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Detroit, Michigan, US

Detroit, Michigan, US

Dublin, IE

• Prioritized project resources to proactively support external and internal stakeholders.
• Adapted all Vehicle System Test processes to be ASPICE compliant.
• Led the implementation of a ‘Trigger-Based Software Release Process’ to increase efficiency and minimize time spent debugging and issue triaging.
• Managed a multi-disciplined team of 12+ skilled system engineers.
• Maintained departmental budget from forecast to procurement for all team needs.

Dublin, IE

• Verified compliance with DVP&R test cases and functional safety requirements through execution, analysis, and direct coordination with OEM.
• Coordinated vehicle testing at various proving grounds and test tracks to ensure each location satisfied the requirements of the test cases.
• Ensured functional requirements were met by analysis of recorded data and evaluation of system performance.
• Championed feature requirement reviews to ensure all requirements were linked to an applicable test case.
• Performed vehicle integration work; software flashing, fault reading and inhibit masking, issue debugging and triaging.
• Designed electrical schematics and installed instrumentation for test vehicle builds while maintaining the latest camera, radar, and ultrasonic hardware/software in current vehicles.

Auburn Hills, MI, US

• Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting clients’ technical and timing expectations.
• Planned and set up experiments for data acquisition. Analyzed and interpreted the results to guide future development of transmission and driveline systems.
• Prepared detailed reports. Conducted presentations for project customers.

London, England, GB

• Developed technologies for advanced engine thermal systems to enhance fuel economy and performance through rapid fluid warm-up, heat recovery, and increased cooling capacity.
• Led several full-scale research and development projects from initial design to proof of concept.
• Developed an evaporative cooling system to improve engine cooling and maximize towing capacity.
• Managed an exhaust heat recovery project which decreased fluid warm-up time to improve fuel economy.
• Performed engine dynamometer testing to obtain emissions and performance results.
• Data acquisition using- ETAS INCA and Intecrio.

Hanover, DE

• Configured the dynamometers to meet all test specifications.
• Completed frequency response function testing using a 3D laser vibrometer and accelerometers.
• Developed Microsoft Excel macros to create an efficient test request system for brake dynamometer testing.
• Diagnosed braking systems, including NVH and performance metrics.

Hanover, DE

• Designed and built robust breakout boxes which facilitated quick connection to the vehicle CAN system and reduced the complexity of the data analysis system.
• Tested ADAS system functionality and performance for requirement satisfaction and key performance metrics.
• Integrated camera and radar components into the vehicle while maintaining system requirements and specifications.