Isabele M.

About Isabele M.

The Valkyries Company stands for resilience, precision, and leadership, inspired by the fearless Norse warrior maidens who guided heroes to Valhalla. Just as they honored the worthy, we navigate complex business landscapes to unlock our clients\' full potential.At its core is me, Isabele Mancilha, known as \"the miracle maker\" or \"the rainmaker.\" I craft solutions where others see dead ends. When the impossible arises, I ensure my clients know, backed by a tailored contingency plan. Exceeding expectations isn’t just my standard—it’s how I honor the trust placed in me.Our handpicked team embodies transparency, quality, and a client-first mindset, reflecting our uncompromising standards. With 30+ years of Aerospace expertise in Program and Supply Chain Management, EWIS Design, Engineering and Certification, and high-stakes negotiations, I drive programs from roadblocks to results.Success isn’t luck, it’s what we deliver.

Experience

1. CEO, Founder & Business Consultant

   The Valkyries Company Llc

   Jan 2021 — Present · CA, US

   Program-managed the development of a first-of-its-kind electrical actuator prototype for a mobility startup, enabling a successful $25M funding round and achieving 70% savings in BOM and timeline through strategic supply chain development and disciplined execution.Delivered Safety of Flight (SOF) documentation and engineering support for a Silicon Valley eVTOL program; currently leading requirements definition, qualification, and compliance summaries to secure DER final approval, while managing risk and controlling program costs.Led and accelerated certification campaigns for drones (MTOW > 25 kg), eVTOLs, and aircraft OEMs globally, ensuring compliance with Part 23 and Part 25 regulations through hands-on execution across ATA chapters 29, 32, 27, EWIS, and Electrical Bonding, including DO-160 test qualification witnessing.Reallocated $55M in aerospace spend across Mexico, the USA, and Canada based on performance KPIs, enabling operational goals and ensuring zero shortages during COVID; implemented a group-level Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) system within three months to reinforce supply chain resilience.Established a LATAM supply chain from the ground up and negotiated a $700M commodity contract in under four months, achieving 10% cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier realignment.Drafted and closed a $25M aerospace contract within one month, bridging engineering, commercial, and regulatory domains in close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.Serve as mentor and strategic advisor to startups and scale-ups, actively engaged in leading innovation ecosystems across Silicon Valley, supporting aerospace, advanced mobility, and deep-tech ventures.Founded and delivered “The Executive Bootcamp”, a cross-industry program driving innovation, leadership development, and technical excellence.

Education

• Universidade do Vale do Paraíba

  2002, Aerospace Eng. Technology (L6UK)

  2000 — 2002

• Universidade do Vale do Paraíba

  2005, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Honours

  2000 — 2005

• ETEP

  Tech, Eletronics (L5UK)

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Hirf
• Aircraft
• Ewis
• Mechanical Engineering
• Lightning
• Military
• French
• Team Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Management
• Testing
• Composites
• Systems Engineering
• Systems Design
• Far 25
• Catia
• Aviation
• Analysis
• Cad
• Emi
• Commercial Aviation
• Avionics
• Project Planning
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Pdm
• Electrics
• Continuous Improvement
• Stress Analysis
• Project Management
• Program Management
• German
• Spanish
• Configuration Management
• Engineering Management
• Airworthiness
• English
• Aircraft Design
• Aeronautics
• Matrixone