FDE Office Hours
Grab 30 mins with Sift’s team of Forward Deployed Engineers to answer your specific questions
Scheduling office hours connects you directly with engineers behind Sift’s platform to tackle unique questions.
We’re here to help you explore options for better observability, navigate integration needs, and discuss current challenges and business goals.
The Team
Jason Hunter
Lead Forward Deployment Engineer
A former Marine, Jason spent three years on SpaceX's Dragon flight software team, where he specialized in testing, vehicle integration, and mission control operations. At Sift, he helps engineering teams modernize their test data pipelines for mission-critical operations.
Zach Plunkett
Forward Deployment Engineer
At SpaceX, Zach led Dragon2 Joint Testing with NASA, specializing in communications, testing, and mission operations. He then brought this expertise to Astrobotic, where he integrated software for rapid-development moon rovers. At Sift, he helps engineering teams streamline their test and integration workflows for mission-critical systems.
Ailin Yu
Forward Deployment Engineer
At SpaceX, Ailin scaled Falcon launch operations through simulation software and automation, then built Starshield's operations team from ground integration to orbit. After SpaceX, she led automation and data initiatives in climate tech. At Sift, she leverages this unique blend of simulation, operations, and product development to help engineering teams optimize their testing workflows.
Marc Julien
Forward Deployment Engineer
With eight years in aerospace, Marc led flight software testing for Falcon and Dragon at SpaceX, specializing in hardware-in-the-loop and simulation environments. At Sift, he combines this mission-critical testing expertise with deep customer understanding to help engineering teams transform their validation processes.
