Elizabeth Bustamante

Summary

Crafting elegant bridges from schematics to sensors; driving ECAD innovation and IoT impact with purpose.

Overview

9

years of professional experience

3

Certifications

Work History

ECAD Solutions Consultant

Aras Corporation

11.2025 - Current

Configure and customize XPLM ECAD-to-PLM connectors, including metadata schemas, attribute mappings, lifecycle states, and release workflows across multi-CAD environments (Altium, Cadence, Mentor).
Develop and maintain integration logic and scripts to support ECAD data transformation, validation, and synchronization across connectors.
Implement and support ECAD data flows for schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, variants, and engineering change objects, ensuring traceability across ECAD and PLM systems.

ECAD Content Solution Manager

Altium

Portland, Oregon

05.2025 - 11.2025

Led AI-driven ECAD data extraction, optimizing accuracy and streamlining workflows through cross-team/third-party collaboration.
Researched and evaluated emerging AI/ML technologies to drive ECAD innovation and automation.
Managed and enhanced the IPC-compliant footprint generator (IPC Wizard), ensuring continuous adherence to IPC standards.
Curated, developed, reviewed, and published ECAD content, ensuring strict industry and customer compliance.
Drove industry-wide CAD model standardization by developing a comprehensive style guide and engaging in committees.
Partnered with manufacturers to optimize CAD model data sourcing, formats, and distribution.
Defined and executed a strategic content roadmap, aligning with business objectives and evolving industry trends.
Collaborated cross-functionally to propel ECAD content initiatives and maintain stakeholder alignment.

Technical Consultant

Altium

Portland, OR

06.2024 - 05.2025

Developed and implemented a standardized CAD model style guide, adopted by leading manufacturers including Renesas.
Led the technical development of Altium Designer’s IPC-Compliant Footprint Wizard, enabling over 36,000 users to generate standards-based footprints.
Streamlined and automated CAD model creation workflows, increasing team efficiency and output scalability.
Advised the Renesas Librarian Team to ensure full compliance with the new CAD style guide.
Supported the publication of 40,000+ quality-assured CAD models across Altium Manufacturer Part Search, Octopart, and Renesas platforms.
Created and implemented internal scripts to evaluate AI-based PDF data extraction tools, accelerating R&D assessment workflows.
Defined and established 50+ new component categories in Octopart, improving part discoverability and data structure.

Technical Account & Project Manager

Maxilux Systems

Portland, Oregon

03.2023 - 10.2024

Led end-to-end deployment of 5 new Sort to Light systems for DHL sites across Europe, encompassing proposal development, client alignment, and deal closure.
Delivered targeted on-site and remote training, increasing system adoption by 30% and reducing support inquiries by 25%.
Served as primary liaison for Amazon and DHL operations and IT teams, ensuring smooth rollouts and achieving a 95% on-time implementation rate.
Coordinated hardware orders and fulfillment logistics with our China fabrication house, ensuring on-time delivery.
Troubleshot live system issues using Grafana and internal tools, providing direct support to installers to accelerate resolution and minimize downtime.
Developed a custom Retool dashboard using JavaScript, integrating with Slack and Jira to streamline internal workflows and improve operational visibility.
Coordinated cross-functional teams to resolve deployment challenges, ensuring alignment between engineering deliverables and client operational requirements.
Provided field validation and post-installation feedback, driving continuous product improvements for Scanless Stow and Sort to Light systems.

Hardware Project Manager

Oxit

Charlotte, North Carolina

06.2021 - 05.2023

Led EVT, DVT, and PVT phases for the LoRaWAN Smart Thermostat, reducing field failure rates by 15% through enhanced reliability and user experience.
Managed the pilot manufacturing and launch of a solar-powered environmental monitoring device, ensuring sustainable operation and regulatory compliance.
Oversaw ODM development and timely release of residential and industrial gate operator systems, coordinating cross-functional teams for successful DVT completion.
Directed prototype development of the Residential Methane Gas Detector (LTE CAT-M1), facilitating risk reduction and certification readiness.
Executed MCU upgrade and performance validation for a 4-port power box, extending product lifespan and improving system stability.
Led the design and testing of Automatic Water Shutoff System components (MSH, VC, leak, pressure, and rope sensors), reducing defects by 30% and improving leak detection accuracy.
Applied risk mitigation and streamlined communication processes across all projects, reducing schedule delays by 25% and minimizing budget overruns.
Partnered with manufacturing to optimize production quality, achieving a 95% on-time delivery rate and meeting strict cost targets.

CAD Manager & Component Engineer

SnapEDA

Remote

06.2017 - 04.2021

Pioneered and developed automated scripts for generating SMD/THT PCB footprints, symbols, and 3D models, supporting a library of over 1 million electronic components.
Led and trained a multidisciplinary team of 15 engineers across component, mechanical, and software disciplines over a 3-year period.
Designed and implemented new technology processes, aligning with IPC-A-610 standards to meet evolving product requirements.
Maintained and enforced CAD design standards, procedures, and software updates to support global component vendor needs.
Established a model creation and verification quality control process utilizing Statistical Process Control (SPC), improving consistency and accuracy.
Collaborated closely with 40+ component suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors worldwide to ensure alignment and quality.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellin, Colombia

01.2018

Skills

AI data extraction
Workflow automation
CAD model development
Team leadership
Software development lifecycle
Product management

Agile framework
Machine learning
IPC standards
Solution design
Customer relationship management
Data integration

Certification

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Expires Aug 2028.
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scrum Alliance, 06/2021, 1401780
Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), International Six Sigma Institute, 02/2023, 75264879104215
Google Project Management, Google, 03/2024, 1401780u

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

ECAD Solutions Consultant - Aras Corporation

11.2025 - Current

ECAD Content Solution Manager - Altium

05.2025 - 11.2025

Technical Consultant - Altium

06.2024 - 05.2025

Technical Account & Project Manager - Maxilux Systems

03.2023 - 10.2024

Hardware Project Manager - Oxit