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As the foundational architects of satellite technology, Intelsat is all about ensuring that people have the connection they need to support where they are in the moment. That theme of connection runs through the work of team members at the organization as they collaborate together to deliver on important projects and fuel innovation. As the various undertakings and efforts of Abigail Schmidt, Erica Johnson and Sandeep Munagala underscore, achieving success in the field means leaning on a tech-focused culture that allows team members to rise to the occasion as they tackle complex work.

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I am always wanting a challenge. I have been lucky to have a manager that is willing to give me projects that challenge me and make me a better project engineer.

Abigail Schmidt, Associate Project Engineer

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Wanting to capitalize on her aviation experience, Abigail Schmidt joined Intelsat upon graduating college. At Intelsat, she has found herself in an environment encouraging her growth. “My manager has been supportive of me and the aspirations that I have for myself,” Schmidt said. For Schmidt — who is working on projects like equipping Alaskan Airlines’ Boeing B737-8 aircraft with a 2KU antenna system — those aspirations include her current pursuit of a master’s degree from Boston University, an endeavor for which Schmidt said she has received “amazing” support from Intelsat.

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Not only do we get to see the fruits of our work, but we also get to interact with a variety of internal teams, customers and vendors — which makes for an exciting and quick workday.

Erica Johnson, Director, Supply Chain Delivery

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Want to test your talents? You could fit well on Erica Johnson’s team. “If you love a challenge, supply chain is the place to be, especially now,” said Intelsat’s director of supply chain delivery. According to Johnson, leading a team that is focused on the punctual delivery and execution of entertainment and in-flight connectivity installation kits requires ample cross-functional collaboration — a depth of involvement she finds fulfilling. “The best thing about our day is the fact that we get to interact throughout all milestones of a program,” she said, adding, “This is very rewarding

We have a number of key initiatives underway to improve the inflight customer experience and Tableau has helped us uncover areas of opportunity in how passengers use our services.

Sandeep Munagala, Principal Developer, Business Intelligence

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As principal business intelligence developer, Sandeep Munagala leverages tools like Tableau to manage enterprise reporting and dashboards in important areas of Intelsat like commercial aviation. Taking a strategic approach to business intelligence has been instrumental for projects like equipping Intelsat’s quality organization with a “scorecard” of insightful and relevant metrics on their vendors and suppliers. “This information helps users and the organization evaluate vendor and supplier performance and drive more meaningful conversations on efficiency and improvement,” Munagala said.

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