Namgyal Tesur

Namgyal Tesur has a diverse work experience spanning multiple companies and roles. They started their career at SSL as an Operations Engineer, where they provided support for satellite operations and performed telemetry analysis. They then progressed to the role of Lead Bus In Orbit Test Engineer/ Director, where they managed project execution and coordinated with engineers and management. After that, they served as an In Orbit Test Director, leading testing campaigns for communication spacecraft and managing project execution.

Moving on to Maxar Technologies, Namgyal assumed the position of Technical Manager, Operations Control, where they established objectives for the Satellite Mission Control Center and managed program execution. They also served as a Technical Lead, Mission Operations, where they established objectives and initiatives for Mission Engineering and In-Orbit testing and managed program execution and performance.

Their most recent position is Director of Mission Operations at Xona Space Systems, which they assumed in 2022. Further details about this role are not provided. Overall, Namgyal has extensive experience in mission operations, project management, and technical leadership.

Namgyal Tesur completed a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering at San Jose State University in 2007. Namgyal then pursued a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, with a specialization in Dynamics and Controls, at Santa Clara University. Namgyal completed their education at Santa Clara University in 2019.