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Skills
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Certification
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Maria Arroyo Mora

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Summary

Dynamic Project Lead at Align Technology with a proven track record in optimizing resource utilization and enhancing software processes. Skilled in Agile practices and effective leadership, successfully delivering high-quality projects on time. Proficient in managing all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and fostering collaboration between business and technology teams. Excited to apply knowledge and expertise in project management and continuously seeking opportunities to learn and adopt new techniques.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Project Lead

Align Technology
03.2019 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive project plans that clearly outlined objectives, timelines, budgets, risks, and success metrics for all stakeholders.
  • Enhanced software and process by consistently delivering high-quality projects within budget and on schedule.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of various project components.
  • Ensured timely delivery of critical deliverables by closely monitoring progress against milestones and adjusting plans as necessary.
  • Optimized resource utilization by accurately forecasting project needs and allocating resources accordingly throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Streamlined project management processes by implementing Agile methodologies and improving team communication.
  • Facilitated clear communication between internal departments, ensuring all parties remained aligned on goals throughout the duration of each project.
  • Led new global software and process implementations through cross-functional teams to streamline project delivery, ensuring alignment with client expectations.

Achievements

  • Achievement 1(use STAR)
  • Achievement 2 (use STAR)

Implementation Specialist

Align Technology
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Established strong client relationships, facilitating open dialogue to understand evolving needs and tailor solutions accordingly.
  • Developed clean, scalable, and maintainable code for software applications in line with project requirements.
  • Conducted thorough [Number] code test cases to ensure functionality, reliability, and performance, identifying and resolving issues to maintain code quality.
  • Ensured seamless system integration, conducting thorough testing and troubleshooting before final deployment.
  • Orchestrated seamless transition of client operations to new platforms, minimizing downtime and operational disruptions.
  • Optimized implementation methodologies, continuously seeking feedback from clients and teams to refine processes.
  • Improved communication within the team by implementing a centralized documentation for all procedures.
  • Optimized tasks and procedures resulting in reduced defects and increased efficiency.

Achievements

  • Achievement 1 (use STAR)
  • Achievement 2 (use STAR)

SQA Engineer

Align Technology
03.2016 - 03.2018
  • Provided valuable input in critical product design meetings, leveraging SQA expertise to ensure that quality considerations were incorporated from inception through to final release.
  • Accelerated issue resolution times by efficiently prioritizing bug reports and maintaining clear communication channels between QA and development teams.
  • Enhanced product reliability with thorough execution of functional, regression, and performance testing.
  • Tracked, prioritized, and organized defects, collaborating with the development team for timely corrections.
  • Designed and optimized test cases to maximize the success of manual software testing with consistent and thorough approaches.
  • Collected and analyzed data on integration issues and vulnerabilities, reporting findings to the development team with recommendations for improvement.
  • Collaborated with developers and product owners to ensure alignment on product features and intended functionality.

Achievements

  • Achievement 1
  • Achievement 2

Production Supervisor

Align Technology
03.2014 - 03.2016
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed team of 15 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.
  • Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of production data, enabling informed decision-making for process improvements.
  • Managed daily production schedules to meet challenging deadlines, adjusting workflows as necessary.
  • Conducted performance reviews, identifying areas for development, providing constructive feedback and hands-on training and mentoring.
  • Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
  • Developed daily and monthly production output plans to meet and exceed production metrics.

CAD Designer

Align Technology
03.2013 - 03.2014
  • Worked with architects, engineers, and customers to efficiently resolve planning and construction issues.
  • Managed drafting and design for over [Number] projects from concept through delivery.
  • Rendered schematics for over [Number] designs in [Software] to produce 2D and 3D models for orthodontic treatments.
  • Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Reduced errors in final designs by conducting thorough quality checks on all CAD files before submission.

Education

BBA - Computer Science

Universidad San Marcos (USAM)
01-2025

BBA - Special Education

Universidad Nacional (UNA)
01-2017

Conversational English Course

Universidad Tecnica Nacional (UTN)
01-2013

Skills

  • Effective Leadership
  • Worksite safety
  • Group Inspiration
  • Organization skills
  • Proficient in Agile Practices
  • Sprint planning
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Languages

Spanish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2

Certification

  • Professional Product Owner, Certiprof
  • Professional Scrum Master, Certiprof
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt, 6SIGMASTUDY
  • Software Product Management, Universidad Alberta (Online)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsCompany CultureFlexible work hours

Timeline

Project Lead

Align Technology
03.2019 - Current

Implementation Specialist

Align Technology
03.2018 - 03.2019

SQA Engineer

Align Technology
03.2016 - 03.2018

Production Supervisor

Align Technology
03.2014 - 03.2016

CAD Designer

Align Technology
03.2013 - 03.2014

BBA - Computer Science

Universidad San Marcos (USAM)

BBA - Special Education

Universidad Nacional (UNA)

Conversational English Course

Universidad Tecnica Nacional (UTN)
Maria Arroyo Mora