IE Areas
- Advanced Studies in Operations Research & Statistics
- Analytics & Data Science
- Operations Research
- Supply Chain Engineering
Mentor Topics
- Advice on the Transition to a Professional Environment
- General Career Mentoring
- Leadership Skills
- Opportunities for Non-US Citizens
- Private Industry Career Perspective
- Resume Advice
About
Gonzalo Cordova discovered a passion for continuous improvement early in life, which led him to become an engineer focusing on optimizing processes and systems. Throughout his career, Gonzalo has helped organizations increase their productivity strategically and sustainably using data while leading high-performing teams.
Gonzalo is currently the Director of Supply Chain Analytics at The Home Depot, focusing on international logistics and first & middle mile transportation. Before joining The Home Depot, Gonzalo worked at Rubicon Global, a local private equity start-up, Coca-Cola Refreshments, Lafarge, and General Electric. Gonzalo has led teams focused on portfolio management, supply chain design and management, Lean Six Sigma initiatives driving productivity, innovation management, procurement, and transportation strategy during these assignments.
As Gonzalo’s career evolved, his passion for continuous improvement intersected with his desire to enable people to achieve their full potential. Hence, he created the Leadership Turf (www.LeadershipTurf.com) to help other professionals along their development journeys and wrote the book Individual Development Plan 2.0: Master Your Professional Development in 4 Practical Steps. Gonzalo regularly teaches classes and participates in podcasts related to professional development, time and focus management, and influence.
Gonzalo earned a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He also holds a Black Belt in Six Sigma, Project Management Professional, and Executive Coaching certifications. Gonzalo is a long-distance triathlete and an avid reader.
Gonzalo is currently the Director of Supply Chain Analytics at The Home Depot, focusing on international logistics and first & middle mile transportation. Before joining The Home Depot, Gonzalo worked at Rubicon Global, a local private equity start-up, Coca-Cola Refreshments, Lafarge, and General Electric. Gonzalo has led teams focused on portfolio management, supply chain design and management, Lean Six Sigma initiatives driving productivity, innovation management, procurement, and transportation strategy during these assignments.
As Gonzalo’s career evolved, his passion for continuous improvement intersected with his desire to enable people to achieve their full potential. Hence, he created the Leadership Turf (www.LeadershipTurf.com) to help other professionals along their development journeys and wrote the book Individual Development Plan 2.0: Master Your Professional Development in 4 Practical Steps. Gonzalo regularly teaches classes and participates in podcasts related to professional development, time and focus management, and influence.
Gonzalo earned a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He also holds a Black Belt in Six Sigma, Project Management Professional, and Executive Coaching certifications. Gonzalo is a long-distance triathlete and an avid reader.