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  name: "Sharayu Maknikar",
  tagline: "Space Policy · Mission Operations · Human Spaceflight & Safety Governance",
  location: "Greater United States · Open to relocation",
  email: "hello@sharayumaknikar.com",       // placeholder
  linkedin: "linkedin.com/in/drsharayu",

  heroLead:
    "I work at the intersection of policy, mission operations, and regulatory systems — turning structured thinking and real operational experience into how space systems are designed, coordinated, and governed.",

  status: [
    "MISSION CONTROL OFFICER",
    "APUS ANALOG RESEARCH GROUP",
    "HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT SAFETY",
    "SPACE TRAFFIC COORDINATION",
    "POLICY · GOVERNANCE · OPERATIONS",
  ],

  bio: [
    "My work sits at the intersection of policy, mission operations, and regulatory systems. As a Mission Control Officer with the APUS Analog Research Group (AARG), I support mission planning, coordination, and time-sensitive decision-making in simulated spaceflight environments. Working in these settings has shaped how I approach policy — less as theory, and more as something that directly affects safety, communication, and coordination across teams.",
    "Before transitioning into space studies, I worked in regulatory affairs and clinical operations within the pharmaceutical industry. That experience built a strong foundation in compliance, risk management, and structured decision-making, which I now apply to questions around commercial space activity, human spaceflight safety, and space traffic coordination.",
    "Alongside this, I contribute to outreach and public engagement, creating content that translates complex space operations and policy topics into clear, accessible insights. This work has strengthened my ability to connect technical, operational, and policy perspectives for broader audiences.",
    "My current interests include human spaceflight safety, liability frameworks, and the role of private-sector actors in international space governance.",
  ],

  focus: [
    {
      no: "01",
      title: "Space Policy & Governance",
      body: "Applied research on human spaceflight safety, liability frameworks, space traffic coordination, and the role of private-sector actors in international space governance.",
      tags: ["Space Law", "Liability", "Governance", "Diplomacy"],
    },
    {
      no: "02",
      title: "Mission Operations",
      body: "Mission planning, real-time coordination, and time-sensitive decision-making across analog spaceflight environments — working alongside the Flight Director and mission leadership.",
      tags: ["Mission Control", "Planning", "Crew Comms", "Situational Awareness"],
    },
    {
      no: "03",
      title: "Outreach & Communication",
      body: "Translating complex mission operations and space-policy topics into clear, accessible content — blogs, training decks, onboarding resources, and mission identity.",
      tags: ["Writing", "Public Engagement", "Training", "Visual Comms"],
    },
  ],

  experience: [
    {
      role: "Mission Control Officer",
      org: "APUS Analog Research Group (AARG)",
      period: "Present",
      place: "Analog Mission Environments",
      current: true,
      points: [
        "Contribute to mission control operations, planning, and real-time coordination across multiple analog mission environments.",
        "Work with mission leadership and the Flight Director to manage planning workflows, coordination timelines, and mission dependencies across teams.",
        "Maintain situational awareness across crew readiness, communications, safety requirements, and research constraints to support informed operational decisions.",
        "Coordinate mission communications between Mission Control and crew during time-sensitive phases.",
        "Lead outreach through blog content and digital resources, and contribute to mission identity — including an official mission patch incorporated into crew suits.",
      ],
    },
    {
      role: "Community Programs & Outreach Lead",
      org: "Member Experience & Engagement",
      period: "Selected work",
      place: "Community",
      points: [
        "Designed and led initiatives supporting individuals relocating or transitioning to new environments — enabling connection, engagement, and social integration.",
        "Organized and coordinated large-scale events and collaborations, managing logistics, communication, and participant experience.",
        "Built and managed multiple sub-communities across diverse interests, fostering sustained engagement and collaboration.",
        "Developed and executed outreach and communication strategies to expand visibility, participation, and community growth.",
      ],
    },
    {
      role: "Clinical Operations",
      org: "Global Pharmaceutical Industry",
      period: "Earlier",
      place: "Clinical Sites",
      points: [
        "Supported coordination across clinical sites, aligning workflows, communication, and operational processes.",
        "Worked within structured regulatory and compliance frameworks, contributing to process consistency and adherence to established standards.",
        "Assisted in business systems coordination and data management to support operational decision-making and reporting.",
        "Gained exposure to large-scale, cross-functional operations within a global pharmaceutical environment.",
      ],
    },
    {
      role: "Manager of Regulatory Operations",
      org: "Regulatory Affairs",
      period: "Jan 2022 – Jul 2022",
      place: "Bengaluru, India · Hybrid",
      points: [
        "Managed regulatory strategy and execution for promotional and clinical materials, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and timelines.",
        "Coordinated with internal stakeholders and external partners to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and maintain compliance.",
        "Led cross-functional regulatory operations, aligning stakeholders, workflows, and compliance requirements across projects.",
      ],
    },
    {
      role: "Supervisor of Regulatory Affairs",
      org: "Regulatory Affairs",
      period: "Jan 2021 – Jan 2022",
      place: "Chennai, India · Remote",
      points: [
        "Oversaw regulatory operations including documentation review, compliance tracking, and cross-functional coordination across teams.",
        "Maintained regulatory standards and ensured consistent execution of structured workflows aligned with compliance requirements.",
        "Supported team development and operational efficiency through process alignment and ongoing coordination.",
      ],
    },
  ],

  education: [
    {
      school: "American Public University System",
      detail: "Space Studies",
      points: [
        "Coursework in Space Policy, Space Law, Space Cooperation & Diplomacy, and Current & Emerging Space Powers.",
        "Additional focus on space operations through Space Operations Structure and Design.",
        "Developing applied policy research on human spaceflight safety, liability, and space traffic coordination.",
      ],
    },
    {
      school: "James Lind Institute",
      detail: "Regulatory Affairs & Clinical Research",
      points: [
        "Foundation in regulatory science, compliance frameworks, and structured decision-making applied across the pharmaceutical lifecycle.",
      ],
    },
  ],

  skills: [
    "Space Policy", "Mission Operations", "Human Spaceflight Safety",
    "Space Law", "Regulatory Affairs", "Compliance & Risk", "Space Traffic Coordination",
    "Liability Frameworks", "Crew Communications", "Cross-functional Coordination",
    "Policy Communication", "Public Engagement",
  ],

  interests: [
    "Human spaceflight safety", "Liability frameworks",
    "Private-sector actors in space governance", "Space traffic coordination",
  ],
};
