Megan Baird | A 2023 Top 25 Women In Technology Winner
Age: 34
Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Virginia Tech
Professional Credentials/Accreditations: Licensed Professional Engineer (PE); Designated Plans Examiner (DPE) in Loudoun County, Virginia
Achievements: I am a founding member and current co-chair of Bohler’s Women’s Professional Network, helping women build confidence and speak up about what they need to continue accelerating at Bohler.
I helped develop and pilot Loudoun County’s fast-track permitting program to bring data centers online faster. Through the design of a 35-acre, three-building data center facility in Ashburn, Virginia, my team and I helped the county refine the new process and set precedent for future developments. Beginning construction in just over three months, this project was designed and approved on one of the fastest timelines in county history.