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Bernard Schmidt

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Vice President at NextEra Energy, Inc.
📍 Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Bernard Schmidt is a technology executive specializing in automation and large-scale operations. As Vice President of Automation for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority, he provides strategic leadership, drawing on experience from managing a multi-billion dollar Amazon robotics facility. He holds a certificate in Artificial Intelligence from the MIT Sloan School of Management.

Outside of work, Bernard is dedicated to his community, serving on the Board of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of North Florida. He is also an active member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and the LEAD360 Senior Leadership Organization, reflecting a commitment to professional development and mentorship.

He was named the 2020 Technology Leader of the Year for Northeast Florida by the Jacksonville Business Journal.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Vice President
Job Level
Senior
Location
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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Automation & Robotics
He leads the Automation Division for the Jacksonville Transportation Authority and previously managed a large Amazon Robotics fulfillment center.
Operational Excellence
His career includes managing a 3000-employee, multi-billion dollar Amazon facility and over ten years in leadership roles at United Technologies Corp.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Vice President
NextEra Energy, Inc.
1-2019 - 7-2023
Vice President of Automation & Innovation
Jacksonville Transportation Authority
6-2017 - 12-2018
General Manager at Amazon
Amazon
1-2014 - 6-2017
General Manager
UTC Aerospace Systems
3-2011 - 12-2013
Operations Director
UTC - Pratt & Whitney Turkish Engine Center
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Education
Program Certificate
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Executive Management Certificate
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
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