Michel Dufour

Background

About Michel Dufour

Directorate Space Requirements (2023-current)Deputy Project Director – Tactical Narrowband Satellite Communications – Geostationary (TNS-GEO). Supporting the project director assisting with overseeing all aspects of the project. Assisting with project planning, coordinating project activities, monitoring progress, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives, liaise with stakeholders, handle day-to-day activities, and stepping in to fulfil the project director's duties when necessary. Additionally, maintaining effective communication channels within the project team. 7 Operations Support Squadron (2022-2023)Deputy Commanding Officer. Responsible for management of initiatives in support of space operations. Hiring of civilian employees, contractors, and reservists. Development of squadron business plan. Management of unit member career administration. Provide guidance on operational training development, space engineering support. Stood up DevOps section and was product owner for development of SpCOP development.Directorate Space Operations & Readiness (2019-2022)Operations Support Section Flight Commander. Responsible for the management of personnel and of the training, engineering, and DevOps initiatives. Performed duties of Deputy Operations Flight Commander and Electronic Warfare Officer.Directorate Space Requirements (2016-2019)Project Officer – Enhanced Satellite Communications Project Polar (ESCP-P). Assisted with planning, monitoring progress, tracking timelines & budgets, organizing meetings & documentation, communicating with stakeholders, ensured compliance with project standards & procedures, contributed to risk management, quality assurance, and reporting activities. Aircraft Systems Technician8 Air Maintenance Squadron (2004-2009)Level A technician responsible for CC-130 aircraft airworthiness and mission readiness. Researched and troubleshoot problems with aircraft, respecting established standards and procedures, and carried out repairs while ensuring airworthiness.