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Rainforest Innovations
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Brendan Chan, Ph.D is listed as Co-Founder at Rainforest Innovations, based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at navistar.com and a matched LinkedIn profile for Brendan Chan, Ph.D.
Brendan Chan, Ph.D previously worked as Sr. Chief Engineer - Autonomy and Active Safety at Oshkosh Corporation and Chief Engineer - Autonomy and Active Safety at Oshkosh Corporation. Brendan Chan, Ph.D holds Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech.
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About Brendan Chan, Ph.D
Collaborative and engaging servant leader, experienced with driving technological and product growth with strategic leadership. Critical Thinker, hands-on with extensive experience planning and executing vision with game-changing, data-driven strategies for organizations in areas of advanced technologies such as Automation and Intelligent Products. Strong record of success building effective technical teams and developing products with strength in cross-functional collaboration. 15+ years of experience covering a very wide spectrum of responsibilities, including simulation development, production engineering, project management, R&D management, technology roadmapping (Active Safety, AI, Automation) and cross-functional leadership roles.Self-aware, approachable and progressive industry thought leader with strong technical instincts and a solid understanding of operational accelerators in different-sized teams, leveraging key insights and the role of engineering across organizations. Connected many startups and partners to accelerate technological adoption and help organizations gain key first-mover advantages. Adaptable executive able to thrive in different organizations, cultures and environments. Recipient of technical awards (2012 SAE Forest R McFarland, ASME Fellow), Industry awards (2019 SAE Foundation/DENSO Young Industry Leader, Tau Beta Pi Distinguished Alumnus) and company performance awards (Oshkosh Excellence Award, Navistar StarPower Award, Virginia Tech Citizen Scholar). Published in peer-reviewed journals and inventor holding multiple patents. Speaker/Panelist at industry events such as the NVIDIA GTC, SAE COMVEC and Tech AD.Always happy to make a new connection, so drop me a line!
Listed skills include Automotive, Simulations, Vehicle Dynamics, Engineering, and 13 others.
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9 roles · 19 years
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Sr. Chief Engineer - Autonomy And Active Safety
CurrentHead of Active Safety Cross-Segment Initiative - Enhancing the multi-segment cross functional collaborative framework to accelerate the launch of new products! Heading up the SAE J3319 Task Force for XIL AEB Simulation for Heavy Trucks
Jul 2022 - Present
Chief Engineer - Autonomy And Active Safety
Creating the future of Autonomy and Active Safety Systems @ Oshkosh!Strategic and Tactical responsibilities in ADAS/Autonomous development for multiple segments Business development with startups and tier 1 suppliers for mutually beneficial collaborationResponsible for facilitation of strategy and execution for ADAS/Autonomous initiatives across all segmentsChanging the world of ADAS/Autonomy one vehicle platform at a time!
Oct 2019 - Jul 2022
Volunteer Mentor
CurrentServing as a volunteer mentor for Tau Beta Pi Mentoring Program
Sep 2024 - Present
Adv. Technologies - Adas/Autonomy Technical Lead
Pioneered and launched ADAS/Autonomous developmentCreated relationships with startups and tier 1 to achieve win-win outcomesResponsible for guidance of strategy and execution of ADAS/Autonomous initiatives at the C-LevelRepresent Navistar in SAE, ASME and EMA
Oct 2017 - Oct 2019
Technical Specialist/Manager - Vehicle Dynamics And Adas
-Responsible for FMVSS136 and FMVSS121 Testing and Simulation Compliance Strategy-Technical Lead for Stability and ADAS validation-Lead activities in vehicle dynamics simulation and testing correlation-Lead activities in full vehicle Hardware-in-the-loop Simulation for Active Safety Systems
Jan 2016 - Oct 2017
Lead Simulation Engineer - Vehicle Dynamics Simulation
-Executed development advanced simulation projects and administered NDA and JDA for development activities with suppliers and vendors. -Negotiated win-win supply contracts with vendors by leveraging joint development improvements in tools and capabilities.-Developed multibody (ADAMS) and real-time capable models(HIL) for advanced simulation of heavy trucks for validation and development.-Developed advanced vehicle dynamics model in ADAMS for medium duty and heavy duty commercial vehicles.-Worked with members of the EMA (Truck Manufacturers Association) to develop test standards and analyze test data for FMVSS 136 (Stability control regulation for heavy trucks).-Utilized data analytics to accelerate vehicle development via analysis of relevant performance information and reduced time for developmental testing for vehicle level attributes. -Evaluate vehicle dynamics and recommend design changes for mass-customizing vocational commercial vehicle configurations. -Collaborated with test engineers to correlate full vehicle models for ride and handling, durability and road loads and field issues.-Received the Navistar StarPower Award from the CEO for performing vehicle dynamics analysis which delivered the TerraStar 4x4 program. The vehicle was selected by the ATD as the 2014 ATD medium duty truck of the year.
May 2012 - Jan 2016
Staff Engineer
-Managed real-time vehicle dynamics simulation for DAS and Stability Control Validation.-Developed advanced virtual validation procedures to increase coverage to be in line with ISO26262.-Developed multiple HIL simulation labs for commercial vehicle simulation and managed over $500k worth of capital equipment.-Collaborated with government agencies to develop and validate real-time class 8 tractor-trailer simulators.-Collaborated with test and product engineers to ensure proper coverage of DVP&R for stability control and forward collision safety systems.-Served as key member of algorithm development and validation for Wingman Advanced Safety system.
Nov 2008 - May 2012
Test Engineer
-Managed modal lab and scheduling of Technicians for vehicle and lab testing. -Responsibilities include testing for foundation, actuation and modulation parts, as well as support for dynamometer and anechoic chamber testing.-Managed over $500k worth of equipment for NVH testing.-Developed brake dynamometer procedures for DVP&R performance verification-Developed Operational Deflection Shape (ODS) procedure with Polytec Scanning Laser Vibrometer for brake noise root cause determination.-Collaborated with CAE engineers for correlation of NVH modes using Vibrometer Data
2008 - 2009
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Brendan Chan, Ph.D education
Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering
Virginia Tech
Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Electrical Engineering
Michigan Technological University
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What company does Brendan Chan, Ph.D work for?
Brendan Chan, Ph.D works for Rainforest Innovations.
What is Brendan Chan, Ph.D's role at Rainforest Innovations?
Brendan Chan, Ph.D is listed as Co-Founder at Rainforest Innovations.
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AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @navistar.com for Brendan Chan, Ph.D at Rainforest Innovations.
Where is Brendan Chan, Ph.D based?
Brendan Chan, Ph.D is based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States while working with Rainforest Innovations.
What companies has Brendan Chan, Ph.D worked for?
Brendan Chan, Ph.D has worked for Rainforest Innovations, Oshkosh Corporation, Ambition In Motion, Navistar Inc, and Bendix.
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Brendan Chan, Ph.D holds Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech.
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Brendan Chan, Ph.D is listed with skills including Automotive, Simulations, Vehicle Dynamics, Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Dfmea, Mechanical Engineering, and Continuous Improvement.
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