MacKenzie Ott

Mackenzie Ott is an experienced data scientist and project engineer at The Aerospace Corporation, with a focus on implementing Retrieval Augmented Generation and advancing missile defense systems. Mackenzie has held various roles within the company, including serving as the acting company lead for the BMDS Capabilities Assessment Team, where responsibilities included developing analysis tools in Python and MATLAB, conducting environmental risk assessments for satellite constellations, and managing classified data. Prior experience includes internships at Lockheed Martin and Hamilton Sundstrand, where coding and testing were significant components of the roles. Mackenzie holds a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.