Oscar A. Rodriguez: Engineering & Technology Associate Professor 3722 Sims Ln, Bloomington, IN 47403

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1 Career Goal: To obtain a teaching or administrative position at a leading college or university in the area of engineering technology and/or similar, where a multidisciplinary technical, managerial, and strong educational leadership background are required in various STEM related specialties such as: electronics, computers, instrumentation, process control, automation, robotics, and other advanced production and manufacturing technologies. Keyword Summary: Technical Support Engineer, Industrial Technology Consultant, Associate Professor of Technology, College Instructor, Associate of Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science in Technology, Masters of Science in Systems and Automation, Master Instructor of Electronics, Certified Fiber Optics Instructor, Industrial Mechanics, Certified Manufacturing Instructor, Certified Automation Professional Candidate, Industrial Electro mechanical Maintenance Technician, Department Chairman, Certified Online Instructor, certified Robotics Instructor. Qualifications Summary: I have more than ten years of industrial and academic experience in multiple engineering technology disciplines and positions that range from instructor to supervisor, from director to program chairman, from industrial technology consultant to technology transfer leader. I have a multidisciplinary background in various technical fields such as: industrial mechanics and welding technology, electro mechanical technology, industrial maintenance technology, engineering technology education, automation systems and robotics as well as consulting experience for education, government and industry. I have participated as a leader in various multidisciplinary projects in industry and education, having to do with systems production and manufacturing in advanced automation technologies, laboratory development, online and distance learning projects, industry and corporate training. I have a solid technical and managerial background as well as results oriented leadership in the field of applied engineering and technology. I have contributed significantly to implement initiatives saving substantial financial resources to the stakeholders. I have also participated in the development of agreements and partnerships with both industry and academy.

2 Related Work Experience: 2001 Present: Ivy Tech College Bloomington/Instructor Associate Professor teaching, research and service in School of Technology and Engineering Technology. Related courses: Engineering graphics/blueprint reading, Industrial Safety & hygiene, Key Principles in Advanced Manufacturing, Technology in Advanced Manufacturing, Manufacturing Processes and Materials, Electronics, digital systems,microcontrollers, renewable energy electric systems and PLC's and Mechatronics. Related certifications: IPC Master Instructor in manufacturing and repair in electronics, Instructor in Advanced Manufacturing, Green Production Instructor, renewable energy systems, and certified in Industrial and educational robotics Present: Self Employment/International Industrial Consultant consulting services including training and development for technicians, engineers & college faculty. Related consulting projects: Design and manufacturing of equipment, multiple consulting projects in industrial automation and maintenance for power, food, beverages, and similar industries. Project outcomes: production of construction equipment, increase in productivity, lowering of down times : Central American Tech University (UNITEC) Honduras/Engineering Instructor Teaching undergraduate engineering courses in automation and electronics, robotics and automation, flexible manufacturing systems and mechatronics. 1997: Americatel, Technical and Operations Engineers in Telecommunications to provide private telecommunications networks to corporations in the region of Central America : Technology Education Specialist for USAID funded project to improve the quality of Industrial Technology Education in Honduras : Director of Technical Institute: Management and operation of Technical School providing education and training in diverse technical disciplines.

3 Education: Atlantic University 2013 D.Sc.: Educational Technology & Management. Indiana University 2012 PhD (ABD): Instructional Systems and Technology Management. Indiana University 2010 Ed.S: Education Specialist in Instructional Systems. Indiana State University 2006 MS: Master of Science in Electronics & Computer Technology. Excelsior College 2003 BST: Bachelor of Science in Technology. Northeast Iowa Community College 1993 ASE: Associate of Science in Electronics Engineering. Professional Certifications: IPC Certified Master Instructor (electronics manufacturing and repair) Robotics Certified Instructor (educational & Industrial) Certified Advanced Manufacturing Instructor (International manufacturing skills) Certified Green Production Instructor (ISO certification) Certified Online Instructor Certified Instructional Designer Professional Membership: Member, Fiber Optics Association (FOA) Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Member, Institute for Electronic Interconnections (IPC) Member, Association for Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)

4 Languages Spoken: Spanish native language. English speak fluently and read/write with high proficiency. Personal and Professional Interests: Integrated Systems Technology and Advanced Manufacturing (Mechatronics) Electronics, Instrumentation and Automation Systems Smart Grid Systems and Renewable Energy Online and Distance learning technologies K 16 Engineering and Technology Education Presentations/Publications: Design and development of Interactive Bilingual Automation Training Courseware (master s thesis) Needs Assessment for AECT communications systems (2009 IU researcher participant) DL Infrastructure for Hands On ECT Education [2007 National Association of Industrial Technology] Hybrid Internet Course Delivery [2008 National Association of Industrial Technology] Hybrid Internet EECT Course Evaluation [2009 ATMAE Int l conference] Virtual Online Manufacturing Online Study [2010 ATMAE Int l conference] Computer Aided Experiments in Engineering Technology Education [Dissertation Proposal 2012] Steps to Successfully Implementing CAI in Engineering Technology Education [Published Book 2013]

5 Awards & community service: Central American Peace Scholarship Recipient given by USAID Profiled The Latino Face of Bloomington Sponsored by Indiana University Three times nominated for the President s Award for Excellence in Instruction. Participant in a network of non profit agencies that provide local and international community services. Various awards from the Association for Technology Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) Significant Accomplishments: Manufacturing of Agricultural and Alternative Energy Machinery (CEVER 1982). Participate in Expansion Project for Food and Beverage Industry (Pepsi 1985). Management and Operation and Expansion of Technical Institute (CRWRC 1990). Automation of Data Bank for National Certification Program (USAID 1996). Implementation of Advanced Industrial Technology Center (UNITEC 1997). Consulting for Government in Training and Development (INFOP 1998). Training and Development for Multiple Industries (INTECAP 1999). Launching of Authorized Certification Center for Electronics (IVYTECH 2004). Design and Implemented of Distance Learning Technology Centers (IVYTECH 2006). Integrated and Implemented Computer Aided Systems for ET Education (IVYTECH 2008). Various international STEM education outreaches (2009 present). Training and Consulting in Engineering and Technology Education On Going. References Available upon request