About Andrés / Sobre Andrés
Andrés Tobacia is an Industrial & Systems Engineer from Texas A&M (2008) with 17+ years optimizing manufacturing, logistics, and automation across aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors.
Currently serving as **Global Supply Chain Project Manager III** at Blue Origin in Kent, WA, Andrés leads procurement and supply chain strategies for all programs, contributing to over **12 suborbital missions**, **1 orbital mission**, and **40+ astronauts** reaching space.
- Directed large-scale supply chain and process optimization initiatives for advanced space programs.
- Founded and scaled a supply chain solutions startup with significant operational growth.
- Managed multimillion-dollar contracts and multi-site operations across North and Latin America.
- Certified in Harvard Negotiation and Entrepreneurial Operations.
- Branding & Strategic Naming (8+ registered trademarks).
🌎 Background / Orígenes
- Born in Bogotá, Colombia.
- Childhood in Ecuador, Colombia, Texas, Louisiana, Alaska, and Washington.
- Became a U.S. citizen in 2013.
- Comes from a family of engineers: three younger brothers, all Texas A&M grads (Aerospace, Industrial, Maritime Systems).
💡 Beliefs & Vision / Creencias y Visión
- Building the road to space and changing humanity one astronaut at a time.
- Advocate for sustainability and the transition to electric vehicles.
- Firm believer that AI can benefit humanity when developed ethically and focused on the greater good.
🌟 Beyond Work / Más Allá del Trabajo
- Advisor for Space United, bringing soccer to space as a tool for inspiration.
- Holder of over 8 registered trademarks and experienced in strategic branding.
- Built this website using AI tools 🤖 and made it open-source to demonstrate efficient tech adoption.
- Comes from a family deeply involved in space exploration and renewable energy initiatives.
Resume available upon request. / Hoja de vida disponible a solicitud.