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Christian Rodriguez

Partner, Washington DC

Leads transformative strategies at the intersection of defense and technology

About Christian

Christian is a partner in McKinsey’s Washington, DC, office, where he plays a pivotal role in the Aerospace & Defense Practice. He is renowned for shaping the firm’s perspectives on defense tech and leading its A&D private equity work.

Christian’s expertise lies in supporting corporate and financial sponsor clients across the defense value chain, integrating his engineering background with consulting best practices to deliver actionable insights.

Before joining McKinsey, Christian spent 14 years at BAE Systems, starting as an engineer and advancing through project management, business development, and strategy roles in both the US and UK. He holds a BS and MS in electrical and computer engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

Additional publications

US defense disruptors capture outsize valuations,” LinkedIn, August 2025

Past Experience

BAE Systems

Education

Carnegie Mellon University
BS and MS in electrical and computer engineering