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HANDS Leslie Bailey, Program Manager

HANDS Leslie Bailey, Program Manager. An Award-Winning Hawaii Company. Founded 1985 in Hawaii Diversified Technology, Science & Engineering 100+ Employees Multi-Disciplinary (20% PhDs) One of Hawaii’s Best 2006 Tibbetts Award AFRL Tech Transfer Team of FY05 – Maui HANDS Program Team

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HANDS Leslie Bailey, Program Manager

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  1. HANDS Leslie Bailey, Program Manager

  2. An Award-Winning Hawaii Company • Founded 1985 in Hawaii • Diversified Technology, Science & Engineering • 100+ Employees • Multi-Disciplinary (20% PhDs) • One of Hawaii’s Best • 2006 Tibbetts Award • AFRL Tech Transfer Team of FY05 – Maui HANDS Program Team • American Red Cross Hero Award 2005 • “Top 10 - Best Places to Work in Hawaii 2005, 2006” • Environmental Company of the Year 2005 by Surfrider Foundation

  3. Problem Tenet: North Korea has ballistic missile capable of hitting U.S. China Confirms Space Test; Denies Intent to Intimidate

  4. Solution: HANDS(High Accuracy Networked orbit Determination System) • The HANDS program deploys robotic telescopes around the world for use as sensors for Space Situational Awareness (SSA) including high accuracy positional data and object identification

  5. Global Network of Sites Nominal locations

  6. History of HANDS The HANDS program is a shining example of the importance of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding for a small business. HANDS technology has evolved during its progression from SBIR phase I through III.

  7. Raven automated small telescope Phase I 1997 - $800K Oceanit worked with Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to provide proof of the concept that low-cost telescope systems can provide high accuracy data.

  8. Phase II 2002 - $2M Oceanit worked with Boeing and AFRL to build prototype systems distributed at classified sites. The systems demonstrated key points that further proved the original concept.

  9. MOSAIC - 2003 • Oceanit opens MOSAIC (Maui Optical Systems And Imaging Center) • MOSAIC designs and fabricates the HANDS telescopes.

  10. MOSAIC - 2003 • Optical/mechanical • Design • Fabrication • Testing and diagnosis www.mosaicoptics.com

  11. Phase III 2004 - $50M Phase III HANDS pushes the envelope on the capabilities of low cost, networked systems deployed at foreign sites, and enables expanded research of SSA topics.

  12. HANDS Momentum • HANDS helps Oceanit win additional government contracts • MOST Funded • HFDS Funded • Recognition and Expertise will benefit other local tech companies • Tibbetts Award 2006 • Economic impact • Business achievement • State & regional impact • Proven support

  13. Recruiting Challenges • Low unemployment • Intimidating housing costs • Hawaii’s average salary scales • Require very specific skill set

  14. Strategy • Maui No Ka Oi • Corporate Culture • Innovation • Diverse projects • Track record • Top 10 Best Place to Work in Hawaii (Hawaii Business Magazine) • Hawaiian values • Community commitment • Quality of life

  15. Where we are Now2007 Maui staff has increased by 100% to 40

  16. Making a Difference • Student Internship Program – 15+ students each summer • Co-founded Ke Alahele Education Fund • Co-founded Adopt-A-School Program (Kauai) • Congressional Arts Competition • PVC Telescope Building Workshop

  17. Questions?

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