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
Milford, MI
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
Milford, MI
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
Milford, MI
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
Milford, MI
04.2008 - 06.2011
- Controller integration testing and troubleshooting
Software Engineer
Robert Bosch Corp.
Farmington Hills, MI
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.
San Antonio, TX
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
Perrysburg, OH
07.1999 - 10.1999
Engineering Co-Op
Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station
Oak Harbor, OH
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