DAVID FERNANDEZ
Daly City,CA
Summary
Operations professional with track record of maintaining high standards and delivering results in production environments. Proven ability to ensure smooth operations and uphold stringent safety protocols. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability to changing demands, with focus on precision and problem-solving.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
BotQ Production Associate
Figure AI Inc.
San Jose, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Primary BotQ allocation: building Jade and Lapis actuators and EOL testing for Jade, Lapis, and Head stations.
- Identified and performed repairs, without MES support, at EOL and assembly stations that included Remanufacturing tasks, new faults and errors, and addressing part quality issues.
- Collaborated with team members to identify process improvements and enhance operational efficiency.
- Maintained a flexible approach to work assignments, willingly cross-training in other areas to support changing production needs.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
Operator II
Mycoworks, Inc.
Emeryville, CA
09.2021 - 08.2025
- Trained in multiple departments and operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Collaborated with research staff and technicians to establish and improve work processes for maintaining equipment, handling and executing experiments, and mitigating safety hazards.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment with strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and protocols, 5S system integrations, and cleanliness standards when handling mycelium at every stage of production.
- Provided on-the-job training to new operators and team members, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
SHIFT SUPERVISOR
Starbucks Corporation
South San Francisco, CA
06.2016 - 09.2021
- Implement and coach food and workplace safety standards in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
- Delegate tasks to team members and assign shift roles with an emphasis on flexibility and productivity
- Communicate with management to build upon team successes and address team performance issues in a timely manner
- Utilize various hardware platforms to complete inventory and staffing assignments
Education
Political Science
SKYLINE COLLEGE
San Bruno, CA06-2012
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Equipment operation
- OSHA regulations adherence
- Analytical thinking
- SOP development & writing
- Training and development
Accomplishments
- Voted as a Company MVP (MycoMVP) in 2022
- First recipient of sitewide Safety Champion Award in 2023
- Collaborated with team of ten in the development and completion of Project "Ice Cream" at the Heinz Street research facility (2024)
- Process Improvement Pioneer Award in 2024
- Promoted from Operator I to Operator II in 2024
Timeline
BotQ Production Associate
Figure AI Inc.
09.2025 - Current
Operator II
Mycoworks, Inc.
09.2021 - 08.2025
SHIFT SUPERVISOR
Starbucks Corporation
06.2016 - 09.2021
Political Science
SKYLINE COLLEGE