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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

-Lead a cross-divisional team focused on reducing aircraft fuel burn during ground operations, flying operations and variable weight-Create and execute on long-term strategic sustainability plans-Work with leaders to develop, prioritize and manage emissions saving initiatives-Collaborate with subject-matter-experts responsible for leading projects within their divisions-Support subject-matter-experts with business case development, project planning, and executive presentations-Maintain subject matter expertise in near-term and long-term innovations and industry trends-Develop and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors that support Delta’s sustainability efforts

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

-Lead a cross-divisional team focused on reducing aircraft fuel burn during ground operations-Create and execute on long-term strategic sustainability plans-Work with leaders to develop, prioritize and manage emissions saving initiatives-Collaborate with subject-matter-experts responsible for leading projects within their divisions-Support subject-matter-experts with business case development, project planning, and executive presentations-Maintain subject matter expertise in near-term and long-term innovations and industry trends-Develop and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors that support Delta’s sustainability efforts

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

-Lead Delta’s Ground Support Equipment electrification strategy-Lead communication among and between industry segments (i.e. airlines, airports, suppliers)-Lead external efforts to increase use of Delta electrification standards within the industry and influence over infrastructure and regulations as the initial voice of electrification for GSE-Engage with relevant airport / municipal / airline operator / equipment stakeholders to gain influence on infrastructure and improve access to grants-Create detailed asset replacement plan including budget, milestones, and accountability-Manage replacement plan timing and funding for capital and operating expenses from internal and external sources considering infrastructure, operations, and procurement-Align internal and external functional stakeholders including infrastructure, operations, and procurement teams (airports, corporate real estate, government affairs, legal, port authorities)-Create and execute cross-functional operations readiness plan considering required facilities upgrades, operator and maintenance training requirements and spare part inventory-Lead two direct reports with oversite of the electrification strategy and equipment allocation for Delta GSE

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

-Lead for developing Delta’s electrification strategy including identifying gaps and risks, determining long term charging infrastructure approach and equipment allocation plan-Manage a multi-million dollar budget for charger projects across Delta's network-Organize cross-divisional teams for electrification strategy including executives from operations, corporate real estate, corporate safety and sustainability and government affairs-Conducted site audits of current charging infrastructure and documented ramp operation at all major airports-Collaborated with federal, state and local governmental agencies to secure grant funding for long term airport electrification projects

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

- Subject matter expert for thermal simulation and analysis for all power-split hybrid and battery-electric vehicle programs in electrified powertrain engineering (12+ programs)- Established company’s first electrified vehicle thermal component durability and life study leveraging big data analytics to quantify customer usage trends- Thermal lead for next generation vehicle architecture and system sizing optimizing cost, weight and performance- Lead for thermal systems requirements focusing on new vehicle use cases and technologies

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Rotational program including: Electrified Powertrain Engineering - eDrive Design & Release EngineerVehicle Engineering - Vehicle Dynamics Test EngineerElectrified Powertrain Engineering - Climate Systems EngineerProgram Management - SuperDuty Launch AnalystElectrified Powertrain Engineering - Hybrid Calibration Engineer

Atlanta, Georgia , Us

Thermal management of electric machines

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Certificate, Model Based Systems Engineering