Golnaz (Gina) Ashtiani
About Golnaz (Gina) Ashtiani
Golnaz (Gina) Ashtiani is a Configuration Management Engineer at Joby Aviation, with a background in project management and software quality assurance. She has worked for several companies in the aerospace and engineering sectors and holds an MBA and an MSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Work at Joby Aviation
Golnaz (Gina) Ashtiani has been employed at Joby Aviation as a Configuration Management Engineer since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing configuration management processes, ensuring that all engineering changes are properly documented and implemented. Her work contributes to the company's focus on developing innovative aerial mobility solutions.
Previous Experience in Aerospace and Engineering
Ashtiani has extensive experience in the aerospace and engineering sectors. She worked at Bombardier Aerospace in various capacities, including Program Manager from 2014 to 2018 and Project Manager from 2011 to 2014. Her tenure at Mechtronix Systems Inc. included roles as a Technical Proposal Engineer and Software Engineer, where she contributed to project management and software development from 2008 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Ashtiani holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the John Molson School of Business, which she completed from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Concordia University between 2003 and 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in project management, software quality assurance, and configuration management.
Project Management Skills
Throughout her career, Ashtiani has demonstrated strong project management skills. She has experience coordinating logistics, supply chain, and engineering methods to ensure successful project delivery. Her ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines has been a key factor in her organizational success.
Professional Motivation
Ashtiani is motivated by challenging projects and values the empowerment to drive them forward. Her proactive approach and excellent communication skills enable her to effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders, contributing to the successful execution of complex initiatives.