Andres Rodriguez

Experience

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  US Navy

  Mar 2019 - Jul 2023

  - Hand-selected to fill supervisor’s role during unexpected loss; oversaw the completion of 18 major repair projects accounting for the on-time installation and successful testing of 1.5 million dollars of materials- Led development of training curriculum and coordinated simulated tactical scenarios for two 13-person cross-functional anti-submarine warfare teams; certified both teams with a 100% final score - Planned, and executed 7 complex military exercises involving 5 warships, 4 helicopters, and 60 personnel, increasing Carrier Strike group proficiency for a 7-month deployment to the Western Pacific- Responsible for professional advancement of 15 junior officers in qualifications relating to naval warfare, maritime navigation, and marine engineering resulting in a 200% certification increase over four months Show less - Led 17 person team responsible for planning and executing a routine training schedule for 347 personnel - Chaired cross-functional committee responsible for receiving Battle Excellence award; given to the top 6 ships in a fleet of 100 with the highest efficiency in logistics, resource conservation, and occupational safety- Coordinated nine weeks of simulated tactical scenarios across multiple departments onboard; certifying the ship for deployment in Naval Surface Fire Support and leading to a 96% passing score.- Promoted from Division Officer to Warfare lead, a role typically filled by an officer with 4 years of training due to problem-solving and drive; hand-selected by Commanding Officer to fill role due to superior performance- Oversaw operation of the ship’s engineering plant as Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW); responsible for the maintenance of gas-turbine engines and support equipment; only officer in peer group to earn qualification Show less - Successfully returned ship to operational lethality by leading 26 personnel across five specialties during initial certification of eight weapons systems; passed most rigorous inspection in ships training cycle with 95% passing score- Directed 50 personnel across three departments in the planning and execution of four ammunition onloads, receiving and accurately accounting for 98 million dollars of ordnance to prepare for two Pacific deployments with zero mishaps- Drafted and presented 36 casualty reports to translate technical equipment malfunctions into operational impacts to senior military leaders: resulting in timely identification of operational decision points and successful strategic planning Show less

  • Technical Program Manager - Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer

    Jan 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Chief of Staff - Training Officer

    Nov 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Technical Program Manager - Gunnery Officer

    Mar 2019 - Oct 2020
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  Cummins Inc.

  Aug 2023 - Nov 2023

  Project Manager/Service Engineer

  - Spearheaded project planning through concise reports to critical stakeholders for 20 project issues across 19 departments for new engine design; identified future issues and mitigated project risk- Served as a pivotal bridge between software developers and stakeholders, facilitating integration of wireless connectivity features; defined field test scope and validation metrics, ensuring optimized full production release- Proactively analyzed historical financial data to forecast program warranty expenditures; Communicated insights to influence stakeholders and identify path to achieve strategic objectives- Facilitated 21 engine component reviews; raised 214 issues resulting in optimized product design Show less

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  BreakLine Education

  Nov 2023 - Jul 2024

  BreakLine Participant

  BreakLine is an education and hiring initiative designed to prepare high performers from all backgrounds for careers in technology. The program combines intensive, graduate-level classroom instruction with hands-on workshops and professional networking.

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  Meta

  Aug 2024 - now

  PDO Project Manager