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“I got my start in engineering building robots, and that curiosity has carried me into Aerospace Engineering. I'm drawn to the systems that make flight and space exploration possible - from materials to flight mechanisms - and I'm looking for opportunities to apply that curiosity to real problems.”
Skills
Skills
Technical Skills
MATLAB · Python · Arduino · Autodesk Fusion 360 · Autodesk Tinkercad · OnShape · Figma · Adobe Creative Suite · Microsoft 365 · Woodworking · 3D Printing · Graphic Design
Languages
English · Spanish (Seal of Biliteracy) · Italian (Intermediate)
My Projects
My Projects
Organs 4 All — Maker Design Studio
Organs 4 All — Maker Design Studio
UC Berkeley Pre-Engineering Program (PREP) · Jul–Aug 2024
PREP is UC Berkeley's summer program helping incoming engineering students build technical and design skills before their first semester. As part of a 30-hour intensive design sprint, I collaborated with a 5-member team to prototype an organ transportation system, developing and testing solutions to real-world challenges. The experience strengthened my communication, technical design, and teamwork skills. My team was recognized with the program's Best Impact Award by College of Engineering faculty and industry judges.
Skills: OnShape · Autodesk · Rapid Prototyping
Our Prototype
Our Prototype
Our Team
Our Team
Potluck - Startup Project
Potluck - Startup Project
UC Berkeley SCET Method of Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (ENGIN 183B) · Jan 2026
Potluck is an early-stage startup making gift-giving and event planning more thoughtful and effortless. The platform helps users discover personalized gift ideas and receive timely reminders for important events by leveraging user preferences, social context, and behavior. Built during Berkeley's SCET Method of Entrepreneurship bootcamp, we explored a B2C-to-B2B model with brand partnerships and affiliate revenue, aiming to strengthen meaningful connections through smarter, more intentional experiences.
Skills: FinTech · Product Strategy · Creativity & Innovation
Potluck Team
Potluck Team
Involvement / Leadership
Involvement / Leadership
Engineering Student Council
Engineering Student Council
Senior Treasurer · 2024 - Present
The Engineering Student Council represents the interests of all undergrads in UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering. I oversaw financial planning and budgeting for +60 student-run organizations in the college. I manage funding allocation, track expenditures, and support organizations in executing events and programs that serve a diverse engineering community. I collaborated with Engineering Student Services leadership through the Blue and Gold Committee to ensure transparency, fiscal responsibility, and effective use of resources in support of student success.
Senior Treasurer · 2024 - Present
The Engineering Student Council represents the interests of all undergrads in UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering. I oversaw financial planning and budgeting for +60 student-run organizations in the college. I manage funding allocation, track expenditures, and support organizations in executing events and programs that serve a diverse engineering community. I collaborated with Engineering Student Services leadership through the Blue and Gold Committee to ensure transparency, fiscal responsibility, and effective use of resources in support of student success.
Space Technologies and Rocketry (STAR)
Space Technologies and Rocketry (STAR)
Aerostructures Member · 2024 - Present
Design and build the structural backbone of competition rockets - tubes, fins, motor mounts, and couplers - using CAD and structural simulation to ensure they survive the forces of launch and flight. My subteam collaborates closely with avionics, propulsion, and recovery subteams to bring a fully integrated rocket to life.
Aerostructures Member · 2024 - Present
Design and build the structural backbone of competition rockets - tubes, fins, motor mounts, and couplers - using CAD and structural simulation to ensure they survive the forces of launch and flight. My subteam collaborates closely with avionics, propulsion, and recovery subteams to bring a fully integrated rocket to life.
California Marching Band
California Marching Band
Trumpet Player · 2024 - Present
A trumpet member of UC Berkeley's marching band, I perform shows at pre-games and halftime during Cal football games, attend 8+ hours of rehearsals weekly, and master the music that comes alongside marching. As a Teaching Assistant, I teach marching fundamentals, mentoring new recruits and supporting their skill development. I've collaborated with 250+ members to deliver cohesive, large-scale performances requiring precision and teamwork. I embody the values of Cal and proudly represent my university when I wear the marching uniform.
Trumpet Player · 2024 - Present
A trumpet member of UC Berkeley's marching band, I perform shows at pre-games and halftime during Cal football games, attend 8+ hours of rehearsals weekly, and master the music that comes alongside marching. As a Teaching Assistant, I teach marching fundamentals, mentoring new recruits and supporting their skill development. I've collaborated with 250+ members to deliver cohesive, large-scale performances requiring precision and teamwork. I embody the values of Cal and proudly represent my university when I wear the marching uniform.
Hispanic Engineers and Scientists (HES) - UC Berkeley SHPE Chapter
Hispanic Engineers and Scientists (HES) - UC Berkeley SHPE Chapter
General Member · 2024 - 2026
For two years, I've participated in mentorship programs, workshops, and networking events that foster diversity in STEM and support the professional development of underrepresented Hispanic engineering students at UC Berkeley. Through this group, I've gained the ability to adapt to any environment I'm placed in.
Job Experience
Job Experience
Assistant Manager — Family Landscaping Service
Assistant Manager — Family Landscaping Service
Self-employed · Danville, CA · Jun 2019 – May 2025
Supported my family's landscaping business for over six years, growing from hands-on fieldwork into an Assistant Manager role handling billing, translation, and customer-facing operations. Managed administrative tasks - including invoicing, memos, and scheduling - for a client base of 300+ customers, and coordinated large-scale residential and commercial projects for clients ranging from real estate firms to law enforcement and city employees. As my responsibilities grew, I took on direct customer interaction and financial tracking, developing skills in operations, communication, and accountability.
Self-employed · Danville, CA · Jun 2019 – May 2025
Supported my family's landscaping business for over six years, growing from hands-on fieldwork into an Assistant Manager role handling billing, translation, and customer-facing operations. Managed administrative tasks - including invoicing, memos, and scheduling - for a client base of 300+ customers, and coordinated large-scale residential and commercial projects for clients ranging from real estate firms to law enforcement and city employees. As my responsibilities grew, I took on direct customer interaction and financial tracking, developing skills in operations, communication, and accountability.
Skills: Accounting · Operations · Client Communication
Skills: Accounting · Operations · Client Communication
Let's Connect!
Let's Connect!
Emails
Emails
School: josemit@berkeley.edu
Alternate: 79rod5008414@berkeley.edu
Social Media
Social Media
LinkedIn: Josemit Rodriguez Hernandez
Instagram: @thedarkking_77
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