Summary
Bil Kleb is an aerospace engineer and computational aerothermodynamicist with 23 years at NASA, blending deep CFD and aerothermodynamics expertise with pragmatic software development and agile practices. He builds and mentors cross-functional teams, champions lean empirical processes, and brings hands-on experience in Fortran 95, Ruby, cluster computing, and information design to turn complex simulations into actionable engineering decisions. Holding a PhD in Aerospace Engineering plus an MBA, he moves fluidly between technical research, systems engineering, and program-level leadership. Known for clear communication and a preference for simple, open solutions, he’s authored influential pieces on CFD, scientific simulation methodology, and collaborative software for aerospace analysis. An advocate of time-shifted communication and servant leadership, he combines scientist rigor with software craftsmanship to accelerate design and testing cycles.
23 years of coding experience
PhD, Aerospace Engineering, PhD, Aerospace Engineering at University of Michigan
MS, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, MS, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Purdue University
MBA, Marketing and Finance, MBA, Marketing and Finance at William & Mary