'Google should hire me'

Identifies as: Hispanic male of Mexican descent

On diversity in the workplace: "I've always been the only minority on all of the teams I've worked for. I was the only Hispanic coming into work in a suit every day. The others were either working in the cafeteria or custodians and I was mad about that. But they were proud to see me and always called me 'Mr. Ramos.' I think that was good for them to see."

On his rocky road to success: "I grew up in a lower-middle class neighborhood where gangs were rampant. My parents were immigrants from Mexico. They were extremely hard working and tried to provide as best they could for us. I unfortunately didn't appreciate them, or school, when I was young. I eventually dropped out of high school at 16. After a few years of mindless jobs and being lost, I decided I wanted to change my life."

On what sets him apart: "I analyze a problem, identify why it's an issue and how to fix it and come up with solutions and implement them. It's a rarity to see someone comfortable on the analysis side and on the solution side as well. I'm also very comfortable with working with different cultures and ethnicities, and that's an asset in today's global tech world."

Education: M.B.A. with Concentration in Management, Keller Graduate School of Management

B.A. in Psychology with minor in Business Administration, Northern Illinois University

Career highlights: Sr. Business Process Analyst with one of the top banks in the country, with previous positions in project management and decision support analysis

Google team he wants to work for: Business Strategy

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