Paola Rodriguez
Miami,FL
Summary
Multicultural Aerospace leader based in Miami, is a Titans Space Astronaut-Candidate for 2029. She is CEO of Neko Aerospace Engineering and a Software Aviation Product Specialist at Trax (AAR Corp.), supporting global airlines with advanced eMRO solutions. Trilingual in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Paola blends expertise in Project Management Aerospace Engineering, technology, and international business. Raised in a circus in Mexico and known as “Samba,” she brings resilience, cultural versatility, and a Black Belt in Karate to her visionary work in aviation and space.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Astronaut Candidate - Research & Development
Titans Space Industries
07.2025 - Current
Software Aviation Product Specialist
Trax / AAR Corp
04.2024 - Current
Chief Executive Officer and PM Engineering
Neko Aerospace Engineering LLC
03.2021 - Current
Aerospace Procurement Analyst
EMC Aerospace
09.2023 - 02.2024
Personal Cruise Consultant -Business Development
Norwegian Cruise Line
06.2022 - 06.2023
Education
BS & MS - Information Technology Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06-2027
International Business
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLBusiness
American Worldwide Academy
Customer Service Training Certificate Skills
- Engineering design
- Performance improvements
- Quality processes
- Project management
- Microsoft Excel
- Product development
- CAD
- Manufacturing processes
- SolidWorks 3D models
- Fusion 360 expertise
- Electrical schematics expertise
- International business
- Software troubleshooting
- Business management principles
Accomplishments
- WKC Karate National Championship 2022 - Second Place.
- WCK Karate Pan American Championship 2024 - Second Place.
Certification
- Sophia Org / WGU - Project Management Certificate.
- Goju Ryu Karate - Black Belt Diploma.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Astronaut Candidate - Research & Development
Titans Space Industries
07.2025 - Current
Software Aviation Product Specialist
Trax / AAR Corp
04.2024 - Current
Aerospace Procurement Analyst
EMC Aerospace
09.2023 - 02.2024
Personal Cruise Consultant -Business Development
Norwegian Cruise Line
06.2022 - 06.2023
Chief Executive Officer and PM Engineering
Neko Aerospace Engineering LLC
03.2021 - Current
BS & MS - Information Technology Management
Western Governors University
International Business
Miami Dade College
Business
American Worldwide Academy
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