Lilian Certuche
El Paso,TX
Summary
Electronics engineer with experience in different projects, research, and a strong academic background, focused on the communications sector. My various positions have allowed me to develop professional skills such as responsibility, organization, personnel management, teamwork.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Merchandising Associate
Kohls Department Store
El Paso, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Analyzed inventory levels to optimize stock placement and ensure product availability.
- Adapted quickly to changing business needs by regularly rotating merchandise according to seasonal demands or customer preferences.
Academic Coordinator for Electronics Engineering
University Santiago of Cali
Cali, Colombia
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Developed and implemented policies to streamline admissions and registration processes.
- Facilitated training sessions for faculty on curriculum development and assessment strategies.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements in academic offerings.
- Managed communication between students, faculty, and administration to ensure alignment of educational goals.
- Management of Electronics Engineering Program, including budget management, coordination of teachers in research topics, extracurricular and academic activities, events planning, as well as design and updating of laboratories.
- Courses: Analog Circuits and Digital Systems.
Electrical Engineer - Back Office Engineer Huawei
Claro Telecommunications Company
Cali, Colombia
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Implemented electrical systems for telecommunications infrastructure.
- Conducted site assessments to ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Developed detailed technical documentation for project specifications and maintenance procedures.
- Supported technology migration project (2G and 3G networks to 4G networks) on mobile telephony.
- Process validation for network operations.
- Worked supporting logistics in the network's device changes in the whole country.
Full-time Professor
University Foundation Catholic Lumen Gentium
Cali, Colombia
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Developed and delivered comprehensive curriculum aligned with academic standards.
- Facilitated engaging discussions to enhance student understanding of complex theories.
- Courses: Digital Systems (digital IC, digital circuits design), Microprocessors and Microcontrollers (assembler language foundations, class projects with development boards), and Computer Architecture.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Puerto Rico
Mayaguez, PR06-2009
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Quindio
Armenia, Colombia12-2004
Skills
- Signal Processing
- Antenna designer
- Technical Documentation
- Team Supervision
- Software & Programming: MATLAB, Simulink, ANSYS HFSS
- Safety Protocol Implementation
Certification
- Lilian J. Certuche “Electromagnetic modeling of Laboratory-Scale 2D Soil-Bed setup”,
- Poster, Gordon CenSSIS Student Presentations National Science Foundation, Site Visit, Boston University, Boston 2008.
- Lilian J. Certuche “Electromagnetic modeling of Laboratory-Scale 2D Soil-Bed setup”,
- Poster, Research and Industrial Collaboration Conference RICC, Northeastern University, Boston 2007.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Merchandising Associate
Kohls Department Store
06.2025 - Current
Academic Coordinator for Electronics Engineering
University Santiago of Cali
02.2018 - 07.2019
Electrical Engineer - Back Office Engineer Huawei
Claro Telecommunications Company
07.2017 - 02.2018
Full-time Professor
University Foundation Catholic Lumen Gentium
08.2015 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Quindio