Nathan Sakal

Senior Aircraft Performance Engineer & Manager - WebApp Development

Mr. Sakal graduated at the top of his class from The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. Specializing in systems and software engineering he has acquired some of the best education and experience possible to develop exceptional runway performance analysis.

While studying at the university Mr. Sakal had the privilege to conduct research studies on airfoils in wind tunnels, icing chambers, and vibrational and torsional situations. This experience has given him hands on experience for understanding flight dynamics, the effects of adverse weather conditions during flight, and max payload capabilities.

During his senior year acting as a Software Testing Team Lead, he was a critical member to help win a weather balloon competition, along with serving as a Technology Lead on proof of concept design for a manned orbital mission to Mars. He has also acquired a certification in AGI’s Systems Tool Kit software which allows for advanced flight path and orbital analysis.

His experience with safety critical mission design and overall broad understanding of complex systems is what helps ASAP develop safe and reliable solutions. Mr. Sakal’s main roles at ASAP involve user interface design, developing runway performance programs, and handling customer’s special requests.

Peter Edwards

Senior Aircraft Performance Engineer & Manager - iOS Development

Mr. Edwards earned his Bachelor’s of Science and Master’s of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach campus. His concentration areas in school included compressible aerodynamics, guidance, navigation and control systems and software development.

Prior to working for ASAP, Mr. Edwards was a key contributor to the aerodynamics team at United Launch Alliance. While there, he honed his aerodynamics knowledge and software development skills by leading the aerodynamic database development program for human spaceflight missions.

His main role here at ASAP includes maintaining and building runway performance programs as well as maintaining ASAP’s STAR iPad app. His robust and detail-oriented software development approach, combined with his engineering background, ensures that ASAP software produces accurate data, every time.

Brandon Gatica

Global EFB Consulting Manager 

Mr. Gatica earned his spot on the ASAP team by learning roles and being able to keep up to date with occurrences. His passion for the aviation industry drew him to work here and become an important part of the team.

While in school he was trained with the most recent up-to-date modern technology and office procedures by the best teachers in the industry. He knows the ins and outs of how to make a successful business run smoothly and demonstrates it by maintaining an orderly and operating team.

His main role here at ASAP is maintaining airport data, keeping in contact with clients, business development and making sure everything is running smoothly for both the customer and for the ASAP Team.

Mr. Gatica’s experience and dedication to this team is an asset. He is continuing his studies to keep on being an important role on the ASAP team.

Tomiwa Toye

Technical Sales / Aircraft Performance Engineer

Ms. Toye earned her Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Western Michigan University (WMU) with a WMU Signature award for Leadership. She has always been driven by the strong belief that Engineering and Sales go hand in hand; therefore, engineers should strive to be equipped with business skills. This led her to add a minor in Entrepreneurship to her Aerospace Engineering degree.

During her undergraduate years, she specialized in areas such as aircraft control and stability, flight performance, and advanced aerodynamics. During her senior year, she had the privilege of leading a research team where a carbon fiber engine cowl for the WACO YMF-5 aircraft was designed. She also specialized in engineering and business areas such as product and service design, as well as entrepreneurial finance.

The remarkable experiences Ms. Tomiwa has acquired ensures that she succeeds here at ASAP as an Aircraft Performance Engineer as well as a Technical Sales Representative. Her daily activities include engineering design, airport database management and technical sales.  

Brantley Miller

Aircraft Performance Engineer

Mr. Miller earned his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach campus. While attending school, he specialized in propulsion design for aircraft engines and obtained a pilot’s license.

During his undergraduate studies, he excelled in thermodynamics, compressible and incompressible aerodynamics, and computer-aided design.

Mr. Miller’s background in engineering and his experience as a pilot will help drive his ability to ensure his success at ASAP as an Aircraft Performance Engineer. His daily roles include airport database management and engineering design.

Justin Ruff

Global EFB Consulting Manager

Mr. Ruff earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Accounting from The Pennsylvania State University, Smeal College of Business.

Despite his academic focus on Accounting, Mr. Ruff's extensive experience with Fortune 500 companies equips him with a unique perspective, innovative ideas, and a creative approach that he brings to the ASAP Team and our clients.

His primary role at ASAP is maintaining relationships with our global client base and creating new ones through various networking channels and strategic partnerships. He also implements and consults new features with clients and steers them to best optimize their operations.