What an Orbit Analyst II at ExoAnalytic Solutions Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Space Industry
Chase, an Orbit Analyst II at ExoAnalytic Solutions, learned that the industry is still developing, with processes constantly being improved—"we really don't have it figured out"—and that voicing concerns, even to the CEO, can lead to significant changes, as exemplified by their feedback resulting in an immediate alteration to data loading procedures. This experience highlights the value of proactive communication and the dynamic nature of the field.
Data Analysis, Problem-Solving, Communication, Overcoming Challenges, Industry Realities
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Chase Crawford
Orbit Analyst II
ExoAnalytic Solutions
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
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Video Highlights
1. The field is constantly evolving, and there's always room for improvement and innovation. Don't be afraid to voice your opinions and contribute to the development process.
2. Your input is valued, and even junior members of the team can make a significant difference by identifying problems and suggesting solutions. Be proactive and don't hesitate to communicate challenges.
3. The company culture is receptive to feedback and willing to act on suggestions for improvement, even from entry-level employees. This creates a dynamic work environment where you can directly influence workflows and technologies.
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What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
I wish someone had told me for this role specifically that we really don't have it figured out. There are a lot of things that we are still improving and working on.
I went into it, and they told me, "Yeah, we're kind of still working on it." From my experience at Charter, that meant we hadn't fully figured it out yet, but they would still ask for my input. Now I know they do value the input that we all give them.
It's like, "Hey, I don't know how I feel about this. I don't understand why we do this; is there a reason?" They might just change things, or completely change how things are done.
Just recently, I said, "Hey, my computer really struggles with loading this much data. It's difficult having both of my software programs open at the same time." I brought that to the CEO. I told him, "Hey Doug, me and the other night shift guy, our computer feels like it's on fire."
That same day, he changed how all the data is loaded. It is a lot of data, and that improved things significantly. I don't know if I would have had the courage to say that early on, but it definitely makes a big difference now.
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