Stephen Mack

I am a technology leader specializing in global satellite operations, complex space systems, and end-to-end mission-critical infrastructure. Throughout my career, I have delivered resilient space, ground, and cloud solutions deployed across six continents supporting over a dozen satellite missions.

I bridge complex space operations with business strategy to scale satellite network performance and protect critical spectrum assets. On the FCC Technological Advisory Council, I advise on federal policy and lead initiatives that safeguard and expand global communications infrastructure.

Areas of Expertise

Spacecraft & Mission Operations

Directing end-to-end satellite fleet operations across the full mission lifecycle. Combining robust procedure design, telemetry analytics, and real-time anomaly mitigation to ensure uninterrupted 24/7 broadcast delivery and long-term fleet health.

Spectrum Policy & Regulatory Governance

Navigating complex FCC and ITU regulatory frameworks to secure, scale, and defend critical space assets. Advising on national technology strategy via the FCC Technological Advisory Council while deploying global RF monitoring networks for automated interference detection and spectrum protection.

Ground Infrastructure & Network Design

Engineering resilient, end-to-end space and terrestrial networks across six continents. Leading upgrade and modernization programs for major earth stations, TT&C facility builds, earth station master layout plans, and broadcast system integration.

Who I’ve Worked With

Education

Advisory, Governance, and Leadership

FCC Technological Advisory Council

Appointed to serve as a council member on the FCC Technological Advisory Council (TAC) representing SiriusXM, advising the Commission on spectrum strategy, emerging satellite platforms, space technology policy, and more.

Board of Trustees and Treasurer - Lawrence Environmental Education Foundation

Joined the 501(c)(3) Lawrence Environmental Education Foundation (LEEF) as Volunteer Coordinator to maintain trails and infrastructure; elected as treasurer managing the organization's budgets, finances, and grant proposals.

TCNJ Engineering Alumni Mentoring Program

Mentor 1–3 engineering students per semester on resume building, interviewing, and career strategy. Successfully onboarded 3 mentees into roles at SiriusXM.

Online Interactive and Educational Drumming Resource

Designed and manage a free interactive music education portal (stephenmack.space/drumming), providing open-access learning tools and transcriptions to thousands of monthly users.

STEM Community Leadership and Judging

Served 10 years as North Jersey Regional Science Fair Judge; NASA Mars 2020 Rover (Perseverance) Naming Judge.

Speaking & Publications

My research publications can be found on Google Scholar. Research topics include aerospace control theory, wireless systems, and data science.

I have spoken at conferences and universities with topics including space & wireless architectures, data analysis, and astronomy/astrophotography. If you are interested in having me speak at your event please contact me.