Elizabeth Bustamante | Freelancer Resume

Elizabeth Bustamante TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER Proﬁle Details I am a highly motivated electronics engineer with a proven track record in technical project and product development management. My dedication to delivering top-notch integrated products to the market is fueled by an unwavering passion for excellence and a commitment to constant growth and learning. Portland Employment History Skills Hardware Project Manager, Oxit, Hybrid Six Sigma Green Belt JUNE 2021 — PRESENT Agile Project Management • Successfully orchestrated and executed comprehensive hardware project plans, resulting in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction ratings. • Led hardware Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) development projects from conception to completion, delivering 3 successful product launches within tight deadlines. • Provided guidance and direction to cross-disciplinary engineering teams comprising Electronics, Mechanical, Firmware, and Software engineers, resulting in a 15% improvement in team collaboration and efficiency. • Implemented risk mitigation strategies that reduced schedule and technical risks by 25%, leading to on-time project delivery and cost savings. • Established and ensured adherence to effective project communication protocols, resulting in a 30% decrease in communication gaps and improved project coordination. • Skillfully navigated change requests, minimizing schedule delays by 20% and preventing budget overruns. • Coordinated the development of user manuals, training materials, and necessary documentation, resulting in a 40% reduction in customer support inquiries and improved user experience. • Oversaw the acquisition and maintenance of regulatory certifications for hardware products, including UL, CE, and FCC, ensuring compliance and expanding market reach by 15%. • Guided prototyping and production manufacturing processes, reducing production defects by 30% and improving product quality. • Facilitated alignment among key stakeholders and steered projects through milestones, achieving a 95% on-time completion rate and delivering projects within budget constraints. CAD Manager, SnapEDA, Remote J U LY 2 0 1 8 — A P R I L 2 0 2 1 • Orchestrated, coordinated, and executed over 45 CAD engineering projects with exceptional outcomes. • Pioneered and spearheaded the development of automated scripts, revolutionizing the generation of SMD and THT PCB footprints, symbols, and 3D models for more than 1 million electronic components. • Guided and mentored a high-performing team of 15 component, mechanical, and software engineers, fostering their professional growth and achieving remarkable results, both in-person and remotely, over a 3-year period. • Engineered innovative technology processes and devised optimal solutions to meet product requirements, ensuring compliance with IPC-A-610 standards. • Monitored and implemented cutting-edge CAD design standards, procedures, and software updates to cater to the specific demands of component vendors, optimizing efficiency and productivity. • Implemented a meticulous quality control process for model creation and verification, employing the Statistical Process Control (SPC) method, resulting in elevated levels of accuracy and precision. OR -- JIRA Leadership Budgeting Complex Problem Solving Critical Thinking IoT PCB Design Manufacturing Functional Testing BOM Links LinkedIn Upwork Languages English Spanish • Collaborated seamlessly with over 40 global component suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors, cultivating strong partnerships to drive mutual growth and success. Component Engineer, SnapEDA, Remote J U N E 2 0 1 7 — J U LY 2 0 1 8 • Developed and verified an impressive portfolio of over 400 SMD footprints, utilizing a range of EDA tools and adhering to IEEE and IPC standards. • Managed and swiftly resolved more than 100 PCB manufacturing inquiries, consistently meeting a 24-hour resolution timeframe. • Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting manufacturing errors, delivering valuable guidance to hardware engineers, and driving significant improvements in PCB design processes. • Fostered productive collaborations with software engineers, resulting in the successful development of innovative solutions for CAD and PCB design projects. • Maintained an updated repository of FAQ/Support materials, empowering engineers to leverage EDA tools effectively and efficiently. • Created comprehensive technical tutorials that facilitated user engagement and proficiency with PCB design tools. • Mentored and trained a team of 10 support and component engineers, instilling a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. • Spearheaded the enhancement and streamlined management of CAD creation and verification processes, resulting in increased efficiency and quality control. Freelance PCB Designer, Remote JANUARY 2017 • Finished 16+ projects with a score of 100% job success through Upwork freelancer platform. • Designed +8 printed circuit boards for various projects in Altium Designer, KiCad, Autodesk Eagle, and OrCAD/Allegro. • Worked over 7,000 hours and helped my clients on selecting the most appropriate PCB assembly and manufacturing processes. Electronic Engineer, ISAGEN S.A, Medellín J U LY 2 0 1 6 — J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 7 • Installed, maintained, and recommended appropriate field solutions for electronic devices. • Inspected and tested telemetry equipment for proper performance and data transmission. • Analyzed test results to locate and determine the causes of device malfunction. • Made critical adjustments to component values and settings during parametric testing. • Conducted complex diagnostic and operational tests for electricity meters. • Interpreted schematic circuits, wiring diagrams, performance specifications, and manuals. • Collaborated with network management control technicians. Education Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellin JANUARY 2012 — JANUARY 2018 Conference Speaker Speaker at KiCon 2019, Chicago J U LY 2 0 1 9 — J U LY 2 0 2 1 Spoke about "The Top 5 Footprint Mistakes That Even Professional Engineers Make" at an International PCB Design conference in Chicago. Webinar Speaker at Sierra Circuits OCTOBER 2020 — OCTOBER 2020 Spoke about "Manufacturing Defects Caused by Land Patterns" at a webinar attended by more than 120 engineers worldwide. Speaker at PCBWest 2020, Santa Clara SEPTEMBER 2020 — SEPTEMBER 2020 Spoke about "Hair-Raising Footprint Horror Stories and How to Avoid Them" at the largest conference and exhibition for Printed Circuit Board Design, Fabrication, and Assembly in Silicon Valley. Courses Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), International Six Sigma Institute FEBRUARY 2023 Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scrum Alliance JUNE 2021 Product Masterclass: How to Build Digital Products, Product School SEPTEMBER 2020 — NOVEMBER 2020 SQL for Data Science, University of California, Davis JANUARY 2020 — APRIL 2020 Product Analytics Mastery Course, Mixpanel MARCH 2021 — APRIL 2021 Extra-curricular activities Mentor, Coursera, Online JANUARY 2017 — PRESENT • Improve the Coursera experience for all learners. • Answer questions and sharing resources in the course forums. • Assist and support new students in courses that I have completed.