371 | Bootstraps and Bootcamps: New Mexico’s Pathways Into Tech with Rudy Parra

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Rudy Parra is a Mechatronics & Lab Technician at GridFlow, where he supports the development of next-generation lithium-sulfur flow batteries. He specializes in IoT integration, rapid prototyping, and lab operations, helping bridge the gap between R&D and real-world energy solutions. With a background in robotics and automation, Rudy is passionate about building systems that are efficient, scalable, and safe for the grid of tomorrow.

This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of the host, Paul Zelizer. Consider a Strategy Session if you can use support growing your impact business.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Rudy Parra on LinkedIn

• CNM Ingenuity Deep Dive Bootcamps

• GridFlow site

• NM Tech Talks site

• Atomic 66 site

• Techqueria New Mexico

• NMClimate on LinkedIn

• Black in Tech site

• VetsinTech site

• Rubber Ducks NM on LinkedIn

• Paul's Strategy Sessions

• Pitch an Awarepreneurs episode