Education
- Ed.D, Engineering and Technology Research Focus, Indiana University (2018)
- MS Electronics and Computers Engineering Technology, Indiana State University (2006)
- BS Electronics Engineering Technology, Dordt College / Excelsior College (2004)
- AS Electronics Engineering and Robotics Technology, Northeast Iowa Tech (1994)
Experience
Industry: Telecom engineering at AMERICATEL, Engineering Operations and Support, Contracting and Consulting with multiple industries, Industrial Automation, Military IT and Engineering Consulting.
Teaching: Southern Utah University, United States Military Academy at West Point, Indiana State University, and IVY TECH: The Indiana Middle College System
Areas of Knowledge and Expertise
Automation: Robotics, PLC’s, Instrumentation, Motors and Controls, and Industrial Computers. Computers: C, HTML, LabVIEW, Embedded Controllers, and IT military applications. Electronics: AC/DC, Digital, Solid State, Microcontrollers, Telecommunications, Fiber Optics. Engineering: Engineering Principles, Manufacturing Engineering Processes and Materials. Mechatronics: Mechatronics Applications, Systems and Controls. Military Engineering: IT systems, network applications, and Cyber Security.
Professional Certifications
- IPC Certified Master Instructor (electronics manufacturing and repair)
- Certified Fiber Optics Instructor (FOA)
- Lean and Management (Certified Professional)
- Robotics Certified Instructor (educational & Industrial)
- Certified Advanced Manufacturing Instructor (International manufacturing skills)
- Certified Green Production Instructor (ISO certification)
- Certified Online Instructor/Developer and Certified Instructional Designer
- Renewable Energy Professional
- Industrial Control Cyber Security
- Biometric Systems Technology
Professional Affiliations
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
- Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
Publications
- A Study of the Effectiveness of Computer Aided Instruction for Improvement of Hands-On Engineering Technology Education (Doctoral Dissertation), Rodriguez, 2018.
- Steps to Successfully Implementing Computer Aided Infrastructure (Book), Rodriguez, 2013.
- Bilingual Automation Systems Trainer (Master’s Thesis), Rodriguez, 2006.