Sam Richardson
About Sam Richardson
Sam Richardson is the Director of IT at Blue Origin, with a background in IT operations and service engineering from his tenure at Microsoft.
Company
Sam Richardson currently works at Blue Origin, an American privately funded aerospace manufacturer and sub-orbital spaceflight services company. Blue Origin is known for developing technologies to enable private human access to space with the goal of dramatically lower costs and increased reliability.
Title
Sam Richardson holds the position of Director of IT at Blue Origin. In this role, he oversees IT operations and strategic initiatives. His tenure at Blue Origin began in 2018.
IT Operations Engineer at Blue Origin
In addition to his role as Director of IT, Sam Richardson also serves as Principal IT Operations Engineer at Blue Origin. His responsibilities include optimizing IT infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency, and supporting the company's technological advancements in aerospace.
Experience at Microsoft
Prior to joining Blue Origin, Sam Richardson had a long tenure at Microsoft. From 2015 to 2018, he was the Principal Service Engineering Manager in Redmond, WA. Earlier, he held the position of Principal Infrastructure Manager from 2013 to 2015. He initially joined Microsoft in 2000 and worked until 2013 as Lead Production Networking and Hosting.
Education and Expertise
Sam Richardson completed his studies at Lambton College from 1990 to 1993, earning a Technologist degree in Electronics, ITP. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in technology and electronics, which has been essential throughout his career in IT and aerospace.
Transition to Aerospace
Transitioning from the digital delivery industry to the aerospace sector, Sam Richardson joined Blue Origin to follow his lifelong passion for space. His role in the Enterprise Tech group is crucial to the team's growth and development. Collaborating with former colleagues from the Atlas team, he leverages past experiences to enhance the effectiveness of his current projects.