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.
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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.
