Catalina Ponce, PMP®, CSM®

Experience

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  NASA Langley Research Center

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  MUST Intern

  Proved higher flight efficiency of a Flying Wing UAV as compared to conventional UAVs by analyzing wind tunnel and flight test dataStrengthened wings on Flying Wing UAV through research of composite materials (Kevlar, carbon fiber) and design techniquesAssisted in constructing an electrical assembly for Flying Wing UAV which collected data during flight tests

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  NASA Langley Research Center

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  MUST Intern

  Developed two unique prototype Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) for the United States Air Force to incorporate a hydrogen fuel cell, increasing the flight lifespan of UAVsImproved base design for future UAVs by researching the impact of weight on conventional slab side UAV models

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  BAE Systems Information Technology

  Jun 2009 - Jan 2010

  Engineering Intern II

  Support the Systems Integration Department of the Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear Replacement Program by identifying interface definitions for 50 plus existing high-level coordination drawings Managed hardware interface collaboration, including process control, to ensure product quality

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  GE Power & Water

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Fleet Reliability Intern

  Ensured TIL Risk compliance by documenting the process for all future users Guided leadership on understanding fleet issues by generating the 7FA Deep Dive ReportAided design teams in defining hardware/subsystem reliability

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  GE Power

  May 2011 - Jun 2013

  OMLP Associate

  Corporate leadership development program consisting of 4 six-month rotations across GE Power businesses. Extensive trainingand hands on experience in materials, lean manufacturing and operations.

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  GE Energy Connections

  Jul 2013 - Jan 2015

  Mark IV Operations Leader
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  GE Power

  Feb 2015 - Nov 2018

  Supply Chain Manager -Ring Forgings/Machining and Fuel Nozzle Repair
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  GE Aviation

  Nov 2018 - Jul 2020

  Production Control Leader - Coatings
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  Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  Oct 2020 - now

  Lead global programs in operational data centers to remediate issues, upgrade existing infrastructure, or add new services. Responsible for new product development (concept to launch) of Power and Cooling hardware for AWS Data Centers, globally. Responsible for program management (quote to cash), forecast and demand planning, and new product introduction of power and cooling hardware for AWS data centers across APAC, EMEA, AMER regions.

  • Sr. Technical Program Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Sr. NPI & Retrofit Sourcing PM

    Mar 2023 - Jan 2024

  • NPI & Retrofit Sourcing PM

    Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Global Materials Manager

    Oct 2020 - Feb 2022