Marc Daniel Ortega
About Marc Daniel Ortega
Marc Daniel Ortega is the Director of Engineering for Platform Teams at NewStore Inc., with a diverse background in engineering management across various companies including Amazon, HelloFresh, and Irdeto. He has a strong track record of reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency in software engineering.
Current Role at NewStore
Marc Daniel Ortega serves as the Director of Engineering for Platform Teams at NewStore Inc. since 2022. Based in Berlin, Germany, he is responsible for overseeing engineering initiatives that enhance the company's platform capabilities. His role involves transforming operational teams into platform teams, which improves alignment across various domains including SaaS infrastructure and compliance.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Prior to his current position, Ortega held several significant roles in engineering management. He worked at HelloFresh as Director of Engineering from 2020 to 2022 in Berlin, and at Hudson's Bay Company as Engineering Manager from 2018 to 2020 in County Dublin, Ireland. His experience also includes a tenure as Engineering Manager at de Persgroep Nederland from 2016 to 2018 in Amsterdam-Noordoost.
Technical Leadership at Major Companies
Ortega has held technical leadership positions at various prominent companies. He was a Technical Lead at Amazon for six months in 2018 in Dublin and served as Principal Software Engineer - Lead at Irdeto from 2014 to 2016 in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. His role at Bouygues Telecom as Senior Consultant - Lead from 2011 to 2012 in Velizy, France, further showcases his extensive background in engineering and consulting.
Educational Background in Applied Sciences
Marc Daniel Ortega studied at INSA Toulouse - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Toulouse. He earned a Docteur Es Sciences in Solid State Physics from 1993 to 1996 and an Ingénieur degree in Physique des matériaux from 1988 to 1993. His education provided a strong foundation in applied sciences, contributing to his technical expertise in engineering.
Achievements in Cost Reduction and Compliance
Ortega has achieved significant results in his engineering roles. He accomplished a 30% reduction in running infrastructure costs and a 70% reduction in transaction costs for retailers on a SaaS platform. Additionally, he ensured the yearly renewal of SOC-2 compliance for organizations and introduced a new revenue stream through tax certification, projected to generate approximately 50,000 euros annually.