Rodriguez Joel
Experienced U.S. Navy aviation and unmanned systems professional with over 13 years of active-duty service, progressing through positions of increasing responsibility from Naval Aircrewman Operator to Chief Petty Officer and Warrant Officer 1. Extensive operational experience employing advanced autonomous and remotely piloted aircraft systems, leading high-performing teams, and executing complex missions in dynamic environments. Proven leader with expertise in mission planning, systems integration, operational risk management, and technical instruction. Seeking admission to a graduate program in Artificial Intelligence to combine operational experience with advanced study in autonomous systems, machine learning, and intelligent decision-support technologies.
Work History
Air Vehicle Student Pilot Warrant Officer 1
1 Year 5 Months- Selected for appointment as a Navy Warrant Officer based on demonstrated technical expertise and sustained leadership.
- Executed ground and flight operations in accordance with Naval Introductory Flight Evaluation syllabus.
- Coordinated with ground control and and Naval Flight instructor to ensure efficient flight operations and communication protocols.
Naval Aircrewman
12 Years 2 Months- Operated and monitored advanced aircraft systems for mission success.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections to ensure safety and compliance with Navy standards.
- Collaborated with flight crew to execute complex flight missions effectively.
- Trained junior aircrew members on operational procedures and safety protocols.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator
5 Years 10 Months- Operated diverse unmanned aerial systems for US Special Operations and partner forces in support of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections to ensure safety of flight operations.
- Coordinated with Air Traffic Controllers, Intelligence Teams, and Ground Force Commanders to execute mission success,
- Analyzed aerial data to provide actionable intelligence for tactical operations.
- Led and implemented training curriculums on UAS operation and tactical employment for junior personnel.
- Improved team communication during missions by developing clear Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for UAS operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize the use of UAS in various applications and aid in innovation development
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Skills
Timeline
Air Vehicle Student Pilot Warrant Officer 1
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator
Naval Aircrewman
University of The Incarnate Word
Awards
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement (three awards)
Navy Good Conduct (four awards)
Navy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (four awards)
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (three awards)
Navy Junior Sailor of the Quarter FY-17