Tracee Linder

Tracee Linder has a diverse work experience, beginning with their current role as a Tinkergarten Leader since 2019. From 2017-2018, they were a Copy Editor at Western Bowling Proprietors Insurance (WBPI). During this time, they were an Editor and Consultant for Rednil Insurance Brokers and the WBPI Program, reviewing marketing material, performance and claims reports, and strategic carrier agreements. In 2018, they were a Financial Peace University Volunteer Coordinator. From 2011-2009, they were a Deputy Director, Businesss Operations, Remote Sensing Systems Directorate Executive Officer, Space Systems Program Manager, Space Systems Project Manager, and Developmental Engineer, Supply Chain Management at the United States Air Force. During this time, they were a Payload Program Manager for innovative next-generation sensor Technology Development, Wide Field-Of-View (WFOV) Testbed satellite supporting the Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Mission, managed production of rapid acquisition satellite sensor build in a record 18 months, and was a Supply chain engineer working on fuel systems/composites/doors for KC-135, B-52, B-2, B-1, & E-3. Lastly, from 2009-2011, they were a Masters Student and 2Lt in the Air Force at Rice University, where they were competitively selected for Civilian Institution Program scholarship and conducted research in Computational Fluid Dynamics/Finite Element Modeling with focus on NASA-sponsored parachute aerodynamics and aneurysm growth in cerebral arteries through the Texas Medical Center.

Tracee Linder has a diverse educational background. Tracee obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering with a French Minor from the United States Air Force Academy between 2005 and 2009. Tracee then went on to pursue an Engineer's Degree in Mechanical Engineering - Fluid Mechanics from Rice University between 2009 and 2011. Additionally, they have obtained a number of certifications, including a Defense Space Professional - Level I from the National Security Space Institute, Space Professional Development Program in November 2014, a Program Management Level II from the Defense Acquisition University in September 2014, a Systems Engineering Level III from the Defense Acquisition University in August 2014, and an Air Battle Damage Repair Certification from the United States Air Force in September 2013.