Andrew J. Ochoa, Ph.D., M.B.A.

Andrew J. Ochoa, Ph.D., M.B.A. has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Andrew J. joined Strangeworks in 2018, where they started as a Scientific Advisor and later became a Physicist. In 2021, they were promoted to Director of Partnerships before transitioning to their current role as Vice President of Customer Engagements in May 2022.

Andrew J. also worked at the IEEE Standards Association from 2018 onwards, initially as a P7130 Working Group Member and later as the Chair of the P7130 Working Group from 2021 to 2022.

Before that, Andrew worked at Texas A&M University from 2012 to 2018. Andrew J. served as a Graduate Research Assistant and a Visiting Research Scholar. Andrew J. focused on combinatorial optimization, spin glasses, and algorithm development, gaining expertise in statistical physics.

In 2017, Andrew worked as a Decision Science Analyst at USAA.

Overall, Andrew J. Ochoa has demonstrated their versatility and expertise in various scientific and analytical roles throughout their career.

Andrew J. Ochoa, Ph.D., M.B.A. has a diverse educational background. Andrew J. began their academic journey by earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mathematics from the University of North Texas in 2009. Andrew J. then pursued their passion for physics and obtained another Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, this time in Physics, from The University of Texas-Pan American in 2012.

Motivated by their interest in physics, Andrew went on to pursue advanced degrees. Andrew J. earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Physics from Texas A&M University, completing their studies from 2012 to 2017.

To further augment their skills and knowledge, Andrew enrolled at the Texas McCombs School of Business, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from 2019 to 2021. During this time, they also pursued additional educational opportunities to advance their expertise in various subjects. For instance, they completed the Postgraduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from the Texas McCombs School of Business in 2023.

Andrew's commitment to lifelong learning is evident through their involvement in several certification programs. Andrew J. obtained the IEEE SA Standards Working Group Chair Fundamentals certification from IEEE in October 2021. In July 2020, they received certifications in PMC Level I and Product Management Foundations from Pragmatic Institute. Prior to this, in April 2019, they completed the Quantum Machine Learning program at the University of Toronto.

In 2018, Andrew engaged in multiple certification programs related to quantum computing, including "Quantum 101: Quantum Computing and the Quantum Internet Professional Certificate Program" from edX, "The Building Blocks of a Quantum Computer: Part 2" from edX, "Applications of Quantum Computing Professional Certificate Program" from MITx on edX, "Requirements for Large Scale Universal Quantum Computing" from MITx on edX, "The Building Blocks of a Quantum Computer: Part 1" from edX, "Practical Realities of Quantum Computation and Quantum Communication" from MITx on edX, "Quantum Algorithms for Cybersecurity, Chemistry, and Optimization" from MITx on edX, "The Quantum Internet and Quantum Computers: How Will They Change the World?" from edX, and "Introduction to Quantum Computing" from MITx on edX.

Andrew J. Ochoa, Ph.D., M.B.A. exhibits a passion for learning and a dedication to expanding their knowledge in various fields through their academic pursuits and certification programs.