RODRIGO SANCHEZ
Project Manager, Systems Engineer, Entrepreneur, Instructor
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+ Colorado Springs, CO
SUMMARY
EDUCATION
Throughout my career, I have pursued solutions to the toughest
challenges I could find. This led me to tackle complex problems for
over 10 years as a space launch program manager, spacecraft
engineer, executive officer, Air Force Academy instructor, and
entrepreneur. I hold a current Top Secret/SCI clearance and am
ready and willing to continue solving tough problems at the tactical,
organizational, and strategic levels.
B.S. Aerospace
Engineering
EXPERIENCE
Rapid Space Launch Acquisition Manager
Small Launch & Targets Division US Air Force Reserve)
~ 06/2018 - Ongoing + Albuquerque, NM
Leads integrated product teams supporting $1.1B in launch operations
- Created way forward for tactically responsive launch, cutting launch
Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
The Jetsetting Family, LLC
M.B.A.
Oklahoma State University
~ 06/2010 - 07/2012
1st Space Operations Squadron US Air Force)
~ 08/2012 - 06/2017 + Colorado Springs, CO
The premier organization for space-based space situational awareness
- Directed Space Vehicle engineering team within selectively-manned unit to
optimize 3 cutting-edge on-orbit satellite systems
- Executed complex fuel analysis for space system, presented findings to 4
star general & drove major decision for #1 priority demonstration
GEO Space Situational Awareness Program
+ Colorado Springs, CO
Supported launch, early orbit, test and evaluation, and mission operations for
two state-of-the-art maneuverable satellite systems
- Demonstrated crucial satellite proximity maneuvers during 6 test and
evaluation events, culminating in 4 star general's approval to conduct
mission operations for $2B weapon system
Rocket Systems Launch Program
~ 06/2008 - Ongoing
3.9 / 4.0
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What are you most proud of?
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What are you most proud of?
Serving our country as an active-duty officer
in the United States Air Force for 10 years,
then transitioning to the Air Force Reserves.
Developing depth of expertise across a
breadth of disciplines: project management,
aerospace engineering, space operations,
academic instruction, digital marketing
consulting, and executive management.
INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
Program Management
Systems Engineering
Space Operations and Engineering
PROJECTS
~ 08/2012 - 06/2017
GPA
ACHIEVEMENTS
~ 06/2018 - Ongoing + Worldwide
Digital Marketing Consulting for Travel Industry Brands
- Executed more than 50 digital marketing and social media campaigns
valued at over $100K for tourism boards, hotels, tour operators & travel
brands
Chief Engineer and Flight Commander
4.3 / 5.0
~ 08/2004 - 06/2008
schedule from 24 months to less than 6 months
- Drafted launch mission requirements for brand new satellite constellation
Family Travel Marketing Consultant
GPA
Leadership and Management
STRENGTHS
Program Management
Systems Planning, Research,
Development, and Engineering
+ Albuquerque, NM
Develops launch vehicles for small spacecraft to reach orbit using refurbished
ICBM rocket motors
- Provided critical support to 4 launches and 9 acquisition efforts worth $1.2B
APDP Level I Certification
PMP Certification in Progress June 2020
APDP Level II Certification
