Employee Spotlight: Ava Afghahi
April 8, 2022
Centuria recognizes Ava Afghahi for always going above and beyond!
Ava is the Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer for NASA’s Aqua and Aura satellites supporting Centuria’s Ground Systems and Mission Operations-2 (GSMO-2) subcontract at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). In this role, Ava has been consistently recognized for outstanding performance, always going the extra mile in support of her customer’s mission.
Thomas Rusu, Aqua Flight Systems Manager, said of Ava, “Ava has been a huge asset to the FOT since her start as a console operator. Now as an Aqua and Aura GNC Engineer, Ava has continued to push the limits of performance…She has continued to manage the workload, execute spacecraft maneuvers flawlessly, and has provided support to her fellow GNC engineers. Ava has also volunteered as a backup console operator should our console team staff be reduced due to [Covid-19] exposure… Ava’s positive attitude influences the entire team and keeps morale high. I can’t thank Ava enough for all that she has done for the EOS missions. She continues to be the best-of-best among our team.”
Ava’s commitment to Excellence through Service is evidenced by her consistent, exemplary performance of her duties, as well as those of her colleagues when necessary. The outstanding quality of her work and “go-getter” attitude is a credit to herself, NASA, and Centuria. Ava represents a model employee, team member, and leader and Centuria is grateful that she is part of our company. Well done, Ava, and thank you for your stellar efforts in support of NASA’s mission!
Eric Brouse
Marketing Manager
Edward Hall
Chief Growth Officer
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Centuria Corporation (Centuria) is pleased to announce that they have been awarded a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 2.0 – Weather Domain (ProTech-Weather 2.0) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. ProTech encompasses a suite of IDIQ multiple award contracts, organized into four Domains: Satellite, Fisheries, Oceans, and Weather. ProTech-Weather 2.0 has a 10-year total period of performance, a ceiling value of $8B (combined ceiling across all ProTech domains) and enables supporting, updating, and planning meteorological, hydrological, and communications capabilities in support of the National Weather Service’s mission and strategic plan to provide weather, water, and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support services (IDSS) to protect life and property and enhance the national economy and build a Weather-Ready Nation. Centuria was selected for their expertise providing engineering, scientific, and technical services in support of NWS programs including Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXARD), NOAA Weather Radio (NWR), U.S. National Ice Center (USNIC), Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System (AWIPS), National Data Buoy Center (NDBC), and to NOAA’s Office of Human Capital Services (OHCS). Centuria’s Chief Growth Officer, Edward Hall, said of the award, “The ProTech-Weather 2.0 award will enable Centuria to support NWS as the Service continues its transformation. We are honored to be selected for this critical contract and look forward to building on our 17+ years of experience developing, maintaining, and sustaining NWS mission-essential systems worldwide ensuring the delivery if timely and effective environmental intelligence products and services to the Nation.” ABOUT CENTURIA Recognized by the Washington Post as a Top Workplace, Centuria is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a registered ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 20000-1:2018, CMMI Level 3-assessed, and CMMC Level 2-certified company. Since 2002, Centuria has been delivering Information Technology, Engineering, Scientific and Managed Services to the Federal Government. Centuria offers technical and scientific expertise in information technology, aerospace, meteorology, radar, and defense systems and has earned the trust and respect of our clients through a mission-oriented and service-first approach. Centuria is headquartered in Reston, VA, with offices in Rochester, NY.
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