Family and Background

Andrew Rodrigues grew up in a little village near Stuarts Draft, Virginia as child in a big family of 6 children. The father was working as a Engineer (Building Services) for most of his life and needed work hard to guarantee a adequate life for his family. The mother, Rebecca Rodrigues, was responsible for the kids and house and still found time worked part-time as a Kitchen Helper. When Andrew Rodrigues was 9 years old, Andrew's father got a new job as a Plant Mechanic (construction) in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and the family moved there. Rodrigues changed to the local high school and made quick efforts to blend in the new community.

Awards

2007: ACM Turing Award: the extensive work got respected by the highest authority in the field
2001: NBA Defensive Player of the Year - McArdle Controls: different projects in a group

Andrew Rodrigues's Academic History

Andrew Rodrigues learned at multiple universities and colleges.
For a few years Andrew was at University of California, San Diego, where the basics in Textiles and Clothing were aquired. Years of study in the topic opened the option to move on to Clemson University where Andrew Rodrigues graduated in 1992. Beside the excellent grades Andrew also showed human capabilites and will never be forgotten at the establishment.