18 Month BEV Powertrain Software Development Assignment - Tochigi, Japan- Develop Software for new BEV Powertrain systems- Execute software creation from system level concept generation phase through delivery to supplier- Complete new software SILS, HILS, and in-vehicle validation testing- Work within Japanese environment and culture, use Japanese Language (N4 JLPT achieved, N3 in progress)

Soccer Referee (April 2003 - present) – Semi-professional and NCAA Division 1; Manage a team in a high stress environment requiring quick and decisive decision making– Act as a mentor to referees looking to advance to the next level; lead group discussions and present at meetings on learning topics and points of emphasis– Work seasonally ~20 hours/week, with normal weekend traveling throughout the Mid-West and National traveling at points throughout the year

Lockup Clutch Calibration, Transmission Torque Protection- Lockup clutch calibration for production vehicles- Development and validation of vehicle transmission torque protection controls- Analytical modeling of transmission components, heat rejection, inertia, and torque backlash- Research and development of new transmission technologies and controls for fuel economy, durability, marketability (shift quality, tip-in harshness, acceleration "feel" calibration)- Validation of existing transmissions in dyno and vehicle applications- Manage vehicle software development by generating HEX files for various vehicles and merging changes by various team membersProject Leader - All New Vehicle Platform - Transmission - Senior Engineer- Lead project development for a new vehicle platform- Coordinate project deliverables and deadlines for all transmission development- Lead multi-team cross functional countermeasures for high priority items- Coordinate communication and information flow between development teams and manufacturing teams - Ensure project gates are met and coordinate, assemble, and present key project deliverables

– Design and develop novel thermal systems technologies in automotive applications (4 patents pending)– Lead a cross functional team of engineers on advanced projects; deliver dynamic analytical model, draft DFMEA, physical prototype (working with supplier), DVP&R, control strategy, patent (if applicable), and preliminary cost analysis for each new technology project– Advanced physics based models using multi-state dynamics, multi-variable optimization strategies, and moving boundary models for multi-phase heat exchangers were also created in Matlab/Simulink– Attend key conferences worldwide and present as a technical expert on various technologies. Public presentations and papers have included topics in engine cooling modeling, optimization strategies for multi-variable systems, Organic Rankine cycles, and other coolant/refrigerant based system designs– Teach undergraduate engineering courses at Oakland University pertaining to Matlab, Simulink, and state of the art automotive thermal system technologies– Design projects for Oakland University undergraduate elective automotive engineering course– Organize and lead team-building activities (escape rooms, team cookouts, team outings to sporting events, etc.); bring energy and enthusiasm to the team

– Key research involves modeling an Organic Rankine Cycle exhaust waste heat recovery system in GT Power and Simulink, manipulating simulation and experimental data, recalibrating models, selecting system operating points, and optimizing the cycle efficiency, power output, etc. using Particle Swarm Optimization– Research and design of the ORC was done jointly with FCA US LLC, resulting in many corporate style meetings, presentations, deadlines, and expectations (40+ hours per week) while meeting the requirements of taking classes

– Primary responsibilities included conducting early level cost analysis for manufacturing applications (estimate new machinery cost and installation costs)– Analyze assembly line setup and development at a station by station level of detail– Standardize documentation for worldwide use

- Make appropriate drawing changes ("As-built") and check necessary calculations done by contractors- Comprehend and understand the Rankine Cycle, Brayton Cycle, and Combined Cycle styles of power plant- Become familiar with the subsystems, equipment, and maintenance required to support a power plant- Study the emissions and pollution control restrictions enacted by the EPA, and understand the capital cost and penalties of compliance- Understand the impact of political policies, as well as the procedure of the sale of power (regulation/de-regulation)

– Involvement in creative design with space, material selection, and time restrictions– Use Professional Engineer to create 3D CAD models, drawings, and assemblies of new parts or redesigns of current parts– Use Ansys Finite Element Analysis to analyze new designs prior to prototype stage– Analysis of Shock and Vibration Testing (for prototypes/design purposes) via accelerometer data

– Design of LCPM [Low Cost Parflange Machine] (flares steel tubes into a sleeve) [http://ph.parker.com/us/17592/en/parflange-1025-flaring-and-flanging-system]– Assist in rollout of an entire product line called Stecko– Use Autodesk inventor to create 3D CAD models of Tube fittings and related machinery as well as part drawings and assemblies– Perform testing in a laboratory including Torque Testing, Leak and Burst Testing, Impulse Testing, Cleanliness Testing, and Prototype Equipment Testing–Complete daily customer prints and part updates