Andrew Barocco, PMP

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Independent Consultant at Polymath Advisory

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

Andrew is an award-winning Project Management Professional (PMP)® specializing in R&D and product development within AI, agriculture, and crop science. He leverages data analysis, Python, and Lean Six Sigma to lead cross-functional teams. He holds degrees from Louisiana State University and Texas A&M University.

Outside of his primary career, Andrew is an accomplished rose breeder with multiple patents for new varieties. He is passionate about continuous learning, recently earning an AWS certification in Generative AI. He is also a member of American Mensa, a high-IQ society.

Unique fact: He is the breeder of an award-winning shrub rose named ‘Up For Anything’ and a thornless, fragrant rose variety named Cologne King.

Personality Overview

Early Adopter

Fast But Thoughtful

Objective Evaluator

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

R&D Project Management
As a PMP®, he has over a decade of experience leading high-stakes research and development projects, particularly in agriculture and consumer packaged goods.
Applied AI & Data
He is passionate about applying Python and AI to solve real-world problems in crop science and business analytics, recently earning an AWS Generative AI certification.
Horticulture & Plant Breeding
Holds multiple patents for new rose varieties he has bred and recently won the 2024 American Rose Society International Trials award for one of his creations.

Media Appearances

Andrew has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Independent Consultant at Polymath Advisory
5-2024
Principal Owner at Gardenbox, Inc.
2-2023 - 3-2025
Director of Research and Development at Area 2 Farms
5-2022 - 12-2022
Plant Breeder and Field Trials Coordinator at NuCicer
6-2017 - 7-2022
Research and Development Program Manager at Antique Rose Emporium, Inc.

Education

2013 - 2016
Bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University
2017 - 2022
Master's Degree from Texas A&M University

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Insights For Selling To Andrew

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andrew is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andrew

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andrew move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Andrew take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Andrew

Personality Compatibility


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