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Christianna Taylor

Executive space systems CTO specializing in aerospace manufacturing and mission planning

GalactivGeorgia TechAustin, TX14 Years ExperienceExecutive Level

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Public speaker and technology strategist focused on how space will impact other industries, with audiences ranging from mid-career professionals to executives. Has operated across the startup ecosystem through Kauffman Foundation, Singularity University, and Starburst, and previously served as CTO at Gantri building process and ROI models to improve system performance. Especially compelling for early-stage, frontier-tech, or space-adjacent companies that need someone who can bring order to ambitious ideas.

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Key Strengths

  • Translates emerging space trends for mid-career and executive audiences
  • Strong technology strategy and startup evaluation mindset
  • Builds ROI and growth models to validate business assumptions
  • Process modeling and systems optimization experience as CTO at Gantri
  • Experienced across accelerators and innovation ecosystems
  • Thrives in early-stage, high-chaos environments
  • Brings structure and accountability to innovative ventures
  • Cross-functional credibility with founders, investors, and students

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Experience

Chief Architect – GEO Satellite Servicing TechnologyGalactiv · Jul 2023 – Dec 2025
Chief Product Officer – In-Space Manufacturing AI PlatformG-Space, Inc. · May 2022 – Jun 2024
Chief Technology Officer – Design-to-Manufacturing PlatformGantri · Nov 2017 – Oct 2023
Systems EngineerMicrocosm, Inc. · Jul 2012 – May 2014
Graduate Research Fellow (GSRP) – START LabNASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory · Sep 2008 – Aug 2011
Program ManagerNASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory · Jul 2011 – Jul 2011
Systems Engineer InternNASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory · Jun 2008 – Aug 2008internship
Chief EngineerMars Desert Research Station · Jan 2006 – Jan 2006
CoordinatorSouthern California Small Satellite Coalition · Jan 2013 – Jan 2014
Events CoordinatorAIAA Los Angeles/Las Vegas Section · Jan 2013 – Jan 2014
Organizer and Technical Committee MemberResponsive Space Conference

Education

Georgia Techdoctorate, Aerospace Engineering (2011)
Georgia Techmaster, Aerospace Engineering (2008)
Boston Universitybachelor, Aerospace Engineering (2005)

Awards

  • SBIR Phase I Awards ($250K total)

Languages

English

Certifications

Public Policy Certificate

Publications

5 publications

Space systemsDisaster reconnaissance through space assetsInterplanetary mission architectureOrbital debrisHyperspectral imaging missionsMoonbase systems of systemsTechnology portfolio selectionLunar and Mars exploration

Memberships

  • AIAA

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