Rod Villalobos, PhD, Mph
About Rod Villalobos, PhD, Mph
Rod Villalobos, PhD, MPH, serves as the Director of Survey Systems at YouGov, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in product management and data science, having held leadership roles at various organizations in the Greater Los Angeles Area and beyond.
Work at YouGov
Rod Villalobos has served as the Director of Survey Systems at YouGov since 2020. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of survey methodologies and systems, contributing to the company's data-driven insights. His tenure at YouGov spans four years, during which he has leveraged his expertise to enhance survey processes and improve data quality in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Rod Villalobos held several roles that contributed to his expertise in product management and data science. He worked at H2 Wellness, Inc. as the Head of Product & Data Science from 2017 to 2019. He also served as a Senior Analytics Product Manager at Avetta for nine months in 2020 and as a Senior Product Manager for Clinical Applications at Zynx Health from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as an Innovation Consultant for various organizations from 2015 to 2017 and has continued this role since 2021.
Education and Expertise
Rod Villalobos earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Decision Sciences from Walden University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in product management, data science, and innovation consulting. He applies strategic frameworks such as Spotify DIBB, Three Horizons, and GIST Planning in his professional endeavors, showcasing his analytical skills and strategic thinking.
Achievements in Innovation and Leadership
Rod Villalobos has implemented various innovative strategies throughout his career. He developed a natural language processing application for physician order sets and led the creation of an offshore deep water drilling application. His leadership has resulted in a 50% improvement in employee retention and a 25% decrease in attrition. He has also managed and mentored teams across 20 geographic locations, expanding product teams significantly and developing over 40 strategic initiatives across industries such as healthcare and supply chain risk management.