Andrew Mitchell

Andrew Mitchell is a seasoned program manager and technical leader in scientific data systems and computing services. As the deputy chief science data officer within NASA’s Science Mission Directorate Office of the Chief Science Data Officer, Andrew oversees critical initiatives that enhance data management and computing strategies. From January 2023 until March 2025, he also served as the program manager for the Core Data and Computing Services program, leading efforts to implement SMD’s Strategy for Data Management and Computing, while championing transparent science to foster collaboration and transparency in the scientific community. 

Since joining NASA in 2007, Andrew has held prominent leadership positions at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, including project manager for the Earth Science Data and Information System project and deputy project manager for the Landsat Next project. He played a key role in managing the Earth Observing System Data and Information System, overseeing the processing, archiving, and distribution of Earth science satellite data and spearheading the transition to cloud-based infrastructures. 

Andrew’s contributions extend to international collaboration, serving as NASA’s representative to the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites Working Group on Information Systems and Services, where he chaired the group from 2015 to 2017. His accomplishments have been recognized with multiple awards, including an Excellence in Engineering award and the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal. 

With expertise spanning technical and financial management, ground data system engineering, and global partnerships, Andrew’s leadership has driven innovation in data systems architecture, metadata standards, and interoperability, ensuring alignment with NASA’s mission objectives. His dedication to advancing science and delivering impactful solutions continues to make a lasting impact on the scientific community.