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Seasoned Technical Director with over a decade of experience in the railway industry. Demonstrated expertise in the software development life cycle, combined with exceptional communication skills. Adept at leading diverse technical teams and fostering cross-departmental collaboration. Highly proficient in large-scale project management and delivery. Possesses robust financial acumen, particularly in crafting intricate proposals. Recognized for effectively addressing complex challenges, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving operational advancements in fast-paced environments.
Director of Data Management and Digital Solutions (July 2022 – Present)
- Spearheaded a business unit consisting of 30+ software developers and business development specialists, focused on delivering next-generation software solutions encompassing data analytics and AI algorithms.
- Established software deployment procedures and risk assessment plans, achieving a remarkable 70% reduction in emergency software repairs.
- Oversaw and set yearly financial objectives for all software initiatives, managing contract setup, invoicing, revenue assessment, recognition, and product pricing.
- Orchestrated extensive proposal evaluation and development processes.
- Nurtured client relationships by ensuring seamless communication and devising internal processes to address concerns effectively and promptly.
- Fostered cross-functional team coordination and excelled at managing large, geographically dispersed groups.
- Developed staff capabilities and instituted a missing succession plan to maintain continuity and facilitate knowledge transfer within the business unit.
Senior Project Manager (October 2019 – July 2022)
- Saved a legacy project on the verge of a legal battle and led it to completion and acceptance within 16 months, overcoming challenges amidst the pandemic.
- Supervised instrumented rail car deliveries from conceptualization to commissioning.
- Harmonized engineering, production, and operations on projects surpassing the 10-million-dollar mark.
- Continuously ensured customer satisfaction throughout projects' lifecycles.
Manager Inspection Engineering (March 2019 – September 2019)
- Collaborated with maintenance managers and track supervisors to comprehend clients' needs and deliver exceptional track maintenance data.
- Streamlined process flows by coordinating with internal and external teams, guaranteeing timely results and swift implementation of client requests.
- Supervised the integration of multiple track inspection technologies into Aurora's back-end and delivery processes.
- Instituted an Agile project management methodology, raising productivity, minimizing errors, and bolstering employee satisfaction within the data analytics team.
Project Manager (December 2017 – March 2019)
- Refined software strategies by leveraging customer feedback to pinpoint process gaps and data mining possibilities.
- Cooperated with the software development team to standardize protocols and deliverables, enhancing processing speed by 30%.
- Pioneered the company's first machine learning initiative to fill a technological gap in the long-term strategy and assembled a dedicated team for execution.
Project Engineer (June 2014 – December 2017)
- Developed databases to monitor equipment usage and crafted a front-end interface for the operations team.
- Simplified customer data analysis through the automation of advanced report generation.
- Designed internal applications to address data quality challenges.
- M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas (2010)
- B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas (2008)
- Advanced problem-solving
- Fluent in Spanish
- Proficient proposal writing
- Customer relations
- Experience with track maintenance
- Project planning and development
- Programming (VB, C#, SQL, XML, Octave, Python) technology
- Interdepartmental coordination
- Hands-on knowledge of software development lifecycle
- Experience with rail inspection technologies
- Vice Chair – AREMA Committee 2 Track Measurement and Assessment Systems
- Over ten publications in reputable industry journals and conference proceedings