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Asheville, Nc, Us

Asheville, Nc, Us

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

- Lead developer for test cell automation and control software (LabVIEW Real-Time) deployed to multiple test sites globally- Led effort to standardize test platform (hardware and software) across multiple test cell types, including hot gas stand, NVH, and engine stand at global sites to reduce required testing resources- Lead developer for actuator component test systems (LabVIEW FPGA)- Support e-product development (automotive electrification), including high voltage power supply integration and test automation

Austin , Texas, Us

- Lead developer for NI Direct Injector Control and Measurement (DCM) software, including embedded application, open source project, and NI VeriStand custom device- Traveled to key customer and partner sites across Europe for technical sales and training on the DCM hardware and software- Supported standard product testing for certification (EMC, Thermal, Shock & Vibration), leading to a timely development and production schedule- Created DCM hardware and software documentation in the form of user manuals, getting started documents, and video tutorials

Austin , Texas, Us

- Project lead for multiple turn-key custom engine control and measurement solutions implementing next-cycle combustion feedback control- Lead developer for NI Engine Control System (ECS) Real-Time and FPGA software, an open-source software package for developing advanced engine control solutions on NI ECS hardware- Implemented a custom solution for a Tier 1 supplier, running a complex Simulink model on NI hardware using two separate PXI chassis and reflective memory technology- Managed NI-PCG device driver packaging and distribution, documentation, and support- Developed, documented, and supported NI Combustion Analysis Software- Designed and implemented 4-cylinder GDI engine test stand as an internal test platform for NI-PCG hardware and software products

San Antonio, Tx, Us

Mechanical Engineering Dept., Thermodynamics I, Summer 2015

Mississippi State, Ms, Us

Advisor: Professor Sundar R. KrishnanPh.D. Dissertation: "Detailed Characterization of Conventional and Low Temperature Dual Fuel Combustion in Compression Ignition Engines"- Managed projects in a combustion engines research lab using light duty, heavy duty, and single cylinder research engines operating on a variety of fuels- Implemented dual fuel LTC on a 12.9L turbocharged heavy-duty engine using propane as the primary fuel and diesel as the pilot fuel- Designed, implemented, and commissioned a heavy-duty engine test cell, including engine mounts, shaft couplers, thermal management systems, fuel and air systems, instrumentation, and an open architecture engine controller- Designed, executed, and evaluated both analytical and optimization style test matrices for performance and emissions with diesel and dual fuel combustion- Directed and oversaw the work of up to five undergraduate student workers and worked closely with four masters and one PhD student.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering