Non-Federation citizen, recommended for service by Captain Benjamin Sisko, commander of Deep Space Nine.
Entered Starfleet Academy in 2372, upon successful completion of Starfleet Academy Preparatory Program. Showed exceptionaly ability in engineering, began early concentration in shipboard systems and weapons systems.
Assigned to Deep Space Nine in 2373 (Second Year of Academy) for cadet field-study assignment. In 2374, while still on assignment, entered service on U.S.S. Defiant during recent conflict with Dominion-Cardassian Alliance. As a result of meritorious conduct, was given field promotion to ensign by Captain Sisko in 2374. Served briefly aboard ship U.S.S. Valiant.
In late 2374, acted as flight control officer on U.S.S. Defiant when it led task force of Federation/Klingon/Romulan forces to invade Cardassian territory.