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Masters of Innovation: Engineering Resilience on MarsToday on Your Partner In Success Radio - I am delighted to welcome Matthew Montgomery, is a Los Angeles-based hardware engineering consultant and a crew member of NASA’s CHAPEA Mars simulation. Matthew Montgomery’s selection for NASA’s CHAPEA mission is a direct reflection of his expertise in engineering, technology commercialization, and managing complex, high-stakes projects. The CHAPEA mission is a yearlong Mars analog simulation designed to study how a small crew handles the challenges of living and working in a Mars-like environment, with an emphasis on autonomy, resourcefulness, and problem-solving.How Matthew’s Background Relates to CHAPEAEngineering & Technical Skills: His experience in designing and scaling technology—like robotics, LED systems, and control environments—mirrors the hands-on engineering challenges that crew members must tackle inside CHAPEA’s simulated Mars habitat.Problem Solving Under Pressure: His demonstrated ability to deli