Taj Preciado
About Taj Preciado
Taj Preciado is the Director of Avionics and Control Systems Operations and Product Strategy at BLUE ORIGIN, with extensive experience in aerospace and avionics development.
Current Position at BLUE ORIGIN
Taj Preciado is currently serving as Director of Avionics and Control Systems Operations and Product Strategy at BLUE ORIGIN since 2022. In this capacity, he oversees the operational and strategic aspects of avionics and control systems within the company. His role involves ensuring the successful execution of product strategies and managing the overall operations related to avionics and control systems.
Previous Experience at Boeing
Before his current position, Taj Preciado held several roles at Boeing, starting as a Systems Engineer in Dallas, Texas from 2011 to 2015. He then advanced to Systems Engineering Lead and Systems Engineering Manager roles in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving from 2015 to 2019. Finally, he took on the role of Program Manager in Plano, Texas, where he served from 2019 to 2022. Throughout his tenure at Boeing, he was instrumental in leading engineering and program management projects, ensuring rigorous application of program management best practices and systems engineering fundamentals.
Educational Background
Taj Preciado has an extensive educational background. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Science (MS) in Information Technology Management from The University of Texas at Dallas, both completed in 2014. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from Park University between 2008 and 2010. These educational credentials have equipped him with a strong foundation in both business administration and technical management.
Experience in the United States Air Force
Before joining the private sector, Taj Preciado gained valuable experience as a Software Developer with the United States Air Force from 2007 to 2011 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This role provided him with foundational software development experience and an understanding of military aviation standards, which later proved beneficial in his aerospace career.
Leadership and Program Management
Throughout his career, Taj Preciado has successfully led multiple aerospace and avionics development programs from product conceptualization through certification. His extensive experience includes indirect 'dotted-line' leadership of matrixed engineering development organizations spanning multiple business units, companies, and countries. He has consistently achieved quality, cost, and schedule execution through the rigorous application of program management best practices and systems engineering fundamentals.