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Detroit, Mi, Us

Auburn Hills, Michigan, Us

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Santa Clara, California, Us

- Developed database of multi-body dynamics models using MSC ADAMS- Improved ADAMS templates to output link forces, driveshaft joint angles, wheel bearing forces, wheel/upright acceleration, vehicle body accelerations, etc- Performed ADAMS simulations to design suspension points, bushing stiffness, springs, and dampers to achieve desired suspension performance- Designed chassis components in Catia V5 and managed CAD assemblies, informing design and packaging decisions- Compiled vehicle design calculations into spreadsheet that also stores vehicle data, streamlining validation- Cut development time by working with suppliers to fit off-the-shelf solutions whenever possible

Edmonton, Ab, Ca

- Led development of the largest Casing Running Tool in the world (2,500,00 lb lifting capacity)- Programmed simulation tool to analyze vibrational behavior of drilling components- Modeled impact forces of mechanisms for abuse loads- Developed FEA code generation tool to automate geometry testing- Assembled and tested prototype – found improvements for production and wrote assembly manual

Oxford, Oxfordshire, Gb

Dissertation was developing a suspension design for a Formula Student car that uses 10" wheels. This included:Processing tire data, building an Excel-based Lap Time Simulator, designing the suspension system (using MSC ADAMS), and extensively document process for use in design presentations.

Oxford, Oxfordshire, Gb

- Oversaw system and component design, achieved massive 46% weight reduction from previous year with no component failures- Instituted common design spreadsheets to ensure documentation and accelerate design process- Guided younger team members in research, component design, drawings, and manufacturing

- Developed tool to aid estimation of service contracts for maintenance of natural gas engines (for use in compression and power generation) with minimal supervision- Programmed several engineering tools to aid engineering staff in commonly needed calculations - for example: exhaust emissions, gas volume, and oil tank sizing toolsProvided engineering insight to staff without engineering or automotive backgrounds

Oversaw manufacturing processes of major components of the 2013 Schulich Racing formula car. Responsible for chassis welding, driver controls, and other major manufacturing projects.

Provided service information and maintenance guidelines to customers to streamline customer experienceQuickly identified customer needs, leading to high customer satisfactionProvided assistance to technicians, service advisers, and management staffIdentified inefficiencies in dealership operation and initiated changes to improve vehicle delivery times and minimize workload on staff

Detail new vehicles for deliveryMaintain professional appearance of showroom vehiclesRespond to customer inquiries regarding cleaning and maintenance of their vehiclesAchieved Top 5 (between Canadian VW dealerships) in customer satisfaction with vehicle cleanliness upon delivery; keen attention to even the smallest detail

Master'S Degree, Automotive Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering