Andrew McNamara

Andrew McNamara has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Andrew'smost recent role is as the In-Space Propulsion NZ Program Manager at Dawn Aerospace starting from 2022. Prior to that, they were the CEO and Cofounder of GNC Space, a company focused on providing spacecraft equipment and instrumentation. Andrew also worked as the Director of Project Dynamics, where they provided project management consulting and education services.

Andrew McNamara has also served as a Course Provider for technology and innovation management courses at the University of Canterbury, as well as a Training Provider for PMI CAPM & PMP at Falcon Training, NZ. Andrew was a Visiting Lecturer and External Examiner at the University of Warwick. Andrew has experience managing various programs and projects in the space industry, including the development of satellite instruments at TK Space and business merger support at AAC Clyde Space.

In addition, Andrew McNamara has worked at Tait Communications as a Program Manager and at Skybase as a Program Manager. Andrew has held roles such as General Manager and Head of Project Management at EnerSys ABSL Space and ABSL Space Products respectively. Andrew also worked as a Systems Engineer at BNFL Instruments and had roles at TRW Aeronautical Systems as Deputy Operations Manager and as part of a Lean Improvement Team.

Overall, Andrew McNamara's work experience demonstrates their expertise in project management, space engineering, and leadership in the aerospace industry.

Andrew McNamara's education history includes a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Astronautics & Space Engineering from Cranfield University, which they obtained from 2003 to 2005. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Engineering Science with Industrial Management from the University of Liverpool, attending from 1995 to 1999.

In addition to their formal education, Andrew McNamara has obtained several certifications. These include the Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) certification from the Association for Project Management, as well as the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. Andrew obtained both of these certifications in June 2019.

Furthermore, Andrew is also a Chartered Engineer (CEng MIET) accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). However, the specific month and year of when they obtained this certification are not provided. Similarly, it is mentioned that they have a Registered Project Professional (RPP) certification from the Association for Project Management, but the month and year of obtaining this certification are also not specified.