Qian Zhao

Qian Zhao is an experienced Systems Administrator currently working at BLUE ORIGIN in Florida, specializing in the Mission Operations group.

Qian's role involves constructing and managing the IT infrastructure supporting ground communications system for the New Glenn launch vehicle, overseeing networking, mission voice, and video distribution for site activation and ongoing operations.

Additionally, Qian serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Atlassian tools Confluence and JIRA at the site and acts as the main contact for workflow automation within various groups.

Qian Zhao pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill after completing high school at East Chapel Hill High School and Naperville North High School.

With past roles that include working as IT Support Lead and Communications Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN, ITS Control Center Administrator at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and various other positions within the academic and corporate sectors, Qian brings a diverse skill set and a wealth of experience to the field of system administration.

Having previously interned at companies like BASF and garnered experience in roles like Residential Computing Consultant and Student Design Assistant, Qian's professional journey showcases a strong foundation in IT and technical support.