Lynn Mc Donald
About Lynn Mc Donald
Lynn Mc Donald is the Vice President of Test and Flight Operations at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in operational testing and cloud-based space technology across various government and industry roles.
Company
Lynn Mc Donald is currently serving as the Vice President of Test and Flight Operations at BLUE ORIGIN, located in Merritt Island, Florida, United States. She started this role in 2023 and is responsible for overseeing the testing and operational aspects of BLUE ORIGIN's flight missions.
Career at Equatorial Launch Australia
From 2021 to 2023, Lynn Mc Donald worked as a Non-Executive Director at Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA), located in Australia. Her role involved providing strategic advisory and governance oversight to help guide the company in its mission to facilitate and expand space launch capabilities from the equatorial region.
Microsoft Experience
Lynn Mc Donald held significant positions at Microsoft. From 2021 to 2022, she was the Azure Space Lead, Asia Pacific, based in Canberra, Australia, where she spearheaded initiatives focused on the integration of cloud and space technologies. Prior to that, she served from 2020 to 2021 as the Geospatial Analytics Program Lead in Reston, Virginia, United States, where she managed programs related to geospatial data and cloud-based analytics.
Leadership at Star Solutions, LLC
As the CEO and Founder of Star Solutions, LLC, Lynn Mc Donald led the company from 2019 to 2023. The company, located in Alexandria, Virginia, specialized in innovative solutions for space and defense technologies. Under her leadership, Star Solutions achieved notable growth and development in the market.
Roles in Defense and Intelligence
Lynn Mc Donald has an extensive background in defense and intelligence roles. Notably, she served as Senior Test Manager for Space & Intelligence Systems at the Office of the Secretary of Defense from 2017 to 2019 in Arlington, Virginia. Earlier, she was the Commander (Senior Director) of the Operations Group at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) from 2015 to 2017. Her roles have consistently involved managing high-stakes operations and driving technology advancements in the space sector.
Educational Background
Lynn Mc Donald holds multiple advanced degrees. She earned a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College in 2014. She also has a Master of Military Operational Art and Science from the USAF Air Command and Staff College, obtained in 2010, and an MBA in Leadership Studies from Baker College Center for Graduate Studies, completed in 2003. Additionally, she achieved a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from California State University, Fresno, in 1995.