My career has focused on building embedded systems and connected consumer products, evolving from firmware development to leading global engineering teams responsible for complex product platforms.

2023
Present

Director, Software Engineering

GE Appliances

Lead the software organization responsible for embedded platforms and connected experiences across residential laundry products.

  • Lead a global engineering organization with 14 direct reports and 25–30 indirect contributors
  • Expanded scope from embedded software ownership to full connected product delivery, coordinating firmware, mobile app, and cloud teams
  • Scaled the organization from 8–9 engineers to 14 engineers
  • Introduced a centralized requirements management library enabling collaborative engineering ownership
  • Guide multi-release software roadmaps for connected appliance platforms
2022
2023

Principal Software Engineer

GE Appliances

Led software development and program coordination for residential washer platforms.

  • Delivered the 2022 Top Load Washer platform with built-in Alexa voice integration
  • Coordinated cross-functional engineering teams using Agile development practices
  • Managed effort estimation, scheduling, and risk mitigation for full software delivery
  • Led root cause investigations for system-level failures
2020
2022

Senior Software Engineer

GE Appliances

Focused on platform development and integration of embedded firmware across appliance subsystems.

  • Key contributor to the 2020 Front Load Washer platform, helping expand market share in front-load systems
  • Integrated third-party firmware and defined system APIs
  • Delivered software supporting safety, performance, serviceability, and manufacturing
  • Supported launch of multiple washer platforms
2018
2020

Embedded Software Engineer

GE Appliances

Developed embedded firmware and algorithms for washer systems.

  • Implemented core washer algorithms including load size detection and out-of-balance detection
  • Led multi-board embedded system integration
  • Developed firmware compliant with UL Class B safety requirements
2017
2018

Software Engineer

Harman International

Developed embedded software for automotive amplifier systems.

  • Implemented RTOS-based software modules for Class-D amplifier platforms
  • Developed communication interfaces with vehicle head units
  • Contributed to automotive embedded audio system architecture
2011
2017

Software Engineer

Mabe

Early career focused on embedded software development for consumer appliances.

  • Developed firmware for appliance platforms using microcontroller architectures
  • Supported product compliance with UL, IEC, and DOE regulations
  • Participated in field diagnostics and manufacturing ramp-up
  • Built the technical foundation that led to later leadership roles

Education

Master's Degree — Innovation Management Tecnológico de Monterrey
Electronics Engineering (Graduated with Honors) Tecnológico de Monterrey