Ricardo Mendoza
About Ricardo Mendoza
Ricardo Mendoza is a Project Engineer at Nikola Motor Company with extensive experience in engineering and education, and holds multiple degrees in engineering and sciences from Arizona State University and other institutions.
Current Role at Nikola Motor Company
Ricardo Mendoza is currently employed as a Project Engineer at Nikola Motor Company, starting this position in 2022. In this role, he is involved in planning, executing, and closing projects, ensuring that goals are met on time and within budget.
Educational Background
Ricardo Mendoza pursued an extensive educational pathway. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Analytics from Arizona State University, graduating in 2024. Prior to that, he obtained a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics from the same university in 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Arizona State University, specializing in Mechanical Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences.
Previous Roles at Arizona State University
Ricardo Mendoza has held multiple positions at Arizona State University. He served as a Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Teaching Assistant from 2020 to 2021 in Tempe, Arizona. He also worked as Capstone Chief Engineer, a FURI Undergraduate Research Student, and an NSF REU Research Student at different times in 2020.
Experience in Education and Tutoring
Ricardo Mendoza has significant experience in education and tutoring. He worked as a Chemistry Instructor Assistant at Grand Canyon University from 2015 to 2021. He also served as a Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Physics Tutor at Phoenix College from 2012 to 2018. In 2019, he was employed as an Engineering Tutor at Glendale Community College.
Internship Experience
Ricardo Mendoza gained valuable industry experience during his internship at Nikola Motor Company, where he worked in Vehicle Project Management from 2021 to 2022. This role provided him with practical insights into the automotive industry and project management.