About Us

Mr. Burke served as an Air Force Program Manager and Project Director in Range Instrumentation at Vandenberg AFB prior to founding Space Information Laboratories in 2005.

Mr. Burke is an engineering and business development leader of launch vehicle, missile and small satellite subsystems including Li-Ion battery and power distribution systems, GPS tracking and navigation, autonomous flight termination systems, and LEO/MEO SatCom that are required to be Range Safety environmentally qualified. He holds five USPTO utility patents on SIL’s Li-Ion Polymer Intelli-Pack® Battery, VBITS GPS Tracking and Autonomous Flight Termination System (AFTS), VBIRS Space Based Range, Intelli-Avionics®, Consolidated Avionics®, and Chameleon Small Satellite Bus technologies.

Mr. Burke holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and an MS in Astronautical Engineering from West Coast University.

Denise Burke is the Chief Executive Officer of SIL with over 25 years experience in small business management, strategic planning, marketing and law. She has served as a CFO and financial analyst with various companies complying with IRS, federal and state accounting regulations, and established a DCAA approved accounting system with forward pricing rates for SIL. She is a power user of multiple accounting and business enterprise systems including, Microsoft Nav, Sharepoint and Excel.

Shaun Luther has been focused on the aerospace industry throughout his 15 year career. He has been responsible for the successful execution of three high-profile satellite weather constellation programs, resulting in drastically improved global revisit times for earth weather sensing. Mr. Luther has also been the spacecraft design lead for multiple 1-off prototype satellite missions, and he has designed, built, tested, and flown a variety of aerospace power and avionics subsystems.

Mr. Luther excels at balancing short-term tactical wins with long-term strategy, resulting in the ability to identify the most effective path forward, then move in quickly to make the concept a reality. Taking initial concepts from developmental through to successful implementation and flight isn’t just a job, it’s a passion. Mr. Luther holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in aerospace engineering from California Polytechnic State University as well as multiple certifications in systems engineering and program management.

John Fuhriman has led multidisciplinary teams in the development, testing, manufacturing, and delivery of complex engineered systems, with more than 30 years of engineering experience spanning the aerospace, semiconductor, and space industries. His career has been built on solving challenging technical problems, improving engineering processes, and helping organizations deliver innovative, reliable products that meet demanding customer and regulatory requirements.

Throughout his career, Mr. Fuhriman has led engineering programs from concept development through design, testing, certification, manufacturing, and product support. His experience includes managing cross-functional engineering organizations, mentoring engineers, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and driving root cause and corrective action efforts that enhance product quality and operational efficiency. He is committed to building collaborative, high-performing teams that combine technical excellence with practical, customer-focused solutions. Mr. Fuhriman holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and is the inventor on three U.S. patents.

Uhl Woods brings a proven record of leading complex programs, engineering teams, and mission-critical initiatives with over 20 years of engineering and leadership experience across aerospace, defense, and advanced technology. As Deputy Site Manager for Lockheed Martin’s Rotor Mission Systems Vertical Launch System, Mr. Woods provides strategic and operational leadership for engineering projects, contract execution, workforce development, and business planning supporting the MK 41 VLS program. His experience spans systems engineering, electrical engineering, software development, test and integration, manufacturing, and program management, with previous contributions to major programs including the F-35, F-16, GPS, SBIRS, and U.S. Navy VLS systems.

Recognized for combining technical expertise with a strong focus on people, operational excellence, and customer commitments, Uhl has consistently delivered improvements in engineering capability, process efficiency, quality, and workforce engagement. His leadership and technical contributions have resulted in multiple awards, patented and trade-secret innovations, successful system certifications and approvals, and measurable improvements to operational performance. He holds a Master of Science in General Engineering with emphasis in Computer/System Engineering, Project Management, and Advanced Engineering Economics, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University.

Engelbert Cruz is an accomplished aerospace leader with more than 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering and an active Project Management Professional (PMP) credential. During his career, he has spent over 15 years leading multimillion-dollar development programs and collaborating with major OEMs, including Safran, Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, AR Coleman, and Lockheed Martin.

Beginning his career as a Manufacturing Engineer, Mr. Cruz later served as a Materials and Process Engineering Laboratory Manager before transitioning into program management. His extensive leadership training and experience, combined with his knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, enable him to strengthen teams, improve processes, and drive successful program execution. He currently serves as a Program Manager and leads the Project Management Office (PMO) at Space Information Laboratories.

George Ayala is the Operations Manager at Space Information Labs (SIL), bringing over 30 years of leadership in the Defense, Aerospace, and Atomic Energy industries. A proud Navy veteran, George specializes in bridging the gap between Research & Development (R&D) and full-rate production. Since joining SIL in 2022, George spearheaded the transition of the SIL Battery line from prototype to full-rate manufacturing. In this role, he built the supply chain from the ground up, collaborated with engineering to build rigorous test documentation, scaled assembly teams, and maintained a flawless 100% on-time contractual delivery record.

Throughout his career, he has successfully guided complex high-stakes tech transitions, including the Lockheed Martin AN/TPQ-53 Counter Fire Acquisition Radar System for the U.S. Army. George was previously a certified IPC J-STD and 610 CIS Instructor for 12 years. His technical mastery spans strict compliance standards, including ISO9001, AS9100, ISO13485, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requirements.

Bryan Baker has been a senior member of ASQ, with thirty-five years of “real-world” quality and business systems management experience in aerospace, manufacturing, government, and service industries. Over fifteen years of management experience in Quality Assurance, developing, monitoring, and managing within ISO9000 & AS9100 compliant Quality Management Systems, in addition to ensuring continued compliance to industry and regulatory standards.

Mr. Baker is particularly experienced in LEAN Enterprise Program Steering Committee Chair specializing in Process Based Management Systems, Quality Management Systems, compliant with industry, regulatory and statutory requirements, Cost of Quality Identification and Training, Corporate and Operational Auditing Techniques, as well as LEAN Enterprise program development.