Her Story
About Alexandra
Alexandra Rodriguez has spent over 15 years in supply chain, including time in the oil and gas industry, and the past 5 years in tech. She currently works at Circona, where she focuses on enterprise implementations that turn raw supply chain data into actionable business insights for global clients. Her path into data engineering was driven by a love for solving puzzles and algorithms, supported by mentors who opened doors for her. She earned a master's in science and data after returning to school and completed fellowships in public policy and advocacy. She holds OSHA and SCRM certifications and is working toward her scrum master certification. In addition to her role at Circona, she teaches statistics part-time as a professor at her local university. Alexandra has received a Distinguished Alumnus Award from her university, participated in leadership programs and recognitions at Halliburton, and was featured in an EFLAC publication. She has served on municipal boards for zoning and planning, the Teach for America board, and was heavily involved with Big Brother Big Sister.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Alexandra
01What do you attribute your success to?
I am a Type A person by nature who is happy among the midst of chaos. I'm always looking for the next problem to solve and the next challenge to take on. I also attribute it to having a mother who is a go-getter and action-driven, and always surrounding myself with key mentors, especially women I look up to.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
If there's an itch in your conscience to push something, listen to it, whether it be personal life or career-wise, because the worst thing that can happen is a failure or a no, which you learn from. Listen to that whisper, open that door, and pursue it.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Education is key, but not confined to university degrees. The internet is your oyster with free resources, certifications, and university courses. The route is no longer linear, so embrace the unknown because there will be tools and resources to get where you want to be.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The rise of AI and staying current with developments despite continuous education. Learning how to use AI as a human extension rather than replacement, understanding its limitations, and finding that fair balance. It's an ongoing learning curve.
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