Overview
Dave Valdez serves as Vice President of Analytics at Ursa Space Systems, a position held since November 2025 [1][3]. Valdez brings over a decade of expertise in strategic analysis, machine learning, and geospatial intelligence, with a focus on advancing geospatial intelligence capabilities and synthetic aperture radar technologies [2]. Prior to this role, Valdez held the position of Director of Strategic Analysis at Ursa Space Systems from February to November 2025 [4]. Valdez's career includes experience as Director of Product at ICEYE from February 2022 to February 2025 [5], Senior Staff Automation and Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Lockheed Martin [6], and multiple roles at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency spanning from 2008 to 2021, including Supervisory R&D Portfolio Manager and Geospatial Intelligence Testbed Chief [7][8][9]. Earlier experience includes work as a Senior Systems Engineer at Boeing [10]. Valdez holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems and Services from the University of Maryland Global Campus [11].
Profile introduction
As Vice President of Analytics at Ursa Space Systems, my focus is on advancing the organization's geospatial intelligence capabilities. With extensive experience in geospatial intelligence, synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technologies, and data analytics, my mission is to enable data-driven decision-making and develop innovative solutions for complex challenges in the GEOINT sector. With over a decade of expertise in strategic analysis, machine learning, and geospatial intelligence, I collaborate with teams to ensure the effective integration of data analytics and advanced technologies. My w…
Career history
- Vice President of AnalyticsNov 2025 to presentUrsa Space Systems
- Director of Strategic AnalysisFeb 2025 to Nov 2025Ursa Space Systems
- Director of ProductFeb 2022 to Feb 2025ICEYE
- Automation and Artificial Intelligence Engineer Senior StaffMay 2021 to Feb 2022Lockheed Martin
- Supervisory R&D Portfolio ManagerJun 2018 to May 2021National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
- Branch ChiefJun 2015 to Jun 2018National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
- Geospatial Intelligence Testbed ChiefJan 2008 to Jun 2015National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
- Systems Engineer Sr.Sep 2004 to Jan 2008Boeing
Education
- Bachelor of Science - BS, Management Information Systems and ServicesUniversity of Maryland Global Campus
- Defense Acquisition University
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