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Debra R. Haahr-Garcia

Sunnyvale

Summary

Results-driven Product Lifecycle and Configuration Management professional with 20+ years of experience across high-tech, telecom, and aerospace industries. Expert in applying rigorous configuration management rules and principles to ensure complete, accurate, and controlled product data from prototype through production and into sustaining phases. Adept at driving NPI readiness while maintaining the integrity of engineering change processes, BOM structures, and release protocols across global teams. Proven success leading PLM/PDM strategy, system integrations, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize product data flow and operational execution.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Lifecycle Manager / SolidWorks PDM Admin

Gatik AI
06.2024 - Current
  • Lead PLM efforts supporting both NPI and sustaining development. Serve as OpenBOM admin and SolidWorks PDM administrator, ensuring clean part setup, data governance, and structured release flows.
  • Established part numbering and description standards to align data between PLM and ERP systems.
  • Developed change control processes that accelerate proto-to-production transitions.
  • Maintain procurement BOMs for NPI purchasing; manage part creation in NetSuite.
  • Collaborate with engineers on drawing packages and CAD standards.
  • Administer OpenBOM users, attributes, and approval groups; train and support system users.

Product Lifecycle & Program Manager

Woven by Toyota
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Managed the enterprise implementation of Windchill PLM/PDM, deprecating legacy Arena PLM.
  • Led configuration rules and data practices for engineering readiness and production handoff.
  • Directed all hosted services for Windchill and served as liaison to CAD and inventory systems (ION).
  • Developed change management frameworks to support early hardware validation and vehicle readiness.
  • Drove alignment across PLM, ERP, CAD, logistics, and supply chain operations.
  • Created documentation and training for cross-platform PLM usage on Mac and Windows.
  • Role concluded due to company-wide reduction in force.

X – PLM Team Manager & Program Manager

Loon LLC
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Owned full lifecycle product data and change management across prototype, production, and sustaining phases.
  • Oversaw ~60,000 parts, ~3,000 assemblies, and 7,700+ change orders across Agile PLM and related systems.
  • Defined and implemented CM access protocols, drawing standards, and export compliance classifications.
  • Led major integrations with Oracle EBS, Apriso MES, and SAP ERP.
  • Served as PLM lead on tool migrations (Agile ↔ Enovia), including user training and reimplementation.
  • Directed contractor and internal user onboarding and system governance.
  • Position ended due to company closure.

Product Configuration Manager / OEM Product Specialist

NetApp
01.2004 - 01.2014
  • Supported OEM product readiness and configuration integrity through Agile and Oracle systems.
  • Managed all OEM-specific part setup, change control, and Agile workflows.
  • Created quoting tools, trained users, and supported system upgrades and test cycles.
  • Maintained software licensing database and trained external partners on tool usage and licensing protocols.
  • Previous Roles Include
  • Data Admin Manager, Procket Networks
  • Business Systems Lead, Desana Systems
  • Sr. Product Config Manager, Nokia IP (Ipsilon)
  • Documentation Analyst, NeXT Computer
  • ECO Analyst, Sun Microsystems
  • Documentation Specialist, Apple Computer

Skills

  • PLM/PDM Strategy & Governance, Configuration Management for NPI & Sustaining, ERP System Integration (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite), Change Control & Engineering Documentation, Team Development & Cross-Functional Alignment, CAD & Data Standards Enforcement, Agile PLM, Windchill, OpenBOM, SolidWorks PDM, Process Improvement & Compliance Enablement
  • Agile PLM, OpenBOM, Windchill, Enovia 3DS, SAP, Oracle EBS, NetSuite, Apriso MES, ION, SolidWorks PDM, Zero Wait-State

Timeline

Product Lifecycle Manager / SolidWorks PDM Admin

Gatik AI
06.2024 - Current

Product Lifecycle & Program Manager

Woven by Toyota
04.2022 - 07.2023

X – PLM Team Manager & Program Manager

Loon LLC
01.2014 - 01.2021

Product Configuration Manager / OEM Product Specialist

NetApp
01.2004 - 01.2014

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