INNOVIM Team Members Recognized for Excellence Supporting NASA I&A Transformation

INNOVIM is proud to recognize three team members, Bryan Wexler, Ethan Carton, and Ryan Bochenek, for their exceptional contributions to NASA’s I&A Transformation Early Adopter Verification (EAV) Test initiative.

In feedback shared by Kristen Egan, I&A Transformation EAV Test Manager, Bryan and Ethan were recognized for their important roles in helping the EAV effort succeed. Bryan Wexler was commended for his expertise, dependability, and collaborative approach, especially in developing detailed test scripts, training team members in testing practices, maintaining key documentation, and creating informative demonstrations that showcased the team’s achievements to the customer.

Ethan Carton was recognized as an essential partner from the infrastructure team, helping the EAV team better understand and troubleshoot issues in the Consolidated Cumulus UAT environment. His insight, problem-solving skills, and consistent professionalism helped the team identify root causes, prioritize the most impactful work, and stay focused during a demanding testing event.

Kristen also emphasized Ryan Bochenek’s outstanding behind-the-scenes contributions, highlighting his technical expertise, professionalism, adaptability, and creative problem-solving as key to the EAV project’s success. Ryan was essential in developing the functionality ETQ needed to fully support testing, including a user-friendly, scalable, and cost-effective UAT environment and an operator testing dashboard. His efforts enhanced testing, improved reporting capabilities, and positioned ETQ to lead the event successfully. In addition to his EAV support, Ryan was recognized for his broader contributions as an SRE and for building a strong, engaged Operations Community of Practice.

These recognitions highlight the dedication, technical excellence, and teamwork that define INNOVIM,” said Marianna Murphy, President of INNOVIM. “We are proud of Bryan, Ethan, and Ryan for the positive impact they continue to have in support of NASA’s mission and for the professionalism they demonstrate in every challenge.”

The EAV initiative is a key part of our Earthdata modernization efforts, and INNOVIM is committed to delivering the technical expertise, responsiveness, and mission-driven support our customers need to succeed.