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 Sr. Supply Chain Program Manager, Global Strategic Projects at Blue Origin in Kent, WA, Andrés leads procurement and supply chain strategy across the company's global strategic initiatives. From NS-22 through NS-38, I was part of the supply chain team supporting 69 of those individuals across 12+ crewed missions during my chapter.
- Directed large-scale supply chain and process optimization 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
📍 Born in Bogotá, Colombia
🌍 Childhood across Ecuador, Colombia, Texas, Louisiana, Alaska, Washington
🗽 U.S. citizen since 2013
👥 Family of 5 engineers — dad and 4 brothers, all Texas A&M grads
Beliefs & Vision
🚀 Building the road to space — 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
⚽ Advisor for Space United — bringing soccer to space as a tool for inspiration
™️ Holder of 8+ registered trademarks and experienced in strategic branding
🛠 Built this site using AI tools — proof of efficient tech adoption
🛰 Comes from a family deeply involved in space exploration and renewable energy
🎓 Licenses & Certifications
AI Agent Systems Development (Claude API & MCP)
Anthropic · Issued Mar 2026
Credential ID: 4tf5x4bty43t
Skills: Coding Experience
Supply Chain Management: AI & Digital Transformation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Issued Nov 2025
Negotiation Mastery
Harvard Business School Online · Issued Jan 2020
Entrepreneurship Essentials
Harvard Business School Online · Issued May 2019