Rachel Raines
About Rachel Raines
Rachel Raines is the Senior Manager of Enterprise Technology Program Management at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in technology program management and software design.
Company: Blue Origin
Rachel Raines has been with Blue Origin since July 2017, where she serves as the Senior Manager for Enterprise Technology Program Management. Based in West Texas, Blue Origin focuses on aerospace manufacturing and spaceflight services. Rachel's role centers on overseeing technology programs, ensuring their successful execution, and meeting organizational goals. Her expertise in software design and process development plays a critical role in managing the intricate aspects of these programs.
Company: Space Exploration Technologies
In addition to her role at Blue Origin, Rachel Raines is also serving as an Application Product Manager at Space Exploration Technologies in McGregor, Texas since 2011. Her responsibilities include managing software products and applications essential for space exploration missions. This role requires a deep understanding of product lifecycle management and the ability to innovate and optimize technology solutions for complex aerospace challenges.
Previous Experience: CSC
From 2008 to 2011, Rachel Raines worked at CSC as an IT Functional Senior Manager for the NASA Shared Services Center in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. During her tenure, she was responsible for managing IT functions critical to NASA's operations, collaborating with various stakeholders, and enhancing the IT infrastructure to support NASA's mission objectives.
Previous Experience: Lockheed Martin
Rachel Raines served as an IT Deputy Functional Manager at Lockheed Martin from 2005 to 2008. Based at the NASA Shared Services Center in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, she managed IT projects and supported NASA's requirements by ensuring that IT services aligned with their operational needs, contributing to successful mission support.
Education: Mississippi State University
Rachel Raines graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, completing her degree between 1983 and 1985. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in computer science principles, which have been integral in her various roles in technology management and program oversight throughout her career.