What type of job are you looking for?
Be an essential member of a high caliber team working towards innovative solutions where my technical skills AND my bilingual/bicultural (spanish/english) skills are leveraged. This could be as a consultant, as an engineer or wireless networks expert, as project manager, or as a sales or business development team member. I see myself leading a power team or as a subject matter expert contributor, depending on the opportunity.
What nationality are you?
United States / Mexico, double citizenship
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
English, Fluent Spanish, Fluent
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
Colombia Mexico
These countries are ripe for growth in wireless communications and networks market development. Weather and the people are great too.
I list these two having been there. There must be similarities in other Latin America countries in which I would also be interested.
I am also interested in working in Europe.
What countries have you worked in?
United States
What countries do you have a visa to work in?
Currently in the United States Eligible for a work visa in Colombia and Mexico
What field do you currently work in?
Public safety mission critical radio communications systems. (Motorola, ...) Commercial and industrial sectors
What fields have you worked in before?
Aerospace/aeronautics (NASA, Aerospace Corp, ...) Electric utility (Southern California Edison Co.)
What qualifications do you hold?
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 15 years in radio communications systems design and integration; Presale and Postsale phases. Successful experience as Lead Engineer in several multi-million dollar infrastructure projects for government and commercial clients. Multiple recognition awards.
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
Both equally. Education provides a solid theoretical foudation on which practical solutions are rooted. Hands on skills build on formal education and vice versa.
Describe the benefits of working with others
Diversity in educational/skills background is key in approaching problems. Teamwork allows for learning from one another leading to converging in a solution to any problem whether technical or business in nature.
Describe the benefits of working alone
Working alone provides the environment for focused work and reflection, which is part of team dynamics.
What was your worst working experience?
My worst working experience is one time I was the target of discrimination due to my ethnic background. This was before enrolling in college. I converted that negative experience into motivation and the necessary fuel to later have a very successful academic and professional experience.
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
Always listen first then perform in the best interest of my customer(s). Seek win-win outcome.
What unique skills do you have?
Great listening skills. Notable presentation skills. Able to break down a complex technical concept or issue into simple layman's terms. Able to build consensus among varied stakeholders. Able to convert varied customer needs into specific solution requiremetns. Able to analyze detailed data and provide clear and distinct solution choices.
Specific technical experience with: ASTRO 25 radio systems, radio coverage, Microwave network design, interoperability, frequency planning, Internet Protocol (IP) networks, LAN/WAN, WiFi, mobile data, subscriber equipment, testing, systems integration.
100% Fluent English and Spanish; spoken and written Enjoy training and teaching to include engineering and mathematics
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
Be an essential member of a high caliber team working towards innovative solutions where my technical skills AND my bilingual/bicultural (spanish/english) skills are leveraged. This could be as a consultant, as an engineer or wireless networks expert, as project manager, or as a sales or business development team member. In this dream job I would work both in country and traveling back to the United States periodically. I see myself leading a power team or as a subject matter expert contributor, depending on the opportunity.
What are the most interesting aspects of your field?
Literally, saving and improving lives. My public safety customers and the public highly depend on highly reliable communications via the systems I design and implement.
Technology is rapidly and continuously improving. This significantly impacts the bottom line of our business customers by making their operations more efficient due to the innovative communications solutions provided to them.
What are the least interesting aspects of your field?
Regulation sometimes influence solutions which are not optimal, however it is for the general benefit of all.
Which alternate employer relationships will you consider?
I am also available to work as an independent contractor or partner if it's more suitable.
How can potential employers contact you?
Email: rodriguezengrg@gmail.com
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