Mel MacMahon

Originally from Ireland, Mel has lived and worked on 5 continents, including Antarctica, where he managed the South Pole research station in support of the National Science Foundation. Prior to founding Talaera, Mel held multiple positions at Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and Microsoft. He also spent a few years as a ski instructor and scuba diving instructor in places such as Iceland, Japan, and Turks and Caicos.

Mel holds a Masters in Physics from the University of Delft in the Netherlands and an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business.