Jake Savstrom Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

- Lead fiber development efforts to maximize performance benefits and customer- Managed and overhauled the operation of a globally deployed trade secret program - Initiated research programs to investigate new polymer technologies- Worked with business partners to identify customer needs and new value propositions

Bloomington, Mn

- Managed analytical CAE team within corporate R&D organization - Globalized CAE computing infrastructure using a centralized server/cluster accessed via a Citrix VDI environment- Managed the introduction of explicit FEA modeling software for high deformation, anisotropic materials- Managed the corporate prototype lab and machine shop- Created a work management and prioritization scheme for shop employees to manage and level workload- Designed and implemented a training and safety protocol for all shop users with a local technical college- Shifted workload and focus of prototyping area from a "job-shop" format to primarily supporting R&D efforts

Bloomington, Mn

- Developed a globally deployed, but centrally managed CAE infrastructure at Donaldson Company. -Created a knowledge management tool and online discussion forum for global collaboration by Donaldson CAE community. -Developed SOP's and best practices for structural modeling and simulation

Bloomington, Mn

- Developed standard practices for modeling and simulation of engine air cleaners- Lead 2-3 engineer team of CAE engineers- Started a polymer fatigue testing and data management program- Procured testing equipment, managed installation and de-bugging- Wrote mechanical testing SOP's

•Currently lead engineering efforts for several Daimler truck air intake programs•Present design proposals, test data, and modeling results directly to domestic and international customers as a means of establishing Donaldson as a leader in filtration and sound attenuation•Manage test technician, and lab testing efforts for the air intake team•Manage design resources, and external consultants in CAD design and predictive modeling efforts for air intake development•Increase intake silencer performance through application of fluid dynamics principles, along with acoustical and structural finite element analyses•Developing analytical tools for the general engineering community to predict water separation performance

•Developed chemical and particulate filtration solutions that dramatically increased the working life of fuel cells used for automotive applications, and stationary power generation•Worked directly with domestic and international fuel cell customers to assess particulate and chemical filtration needs, and design a solution to fit their specifications•Developed and patented regenerable chemical filters that continuously clean themselves with innovative use of thermodynamic principles•Performed cutting edge, independent fuel cell durability studies to assess the chemical filtration needs of PEM fuel cells used in urban areas •Prepared technical documents used to educate customers on filtration needs, and establish Donaldson as an expert in the Fuel Cell industry•Performed structural and acoustical finite element analysis to aid in product design and model validation•Served as a subject matter expert for hydrophobic media, sub-micron particulate filtration, and acoustic modeling for fuel cell vehicle applications

Bloomington, Mn

- Operated Diesel emissions test cells- Procured and created equipment to measure and mange test in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations for Diesel emissions testing

Worked on development of an emergency flotation device for snomobiles and atv's that fall throug thin iceWorked on development of a pyrotechnically actuated pneumatic valve to release carbon dioxideEvaluated a new fuel saving technology for potential investment by venture capital firm.

Msme, Diesel Emissions Research; Aerosol Mechanics

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering

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