In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jeevan Perera, a Senior Engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, whose career has spanned over three decades of pioneering work in aerospace and mission management. Dr. Perera shares the personal journey that led him to NASA, the pivotal moments and challenges he faced along the way, and the groundbreaking projects he’s contributed to — from the Space Shuttle program to risk management systems for the International Space Station. He also offers advice for students and young professionals interested in STEM, insights into the collaborative culture at NASA, and his thoughts on where the future of aerospace is headed.