Lymari Castro-Diaz

Senior Systems Engineer

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Practice Consultant (SPC)

Enterprise Business Agility Strategist

Professional Summary

Results-driven Systems Engineer and enterprise transformation practitioner with 20+ years of experience supporting mission‑critical efforts across the federal government. Brings deep expertise in systems‑level thinking, Scaled Agile delivery, Lean Portfolio Management, and applied AI enablement, operating within highly regulated, high‑stakes environments. Known for a hands‑on, execution‑first approach that integrates technical rigor, leadership accountability, and enterprise discipline to translate strategy into sustained real‑world results.

Certifications and Credentials

• Stevens Institute of Technology: Masters in Systems Engineering
• Cornell University: Masters in Engineering Physics
• University of Puerto Rico: Bachelors in Physics
• Harvard Business School AI Institute: Generative and Agentic AI in HR, Generative and Agentic AI in Product Management, Generative and Agentic AI in Strategy, Generative and Agentic AI in Marketing, Generative and Agentic AI in Finance, Generative and Agentic AI in R&D, Generative and Agentic AI in Public Sector.
• Skillsoft: Prompt Engineering, AI in IT Automation: Integrating AI Automation in IT Operations, Data Visualization.
• Agile: Enterprise Business Agility Strategist, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Practice Consultant (SPC), SAFe Agilist, SAFe Government Practitioner, SAFe Lean Portfolio Management, Large Scaled Scrum Practitioner, Scrum at Scale Practitioner, Agility Health Facilitator, SAFe Empowering Agile roles with AI and Product Management Skill Series.
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 2: Certification in Engineering.
• Georgia Tech Institute of Technology: Radar Signal Processing Certification

Presentations

• Women of Color Conference
• Society of Women Engineers
• International Council of Systems Engineering
• Agile Alliance