Mauricio Ortiz
Melbourne
Summary
Over 22 years of experience in systems and software engineering, specializing in project management within the Aerospace and Defense sectors. Led engineering teams for aircraft application development, ensuring compliance with DO-178B/C standards on both commercial and military platforms, managing multi-million dollars budgets. Certified Product Owner and Scrum Master with a strong background in Agile methodologies, delivering multiple Technical Standard Order (TSO) packages for Avionics software across various aircrafts platforms. Expertise in the complete software life cycle, quality initiatives, and standards such as Six Sigma, with proven leadership and communication skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Systems Engineer / Project Engineer (PE)
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids
01.2011 - 01.2025
- Managed medium and large projects for integrated aircraft applications in Agile environments.
- Led multi-disciplined engineering teams for Engine Indication Crew and Alerting Systems (EICAS) and Electronic Checklist domains across all technical life cycle elements.
- Acted as primary engineering interface with customers for avionics communication system development and integration projects.
- Prepared proposals, program execution plans, and schedules to guide project execution.
- Supported integration, verification, and validation activities to ensure project compliance.
- Applied project management techniques, including earned value and risk management methods.
Software Engineer II
Infotech Aerospace Services - Pratt & Whitney JV
Isabela
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Perform requirements analysis, design, development, and testing functions in the areas of engine control and diagnostics systems.
- Application environments range from embedded systems to network/database applications.
- Perform Verification & Validation Engine Control Software: Creation of Test Scripts, running test Simulation in a Real Time System, Validation of Data, Creation of Change Requests, and Support of Flight Certification.
- Coaching & Mentoring and responsible for Technical Capability of team members.
Project Manager
Honeywell Aerospace
Aguadilla
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Simultaneously manage multiple projects and/or project requests; proactively engage in risk management activities to anticipate and avert roadblocks to deliver on-time, on-budget and within defined project scope.
- Develop strategic global solutions for our business owners and manage tactical day-to-day project operations and communication.
- Lead internal and external partners in the identification of clearly defined requirements; ensure requirements are properly documented, executable and approved by project stakeholders.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Iowa, Henry B. Tippie School of Management
12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
Mayaguez, PR05.2003
Skills
- Matlab and Simulink
- Configuration management tools
- Jira and ALM
- Requirements management tools
- C and C programming
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project management software
References
Available upon request
Languages
Fully Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Systems Engineer / Project Engineer (PE)
Collins Aerospace
01.2011 - 01.2025
Project Manager
Honeywell Aerospace
01.2007 - 01.2008
Software Engineer II
Infotech Aerospace Services - Pratt & Whitney JV
01.2003 - 01.2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Iowa, Henry B. Tippie School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
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