Rafael Ordaz

About Rafael Ordaz

As a Senior Electrical/Software Engineer, I specialize in designing and deploying innovative hardware and software solutions to tackle complex industrial and technical challenges. My recent work at Parker Wellbore was recognized with a Vision Award for developing a hardware-software system that ensures the quality of critical wireless drilling rig sensors, involving custom PCB design, embedded systems (ESP, ZigBee), and statistical analysis. This project notably resulted in over in cost savings.Previously at Honeywell, I built and deployed software implementation and diagnostic tools using C# and Python, and managed hardware and network solutions for industrial markets. My expertise spans full-stack development, including IoT, embedded systems, cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure certified), and industrial automation, with a strong focus on problem-solving, efficiency, and quality assurance. I am committed to continuous learning and applying cutting-edge technologies to create tangible, impactful results.

Experience

1. Senior Engineer

   Nabors Industries

   Mar 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Senior Engineer at Nabors, specializing in electrical and software engineering for the Parker Wellbore\'s TorqTek and TorqSub product lines. Responsible for evaluating and enhancing existing hardware designs while leading the design, prototyping, and testing of hardware and software solutions to address field challenges and optimize performance.Responsibilities- Evaluate and enhance existing hardware designs, including PCBs and connectivity, and perform firmware updates- Lead the design, prototyping, testing, and production of hardware and software solutions to address field challenges and optimize performance- Design, prototype, test, and produce electrical equipment for hazardous areas in compliance with IEC-60•••11 and IEC-60•••14 standards- Utilize 3D printing technologies for prototyping and small-scale production- Author documentation for the assembly of electrical equipment designed and built in our lab or manufacturing facility- Collaborate with on-shore and off-shore manufacturing partners for key electronic components- Lead software and hardware R&D projects.Tools & Languages- C#, Python, C, C++- SolidWorks- Microcontrollers- ModbusHighlights- Vision Award Recipient Q3 2024: This recognition was awarded for my contributions in designing and building hardware and software solutions to test, diagnose, and ensure the quality of wireless sensors critical to CRT operations- Implement Version Control strategies for legacy software using GIT

Education

• Universidad de Oriente (VE)

  Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

  1997 — 2002

• Arizona State University

  Master’s Degree, Embedded Systems (MEng)

Skills

• Project Management
• Php
• Petroleum
• Windows Azure
• Deltav
• C#
• Mvvm
• Sap Products
• Electrical
• Git
• Engineering
• Phpmyadmin
• Integration
• User Interface
• Mysql
• Plc
• Control Systems Design
• Manufacturing
• Data Acquisition
• Html
• Ladder Logic
• Cdma
• Control Valves
• Tracction Motors
• Electrical Engineering
• Java
• Arduino
• Mvc
• Visual Studio
• Office 365
• Data Aquisition
• Linux
• Css
• Cloud Computing
• Engineering Design
• Databases
• Instrumentation
• Wireless
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Bilingual-English/Spanish