was the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of two high-tech start-ups.
Mike joined Vantage as the Executive Vice President and COO in 2003 and became President in 2022. His hard work, integrity, and work ethic are key drivers for the company’s success. He has overseen all aspects of strategic planning—market research, pricing, sales, distribution, and infrastructure support. He has experience with government, civil, and commercial markets, which extends to international markets.
Mike is a seasoned executive and technical manager with special expertise in the development of new products, services, and enterprises. Mike is known for his keen ability to create effective teams, oversee corporate finances, and negotiate and manage strategic partnerships.