Ioana Rus

About Ioana Rus

I leverage software and systems engineering methodologies and process improvement approaches to convert individual and team potential into organizational advancements, balancing innovation with practical application, to deliver measurable results.With experience spanning government, industry, and academia, I am committed to driving growth through continuous learning, bringing a perspective that combines technical expertise with strategic leadership.CORE COMPETENCIESTechnical Expertise: Software Engineering • Process Improvement • Quality Management • CMMI Implementation • Process Compliance • Model Based Systems Engineering • Modeling and Simulation • CybersecurityLeadership and Management: Team Leadership and Development • Project Management • Change Management • Mentoring and Coaching • Strategic Planning • Agile/Scrum Methodologies • Cross-functional CollaborationResearch and Development: Research Planning and Execution • Experimental Design • Technology Transfer • Grant Writing • Academic Publishing • Standards DevelopmentCommunication and Training: Technical Writing • Instructional Design • Training Development • Stakeholder Management • Presentation Skills • DocumentationKEY STRENGTHSProblem-Solving and Innovation: Solving complex problems through creativity and analytical thinking • Researching, planning, and executing with methodical rigor • Innovating while maintaining operational excellenceLeadership and Communication: Leading teams through example, collaboration, and mentorship • Communicating adaptively across diverse audiences • Building relationships anchored in trust and integrity Customer and Stakeholder Focus: Aligning technical solutions with stakeholder needs to ensure adoption and satisfaction • Engaging with users to understand their needs and translate them into practical solutions • Developing processes and systems that enhance user experience and operational efficiency

Experience

1. Senior System Engineer

   Columbus Technologies and Services

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Contractor for NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, supporting the Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS).

Education

• University of Maryland University College

  Graduate Certificate

• Arizona State University

  Master's degree

• Arizona State University

  PhD

Skills

• Software Design
• Six Sigma
• Algorithms
• Software Development
• Cyber Security
• Performance Metrics
• Dmaic
• Do-178b
• Unified Modeling Language (Uml)
• Knowledge Management
• Empirical Software Engineering
• Continuous Improvement
• Uml
• Cmmi
• Process Simulation
• Matlab
• Analysis
• Embedded Systems
• Business Process Improvement
• Artificial Intelligence
• Systems Engineering
• Project Management
• Technical Leadership
• Aerospace
• Software Engineering
• Model Based Software Development
• Databases
• Process Engineering
• Root Cause Analysis
• Requirements Management
• Metrics
• Process Improvement
• C
• Programming
• Research
• Process Development
• Teaching
• Embedded Software
• Uml Tools
• Requirements Analysis