Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Most proud of
Accomplishments
Languages
References
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Laura Salazar

El Paso,TX

Summary

Innovative Technical Lead known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in software development, system architecture design, and project management. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving to deliver projects on time and under budget. Committed to fostering teamwork and driving technical innovation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Lead, Manufacturing Operations

Cisco Systems de Mexico
Juarez, CH, MX
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Protected project budget by tracking expenses and intervening to prevent overpayments or misuse.
  • Tracked costs and expenses and assessed closely against original project budget.
  • Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
  • Managed a team of technical professionals in completing complex projects on time and within budget.
  • Updated project plans based on changing objectives, specifications, and staff availability.
  • Implemented new technologies such as cloud computing to maximize scalability and cost savings.

Test Development Engineer

Cisco Systems de Mexico
Juarez, CH, MX
11.2015 - 12.2022
  • Improved and corrected existing software and system applications.
  • Monitored equipment function to verify conformance with specifications.
  • Assessed code during testing stage to determine potential glitches and bugs.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams throughout the entire software development life cycle.
  • Designed, maintained, and implemented automated testing processes and scripts.
  • Obtained and evaluated information on hardware configuration costs, reporting requirements and security needs.

Technician Certifier Sr.

Continental Automotive
Juarez, CH, MX
07.2014 - 11.2015
  • Involve the multi-disciplinary team in the launch of the new product. This equipment was programmed in LabVIEW 2013. The success of the project was achieved due to two key points: the networking team, and emphasizing the good practices of LabVIEW programming.
  • Study and implementation of training in topics as TPM, 5S, Maintenance Issues, and Lubrication.
  • Develop, in collaboration with the Test Engineering team, an internal LabVIEW basic course for technicians.

Engineering Assistant

NAMS (North America Mailing Services)
Juarez, CH, MX
04.2013 - 06.2014
  • Prepared graphs, spreadsheets and reports for presentations.
  • Reviewed established procedures to assess areas in need of improvement.

Technical Toolmaker

YESCOM Manufacturas
Juarez, CH, MX
04.2012 - 04.2013

Conventional machining. Manufacturing pieces in lathe and milling machines.

Technical CNC machining centers. Programming and designing pieces in G and M codes.

Education

MBA - Management of Information Technologies

Universidad TecMilenio
Monterrey, NL, MX
12-2020

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering

Universidad Tecnológica De Ciudad Juárez
Juarez, CH, MX
08-2014

Some College (No Degree) - Conventional Machining Diploma

Centro De Entrenamiento En Alta Tecnología
Juarez, CH, MX
12-2012

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Product optimization
  • Security best practices
  • Technological advancement
  • Software development life cycle
  • Agile methodology
  • Task delegation
  • Cost-benefit analyses
  • Cybersecurity best practice implementation
  • Budget administration
  • Strategic planning design
  • Mentorship and coaching

Most proud of

  • China & India Manufacturing Technical support & cross-training increasing Mexico business
  • Persistence & Loyalty
  • Inspiring women in STEM

Accomplishments

  • Member of WISE (Women in Science & Engineering) at Cisco.
  • Collaboration on Chicas STEM (Juarez local initiative pro Women in Science & Technology)
  • Participation in regional and national competitions in robotics and automation.
  • PBWS (Professional Business Women at San Francisco) International Conferences assistance.

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
German
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Technical Lead, Manufacturing Operations

Cisco Systems de Mexico
01.2023 - 03.2024

Test Development Engineer

Cisco Systems de Mexico
11.2015 - 12.2022

Technician Certifier Sr.

Continental Automotive
07.2014 - 11.2015

Engineering Assistant

NAMS (North America Mailing Services)
04.2013 - 06.2014

Technical Toolmaker

YESCOM Manufacturas
04.2012 - 04.2013

MBA - Management of Information Technologies

Universidad TecMilenio

Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics Engineering

Universidad Tecnológica De Ciudad Juárez

Some College (No Degree) - Conventional Machining Diploma

Centro De Entrenamiento En Alta Tecnología
Laura Salazar