Summary
Rafael Rodríguez is an Associate Product Manager based in New York with 10 years of experience intersecting machine learning engineering, product optimization, and user-centered design. At Yahoo he focuses on DSP performance and optimization, bringing data-driven improvements to advertising systems while drawing on hands-on ML sensibilities. His background includes product and program internships at Microsoft and Capital One where he led rapid prototyping, KPI definition, and agile delivery for UX-forward features and internal tools. A Northwestern alum who double-majored in Computer Science and Psychology, he combines technical fluency with behavioral insight to translate user pain points into measurable product outcomes. Beyond product work, Rafael has a track record of community leadership—driving sponsorship growth and minority recruitment initiatives—which highlights his ability to align stakeholders and scale programs.
9 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Computer Science and Psychology, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Computer Science and Psychology at Northwestern University
Spanish, English