Jill Hotz
Ann Arbor,MI
Summary
Passionate about making a positive impact on the organization, I bring extensive knowledge and experience in the software development life cycle. My objective is to consistently enhance GM's software quality while fostering inclusivity and cultivating an engaged and productive team. I am dedicated to utilizing my expertise to drive success and contribute to the company's growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Software System Architect
General Motors
09.2020 - Current
- Provide Software Architectural guidance and leadership - drive, Plan, Develop, and Execute Migration to SDV 2.0 for the Drive Mode ART
- Drive organization toward compliance with GM software guidelines/standards/processes and Industry Standards (MISRA/CERT C)
- Drive, lead and execute migration from Simulink/Stateflow models to hand code
- Create/update/support GM software and software architecture guidelines/standards/processes/best practices
- Provide teaching and mentorship in the areas of software, software quality, and software architecture through various technologies, venues, and personal interactions
- Support Institutionalization of Behavior Driven Development and Test Driven Development
SWDL (Software Design Lead)
General Motors
08.2014 - 09.2020
- Led the global cross functional Automated Scheduler Workgroup by developing plans/timelines to meet deliverables, parsing out work to the global team, and creating presentations to keep the cross functional teams and leadership informed
- Supported change over to new tools and processes, provided training materials, led training classes, and provided continued guidance to the users
- Target Independent Software Integration – Delivered on time, quality software builds to controller teams
- Resolved build issues quickly with various software owners across the organization
- Participated in APT CCB activities including CR approval processes, assuring adherence to processes defined in Stages, defining new and/or optimizing processes when needed, supporting audits and workload management within the software team
- Experience in BOM analysis/definition and initial scheduler creation for new DPLYs and/or controllers
Software Strategist
General Motors
06.2011 - 08.2014
- Led a highly skilled global team to create and execute BotB for GMLAN testing
- Managed a team of CIE’s for KBT testing and controller troubleshooting
- Tracked and presented status of the software to leadership
- Led CST meeting
- Participated in SW-Sub PDT with HWIO/Controller supplier
- Mentored CIEs
- Back up SWIL
Controller Integration Engineer
General Motors
04.2008 - 06.2011
- Controller integration testing and troubleshooting
Software Engineer
Robert Bosch Corp.
01.2003 - 04.2008
- Embedded software integration for brake control modules
- Global coordination of software development and integration with Germany, Japan, and India
- Application layer design and development for CAN interface
- Conducted code reviews
- Designed and executed software integration tests
- Developed and/or coordinated customer specific functions
Software Engineer
Lancer Corp.
02.2000 - 10.2002
- Embedded system and software application development for the food and beverage industry
- Designed PID controller for water flow in Lancer’s dispensers
- Implemented Multi-Drop Bus (MDB) serial communications protocol
- Participated in the design and development of the Lancer Communication Protocol
- Helped optimize Lancer’s software development process through the creation of a software specification template and software library
Engineering Co-Op
Owens-Illinois
07.1999 - 10.1999
Engineering Co-Op
Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station
06.1997 - 09.1998
- Designed and built an automated testing system for use in the training classes
- Worked with and learned from Electrical Systems and Controls Plant Engineers
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio12.1999
Skills
- Project Management
- Highly proficient communication skills
- Ability to have a high-level understanding of complex problems
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams
- Internal and external customer interface and support
- Time schedule and resource monitoring
- Global coordination
- Courage to deal with ambiguity and make the necessary decisions to achieve the desired results
- Develop continuous improvement for process and quality
- Embedded software design and development for various vehicle control modules
- Embedded controller integration and testing
- Excellent analytical and debugging skills
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly
Certifications and Memberships
- DFSS Blackbelt
- SAE
- Advanced Open Water Diver
Timeline
Software System Architect
General Motors
09.2020 - Current
SWDL (Software Design Lead)
General Motors
08.2014 - 09.2020
Software Strategist
General Motors
06.2011 - 08.2014
Controller Integration Engineer
General Motors
04.2008 - 06.2011
Software Engineer
Robert Bosch Corp.
01.2003 - 04.2008
Software Engineer
Lancer Corp.
02.2000 - 10.2002
Engineering Co-Op
Owens-Illinois
07.1999 - 10.1999
Engineering Co-Op
Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station
06.1997 - 09.1998
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
University of Toledo