Linda Galvis
Kitchener
Summary
Professional manufacturing specialist with comprehensive experience in production processes and quality control. Expertise in optimizing workflows, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining machinery. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable in all tasks. Skilled in problem-solving, process improvement, and equipment maintenance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacture Engineering Support
Teledyne Dalsa, now Teledyne Image
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Qualification for the wire bonding process and new products, using different tests to assure compliance with Teledyne standards. Failure analysis and Quality Control.
COVID-19 – Vaccination Clinic
Boardwalk clinic
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Screening of vaccination customers before entrance to the building. Data entry to the Health Care Vaccination Software, including previous verification that all presented documents from the customer are legitimate and true with the information in the database.
- Supply vaccines as needed for doctors and nurses, and follow inventory data and brochures, stickers, office and medical supplies, juices or water as needed.
- Ensure that customers after received vaccination comply with the waiting time for second effects from the vaccination clinic, book new appointments, and print vaccination certificates.
Quality Inspector
North Inc. (Formerly Thalmic Labs)
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Complex micro assembly of electro-optic parts. Inspected purchased parts, parts in process, and final assemblies for conformance to drawings, work orders, bills of material, specifications, test procedures, and visual criteria.
- Collected yield figures to measure manufacturing performance throughout the process and contributed to yield reviews and helped drive yield improvements.
- Executed containment actions to protect customers from known manufacturing, engineering, and supplier defects.
- Helped train new Quality Inspectors on internal procedures, quality, database management, and expectations.
Sample Generation - Preparation Technician
Labstat International ULC
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Generated samples in compliance with the published SOPs and tested methods using specialized machines; actively managed production logs, internal database tracking, and machine calibration.
- Applied Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) for special procedures or analysis.
- Maintenance and cleaning of laboratory/testing equipment and facility room.
Failure Analysis - Materials Interconnected Lab Specialist
Blackberry Ltd.
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Resident in charge of all Thermoiré Analysis (warpage measurements for components and PCBs) (PS400 Akrometrix - Thermoiré System). IPC - PCB inspection standards and cross-sectioning, and failure analysis of electronic components.
- Equipment for IPC corrosion test methods: Copper mirror, halide and fluoride ion test, Surface Insulation Resistance (SIR), electrochemical migration (ECM testing) to qualify new material.
- X-Ray Inspection Criteria & Common Defects Analysis – Fein Focus and Cougar X-Ray Machine; XR Fluorescence (XRF) Analysis – Lead Free Components for RoHS compliance, plating thickness, miscellaneous elemental analysis.
Education
Accounting and Payroll Diploma -
TriOS College
01.2025
Post Graduate Study Business Administration - undefined
Universidad Nuestra Senora del Rosario
01.1998
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering - undefined
Universidad de America
01.1991
Skills
- Attention to Detail: Stays attentive and aware, catches errors before completing assignments, and maintains high quality standard for work
- Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAGE 50, and QuickBooks
- Team Collaboration: work well in a team setting, offering support to co-workers, and contributing to a positive work environment
- Sales and Upselling: Capable of identifying customer needs and suggesting relevant products or solutions
- Interpersonal skills, working on teams, with heavy reliance on the team to accomplish goals
- Follows safety policies and procedures Identifies and corrects safety hazards
- Drives Execution & Self-Motivated: Demonstrates the ability to deliver results without close supervision despite a large workload, competing demands, and a paced environment Ensures tasks are completed on time, without error, and meet quality standards
- Customer Service: Effective communication with a focus on providing helpful and friendly assistance to customers
- Organization & Time Management: Ability to manage tasks efficiently, prioritize responsibilities, and work in a fast environment
- Problem-Solving: Creative and resourceful in addressing customer needs and resolving issues
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved Quality by completing the Company Test with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved electronic defects, which led to improved quality testing and production.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Certified IPC Specialist IPC-A-610 E Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies
- SMTA International Conference on Soldering and Reliability (ICSR), 2007, 2010, 2011 and 2012
- Certified Communication Skills course – Gandy Associates, 2010
- Certificate in EPTAC’s Hand Soldering Operator for Wires & Terminals and Gold Cups, Surface Mount Technologies following standards IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 and IPC-7711
- Studying a third language – Portuguese 2nd Level, 2024; Native Language Spanish.
Interests
- Volunteering
- Animal Care
- Playing Sports
- Mindfulness Practices
- Drawing and Painting
- Gardening
- Cooking
Timeline
COVID-19 – Vaccination Clinic
Boardwalk clinic
01.2021 - 01.2022
Manufacture Engineering Support
Teledyne Dalsa, now Teledyne Image
01.2019 - 01.2024
Quality Inspector
North Inc. (Formerly Thalmic Labs)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Sample Generation - Preparation Technician
Labstat International ULC
01.2015 - 01.2018
Failure Analysis - Materials Interconnected Lab Specialist
Blackberry Ltd.
01.2006 - 01.2014
Post Graduate Study Business Administration - undefined
Universidad Nuestra Senora del Rosario
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering - undefined
Universidad de America
Accounting and Payroll Diploma -
TriOS College
Similar Profiles
NISCHALA DNISCHALA D
Manufacturing Planner and Buyer at Teledyne DalsaManufacturing Planner and Buyer at Teledyne Dalsa
Muhammad ArslanMuhammad Arslan
Production Auditor at Teledyne Storm MicrowaveProduction Auditor at Teledyne Storm Microwave
Elizabeth PerezElizabeth Perez
Machine Operator / Assembler1 at Teledyne Battery ProductsMachine Operator / Assembler1 at Teledyne Battery Products
Navdeep Navdeep null
Sales Floor Team Member at Quesada Burritos & TacosSales Floor Team Member at Quesada Burritos & Tacos
Rahel LmanRahel Lman
Client Service Coordinator at Bayshore Specialty RxClient Service Coordinator at Bayshore Specialty Rx