Ottmann is the director for non-credit professional development programs and program director for the Master of Engineering: Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE) and Master of Engineering in Data Analytics (MEDA). She has more than 25 years of experience in a variety of engineering, manufacturing and leadership roles for multi-national companies. Prior to joining the Office of Interdisciplinary Professional Programs, Ottmann lead large global teams with operations, sales, and research & development in North America, Europe and Asia for Danaher and Thermo Fisher Scientific.