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Orlando, Fl, Us

Mettawa, Il, Us

Rolle, Canton Of Vaud, Ch

- Responsible for leading the development of innovative automotive electrified boosting technology for customer applications including: E-Turbo, eCompressor and Inverter/Power Electronics development.- End-to-end project owner: program management, simulation, analysis, design, packaging, prototype, testing.- Single point of contact for OEM customer’s advanced tech projects for Electric Boosting and Hybridization.- Responsible for leading cross-functional teams (design, manufacture and test) to deliver new prototype and series-intent electrified turbocharger technology according to customer specifications and industry trends.- Program Management responsible: cost & technical offer preparation; risk assessments; timing & delivery. - Successfully delivered multiple E-Turbo and Power Electronic tech demonstrator hardware for OEM tests.- Leader of product target setting and system requirements definition for: electric motor sizing (power, current and speed ratings), inverter sizing, duty-cycle, thermal, packaging, safety and system requirements.- Owner of customer Gap Analyses for Systems Requirements, integration and Functional Safety definition.- Supporting system integration for eBoost technology within the customer’s hybrid vehicle layouts: 48-400V integration, motor generator unit (MGU) utilization (motor/generator) and emissions strategy optimization.- Responsible for on-boarding, mentoring and training new and junior colleagues within the team.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

- Leader of a cross-functional team of R&D engineers, designers, production/test techs, buyers and suppliers to develop and launch innovative electric turbocharger concepts for Formula 1 and motorsports application.- Technical Lead responsible for: aeromechanical and structural design, analysis, packaging, motor generator unit system integration, weight reduction, bearing design, rotor dynamics and air bearing application.- End-to-end product development from concept to production: design, analysis, validation and production. - Executed multiple turbocharger concept launches during each Formula 1 racing season as simultaneous parallel-path development projects with each concept requiring separate product development plans.- Single point of contact for a Formula 1 customer team responsible for turbo and power unit development. - Managed customer communication, program management, issue resolution and weekly design reviews. - Implemented new design and supplier development standards, production and quality control processes and innovative validation plans to ensure reliability while pushing mechanical and material design limits.- Gas Stand Testing: responsible for test planning, troubleshooting, instrumentation, validation, Post Test Analysis (PTA), - Root Cause Analysis (RCA), interpretation and communication of results to the customer.- Hired and mentored a new team of engineer direct reports while establishing an improved team structure.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

- Full ownership of Caterpillar's C175 engine applications: Mine Trucks, Generators, Locomotives, Marine. - Responsible for Turbocharger performance matching, Bill of Materials (BOM), prototypes, validation testing (DVP&R), gas stand testing, on-engine testing, supply base issue resolution, production launches.- Led a project that resolved one of Honeywell's largest customer warranty issues in less than eight months.- Stepped up as engineering team lead, ensuring the timely completion of critical tasks resulting in the successful launch of the solution that resolved a warranty issue saving millions per year in warranty costs.- Provided exceptional customer support: on-site design reviews, on-time delivery and management updates.- Managed critical hardware builds and testing while exceeding milestones and customer expectations.- Launched multiple new production and in-flight programs under expedited program timelines.- Provided routine face-to-face support at customer sites including weekly project and design reviews.- Certified all new C175 Marine applications according to marine regularity body requirements.- Organized and managed recruiting activities at local engineering universities in an effort to recruit interns.- Track record of delivering quality results that exceed expectations while seeking new growth opportunities.

Indianapolis, In, Us

Volunteer tutor focusing on STEM topics for an after school program for at-risk children in Indianapolis.

Irving, Texas, Us

• Responsible for product validation support in the motor grader group at Caterpillar's Proving Grounds.• Executed multiple machine, engine and powertrain validation tests requiring organizational skills, technical testing and instrumentation knowledge along with the documentation and presentation of results.• Specifically focused on engine and component validation: turbocharger, air system, EGR, heat exchangers.• Initially worked on design, detailing and design team support using CAD (ProE).

Peoria, Illinois, Us

• Collaborated with the frame, drivetrain and suspension teams to design and assemble a fully tested and tuned autocross style FSAE car for the collegiate competition in Detroit, Michigan. • Responsible for design, analysis, fabrication and validation for the steering system, driveshafts and brakes.• Competition targets were met and exceeded while subjected to tight timing/personnel/budget constraints.

• Spent summer of 2007 in Guatemala performing construction jobs in impoverished villages.• Worked with a team of ten people from the United States and various organizations in Guatemala.• Presented an account of the trip to the New Wilmington Mission Conference in New Wilmington, PA.