Raul Rodriguez

About Raul Rodriguez

Raul is a third-generation horticultural field grafter with a unique engineering background. His family has been grafting vines and trees for 50+ years. Over that period of time, his family has grafted over 50K+ acres and has crossed into international borders. Raul is an avid proponent in supporting the horticultural industry and university research on field grafting. He seeks to explore new technologies to streamline industry practices, with academic support and contribute to customer growth and profitability via technical system management and design leadership.LEAN ENGINEERING / PROCESS MANAGEMENT / SYSTEMS ENGINEERING / ENGINEERING DESIGNEDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT• Quantic School of Business and Technology: Executive Masters of Business Administration, July 2018 • Stevens Institute of Technology: Masters of Engineering, Systems Engineering, December 2015• The University of California, Irvine: Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, December 2003• California Institute of Technology: Certification. Airworthiness, July 2020• Stevens Institute of Technology: Certification, Systems Engineering, December 2015• University of California, Los Angeles: Certification, Aerospace Manufacturing, June 2013• University of California, Los Angeles: Certification, Affordability Engineering, May 2012• University of Southern California: Management Development Program, November 2009• California Institute of Technology: Certification, Project Management, May 2009• University of California, Los Angeles: Technical Management Program, September 2006• Breakthrough Management Group University: Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt, July 2006• Dale Carnegie: Effective Communications and Human Relations, January 2006• California Institute of Technology: Certification, Systems Engineering, April 2005KEYWORDS: farm, precision agriculture, grapevine, grafting, precision viticulture, vineyard, biological systems, systems engineering, sustainability, complex systems, spatial variation, zonal management, grape yield maps, local and remote sensors, field variability,

Experience

1. Mantech - Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Innovation Engineer

   Northrop Grumman

   Mar 2020 — Present · Palmdale, CA, US

   Responsible for defining, developing and implementing new technology solutions to manufacturing to increase efficiency, reduce cost and improve quality.Provide technical guidance regarding design concepts, TRL/MRL maturity and specification requirements to best utilize resources and manufacturing techniques.Identify and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure R&D technical, schedule and cost obligations are met, and product quality is maintained.Identify customer needs, define requirements and identify and develop innovative solutions to meet customer needs.Interface with internal and external customers, program offices, engineering disciplines and executive management.Utilize budgeting and project management skills to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Education

• USC Marshall School of Business

  Certification, Management Development Program

  2009 — 2009

• Dale Carnegie Training

  Certification, Effective Communications and Human Relations

  2006 — 2006

• UC Irvine

  BS, Electrical Engineering

  1998 — 2003

• UCLA

  Certification, Aerospace Manufacturing

  2012 — 2013

• UCLA

  Certification, Technical Management Program

  2006 — 2006

• Breakthrough Management Group University

  Certification, Six Sigma Green Belt

  2006 — 2006

• Caltech

  Certification, Project Management

  2008 — 2009

• Stevens Institute of Technology

  Master's degree, Systems Engineering

  2013 — 2015

• UCLA

  Certification, Affordability Engineering

  2011 — 2012

• Quantic School of Business and Technology

  EMBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2017 — 2018

• Caltech

  Certification, Systems Engineering

  2004 — 2005

Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Program Management
• Project Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Flight Test
• Catia
• Harness
• Engineering Management
• Testing
• Earned Value Management
• Manufacturing
• Legal Writing
• Sheet Metal
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Electronics Packaging
• Configuration Management
• Six Sigma