Andrew Tidwell
About Andrew Tidwell
Andrew Tidwell is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Motional, where he has worked since 2020 in the Greater Pittsburgh Region. He has a strong background in technical recruiting and holds an M.B.A. from Saginaw Valley State University.
Work at Motional
Andrew Tidwell has been employed at Motional as a Senior Technical Recruiter since 2020. In this role, he focuses on recruiting talent for teams engaged in the development of fully autonomous vehicles. His responsibilities include engaging with engineers who specialize in various fields such as robotics, motion planning, controls, perception, machine learning, and large-data. His work is centered in the Greater Pittsburgh Region, where he has contributed to building a skilled workforce in the autonomous vehicle sector.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to his role at Motional, Andrew Tidwell worked as a Technical Recruiter at TEKsystems from 2016 to 2019. He then transitioned to Aptiv, where he continued as a Technical Recruiter for 10 months in 2019 to 2020. His experience in these positions involved recruiting for technical roles and supporting teams in software infrastructure, systems architecture, systems engineering, and testing. This background has equipped him with a strong understanding of the technical skills required in the industry.
Educational Background
Andrew Tidwell studied at Saginaw Valley State University, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from 2014 to 2016, achieving a GPA of 3.96. He also completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at the same institution from 2010 to 2014, with a GPA of 3.62. His educational qualifications provide a solid foundation for his career in technical recruitment.
Internship Experience
In 2015, Andrew Tidwell completed an Outside Sales Internship at The Around Campus Group for three months in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This internship provided him with early professional experience and exposure to sales processes, which complements his subsequent career in recruitment.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional commitments, Andrew Tidwell participates in vintage baseball, specifically in 1860s style games, during weekends. This interest reflects his engagement in community activities and a passion for historical sports.