Guillermo Ruiz-Camauer
EXPERTISE
BIO
I'm a product leader with a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering and a prove ability of bridging the gap between technology and market needs. My experience spans biotech and market research/public opinion has sharpened my skills in stakeholder management, product strategy, and data analysis. I thrive at translating complexity into clear, actionable plans and collaborating across teams to drive products from concept to launch. My technical background enables me to engage meaningfully with engineering teams and guide development with clarity and precision. I am driven by a desire to understand complex systems and contribute to innovative solutions, a passion further fueled by my interest in science fiction and its exploration of imaginative possibilities.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Product Owner, Software Innovations
Sartorius North America
September 2021 - November 2024
• Owned the product vision and backlog for a next-generation software orchestration layer enabling automated aseptic sampling and analysis across a modular bioprocessing platform. Integrated five hardware modules using OPC/UA, SiLA 2, and RESTful APIs, enabling 72-hour autonomous operation and 24/7 lab productivity with zero manual intervention. • Led Agile delivery cycles with distributed engineering and QA teams, aligning cross-functionally with R&D, regulatory, and QA teams to ensure GMP compliance and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 readiness, delivering audit-traceable, validated features critical for regulated pharmaceutical clients. • Conducted Voice of Customer research through site visits and interviews with global pharmaceutical leaders including GSK, AstraZeneca, and Pfizer, shaping roadmap priorities and refining user workflows. Drove early partner adoption via CDP collaboration, refining MVPs and accelerating time-to-feedback and iteration. • Partnered on go-to-market strategy and KPI alignment for product launch, emphasizing lab efficiency, reliability, and regulatory fit. • Spearheaded evaluation of emerging platforms, including CoDeSys as an alternative to Siemens PLCs. Developed Python tooling to accelerate Structured Text code translation, reducing integration time and enhancing flexibility in control architectures. • Explored and recommended tools for OKR tracking, log management and analytics, and biometric identification, contributing to internal innovation pipeline. • Utilized Polarion, Azure DevOps, and Figma for end-to-end lifecycle management, ensuring traceability and team transparency across hardware, software, and compliance domains.
Senior Product Manager
ARESCO / Julio Aurelio S.A.
February 2003 - September 2021
• Created Aresco Instant Research, transforming paper-based polling into a scalable digital platform, cutting data delivery time by 90% and reducing field ops costs by 80% while expanding geographic coverage and data accuracy. • Scaled infrastructure from 8 analog to 5,300+ SIP/E1 channels, enabling the delivery of millions of concurrent automated survey calls with robust load-balancing and failover mechanisms. • Designed and implemented an AI-powered speech analytics pipeline that: • Captured open-ended voice responses in .wav format. • Applied noise reduction and silence trimming for clarity. • Converted audio to text via speech-to-text (STT) engines. • Classified and enriched responses using AI-driven sentiment analysis and topic modeling, accelerating qualitative data interpretation. • Reduced open-ended response analysis from 2 days to 1 hour, 32 manhours to 2. • Developed and deployed RESTful Salesforce integrations to automate CRM workflows, enabling real-time survey response syncing and eliminating redundant manual data entry across client systems. • Directed agile development across multidisciplinary teams, including software engineers, QA, field operators, and telecom vendors, ensuring high availability, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. • Built a real-time data analytics and reporting portal for clients, featuring statistical breakdowns, crosstabs, maps, and visual dashboards—empowering stakeholders with immediate insights to inform political strategy, public sentiment, and resource allocation. • Drove agile roadmap execution, leveraging customer feedback and business intelligence to prioritize features, improve system resilience, and evolve platform capabilities in a fast-paced political and media environment.
Co-Founder / Partner
McLean Technology Group
May 1990 - January 2003
• Co-founded and scaled a custom software development firm serving enterprise clients in Argentina across banking, telecom, manufacturing, and government sectors, including Santander, Telefónica, Reuters, and Unilever. • Led product strategy, delivery, and client success across dozens of complex software initiatives, combining technical leadership, business analysis, and project ownership to drive long-term client partnerships and solution adoption. • Owned the full product lifecycle for platforms ranging from financial reporting systems to telecom billing and workflow automation tools, ensuring solutions aligned with evolving market needs and compliance standards. • Built and managed a high-performing team of up to 18 developers and analysts, overseeing recruitment, mentorship, performance management, and professional development. • Managed client discovery, scope definition, and stakeholder alignment, bridging the gap between non-technical executives and technical teams to ensure delivery of high-value, user-centered solutions. • Designed custom reporting platforms and SQL-driven dashboards that enabled clients to generate actionable insights from real-time and historical data. • Successfully negotiated the partial acquisition by ARESCO, leading to the company’s eventual full acquisition and integration into ARESCO’s broader consulting and polling infrastructure.
EDUCATION
Master of Science
Boston University, May 1989
Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science
Boston University, May 1988
Computer Engineering
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Scrum Product Owner I
Scrum.org
Issued: 1/1/1970 - Expires: 12/31/2022
Credential ID: https://scrum.org/certifcates/900827
Verified Technical Product Manager
8+ years of experience
Preferred commitment: Full Time
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