Ross Dodson
MBA Candidate ’26 at University of Texas | Project and Automation Engineer | VP of Networking | Robotics
- Role
- Project Engineer Iii at Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ross Dodson
I am a MBA candidate with 7 years of experience leading large scale automation deployments for Amazon and other logistics companies. I specialize in bridging the gap between complex technical systems and strategic business goals, delivering operational efficiency, scalable processes, and cross-functional alignment. My background spans both engineering execution and business leadership, allowing me to drive innovation that truly impacts the bottom line. Whether I’m rolling out robotics in a billion dollar facility or building community through MBA leadership, I bring structured problem solving, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Experience
Project Engineer Iii
Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics
Mar 2024 — Present · US
Consulting for Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics through Kaleidoscope Innovation.Senior-level engineer supporting early-stage Manipulation work cells. I oversee Alpha/Beta work cell operations, lead complex troubleshooting, and optimize hardware/software systems. I mentor junior engineers, develop maintenance SOPs, retrofit SOPs, operations SOPs, inventory, logistics schedules, and collaborate with teams to drive innovation and efficiency. I have helped build this team from 3 employees to over 100 in just over a year. Oversaw and commissioned Amazon Robotics (AR) systems for the Sparrow technology that uses the Fanuc industrial robots and Allen Bradley PLCs.
Education
Texas McCombs School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Blinn College
Mathematics
2014
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
2015 — 2018
Texas A&M University
Minor in Materials Science and Engineering
2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Technical Writing
- Autocad Civil 3d
- Event Planning
- Time Management
- Matlab
- International Business
- Strategy
- Mechanical Engineering
- Communication
- Social Media
- Customer Service
- Energy
- Autocad
- Labview
- Microsoft Technologies
- Management
- Social Networking
- Social Media Marketing
- Marketing
- Autodesk Inventor
- Solidworks
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
- Leadership
- Research
- International Relations
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Robotics
- Teamwork
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