Timothy Balz

Timothy Balz has a diverse work experience that spans various industries. Timothy is the founder and CEO of Kalogon since August 2019. Prior to that, they founded and served as the President and CEO of Freedom Chairs, a non-profit organization focused on repairing and distributing damaged mobility equipment to those in need.

At SpaceX, Timothy had multiple roles including Build Engineer on the Starship TPS, Integration Engineer on Dragon, and Launch Engineer on Falcon 9 Refurb. Timothy worked at SpaceX from June 2017 to November 2020.

Timothy also co-founded the Rose-Hulman Make It Happen Program, a project-based initiative that tackles technical challenges faced by non-profit organizations. Timothy was involved in this program from September 2015 to June 2017.

As a student at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology from 2013 to 2017, they gained valuable experience. Timothy also worked as a Test Operations Intern at SpaceX in 2016, where they designed and installed a Falcon Heavy test article.

In addition, Timothy had an internship as an Industrial Robotics Intern at Jacobs Technology in 2015, where they focused on programming, troubleshooting, and finding solutions for robotics systems in the automotive industry.

Another notable experience was their role as a Team Lead/Product Manager at Intel Corporation in 2014, where they were responsible for submitting a business proposal and leading a team towards a mission.

Overall, Timothy Balz has a strong track record of leadership, entrepreneurship, and technical expertise in various fields.

Timothy Balz obtained their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, where they studied from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, they completed their high school education at Plainfield High School from 2009 to 2013, receiving Academic and Technical Honors. The field of study for their high school education is unspecified.