Guillermo Martinez

2019 – 2026
Robotics | Senior R&D Manager | Eng Team Lead, Kindred AI | Ocado
Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Product Strategy & Business Growth
● Spearheaded a 5-year strategic product vision and roadmap, aligning long-term R&D milestones with corporate growth targets and managing departmental budgets in collaboration with Finance and Procurement.
● Engineered comprehensive ROI models and API strategies for B2B SaaS and Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) platforms, driving customer adoption and long-term contract value.
● Developed and executed product plans that optimized customer CAPEX/OPEX, delivering measurable improvements in production efficiency and hardware lifecycle value.
● Defined and tracked high-impact Product Success Metrics (OKRs), managing cross-organizational dependencies and crafting compelling product narratives for executive leadership.
Technical Execution & Product Delivery
● Orchestrated cross-functional engineering pods—spanning Full-stack Software, Advanced Controls, and Hardware—to deliver integrated, high-performance Robotics and Automation solutions.
● Led the GTM (Go-To-Market) and deployment of AI/ML-driven solutions, including 3D vision and teleoperation systems, transitioning products from lab R&D to large-scale production environments.
● Architected automated data ecosystems using BigQuery and Looker to democratize self-service analytics, enabling a data-informed culture that optimized site operations and KPIs.
● Standardized Agile/Kanban frameworks to streamline backlog prioritization, ensuring on-time delivery of complex technical roadmaps in fast-paced startup environments.
Leadership & Engineering Management
● Directed a high-performing team of engineers and researchers, fostering a culture of “failing fast and learning fast” to accelerate innovation and reduce time-to-market.
● Championed an inclusive and transparent work culture that boosted team performance, reduced employee churn, and enhanced cross-departmental collaboration.
● Acted as the primary bridge between technical teams and B2B clients, gathering requirements and translating complex technical limitations into actionable development items.
● Mentored junior staff and led recruitment efforts, identifying growth opportunities and setting career milestones to build a world-class engineering and product organization.

2018 – 2019
SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE ENGINEER, ACCENTURE INTEGRATION.
Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
● Directed the end-to-end software architecture and project management of process control solutions, integrating cloud-based monitoring within automated manufacturing environments.
● Led remote deployment strategies using Docker to streamline the installation and upgrading of new systems, significantly reducing on-site downtime and operational friction.
● Authored comprehensive functional design specifications (FDS), software architecture diagrams, and technical documentation for complex automation ecosystems.
● Architected robust cybersecurity frameworks and container security measures (Docker) to protect site networks and cloud-to-edge communications from vulnerabilities.
● Validated system integration via automated database checkouts, ensuring high data integrity between on-site hardware and cloud-based control layers.
● Facilitated technical knowledge transfer and training for client engineering teams on new software deployments.

2014 – 2018
Advanced Controls Engineer, Woodgrove Technologies.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
● Developed, tested and installed process control and power management solutions for sites worldwide.
● Managed and developed control systems, algorithms and code according to client and site-specific safety and objectives.
● Administered on-site and remote support troubleshooting.
● Authored standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation.
● Conducted client training.
● Managed on site client relations.

2011 – 2014
Automation & Process Control Supervisor, Mining International.
● Planned and implemented preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
● Conducted new project initiatives for the development, installation and maintenance of field equipment for both plant and underground facilities.
● Trained and managed multi-disciplinary teams.
● Scheduled and reviewed employee activities and targets.
● Trained employees on safe work practices.
● Developed and programmed human machine interface (HMI) for operators.
● Oversaw the procurement of spare parts and scheduling for maintenance activities during operation shutdowns.
● Audited and developed advanced system controls working with inter-multidisciplinary teams to achieve desired goals and standards.

Education
June 2006 – June 2010
Bachelor Engineering In Mechatronics | Robotics
Specialty in Robotics and Control | GPA 3.7

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
● Proficient in designing, documenting, and implementing system architecture and complex control schemes.
● Vast knowledge and practical experience with international policies, procedures, and safety standards.
● Experienced in applied research and development in Autonomous AI/ML systems integration.
● Proficiency in designing and implementing safety-critical, real-time control systems.
● Expert knowledge of industrial and wireless communication networks including design, security implementation, maintenance, and advanced remote diagnostics.
● Advanced proficiency in system network design, configuration, and security management.
● Skilled in data analysis, interpretation, and visualization of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive optimization and decision-making.
● Advanced theoretical and practical understanding of control theory.
● Knowledge and practical understanding of robotic kinematics and motion planning.
● Proven track record of collaborating effectively within diverse, multidisciplinary teams to deliver imaginative and high-value technical solutions.
● Experienced in advanced vision system and physics simulation modeling.
● Hands-on experience with major industrial robot arms, including FANUC, Kuka, Kawasaki,
● Universal Robots, and ABB (Delta and 6-axis configurations) & ROS integration.
● Experienced in advanced vision system and physics simulation modeling.
● Expertise in electrical wiring design, troubleshooting, commissioning, and validation of mission-critical IT infrastructure and robotic or system automation control panels.
● Advanced knowledge on network communication protocols and various industrial fieldbus protocols (Modbus, Ethernet, EtherCat, Profibus, CAN).
● Vast knowledge of instrumentation and controls, component selection and design in safety-critical and non critical systems, sensors, machine vision, VFDs, servo motors, etc.
● Experience of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming (e.g., Ladder Logic, Structured Text).
● Experience in programming, debugging, and advanced code troubleshooting.
● Experienced in conducting EMI / EMC tests for new product introduction and site integration.
● Experienced in creating BOM’s, manufacturing drawings and QA/QC standards for products.
● Experience in programming, debugging, and advanced code troubleshooting.
● A perceptive and enthusiastic team player with strong negotiation, interpersonal, and consensus-building skills.

OPERATING SYSTEMS:
● Linux / Windows / MacOs

ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE:
● MSOffice | G-suite | Jira | Confluence | Slack | Asana | Miro
● Solidworks | OnShape | AutoCAD | Altium | E-plan

LANGUAGES:
● English (full professional proficiency)
● Spanish (full professional proficiency)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Living in Canada. US Citizen.