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Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Providing clean energy technology and engineering solutions for commercial vehicles, power generation and industrial segments. Focus on energy storage systems and powertrain efficiency. Responsibilities include:- Co-founder, e-MTX Electric Chassis, Caxias do Sul, RS, Brazil - Business Development, Exro Technologies, Calgary, Canada- Business Development, iASYS Technology, Ann Arbor, MI- Advisor, ClearFlame Engines, Geneva, IL- VP Engineering, Solid State Battery Inc., Pico Rivera, CA

Caxias Do Sul, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil

Charleston, Sc

Plymouth, Mi

Developing customers and businesses solutions for commercial vehicles, construction, rail and marine segments. Key initiatives included:• Electrification of vehicles and powertrains.• Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AD).• Model based controls for transmissions.• Strategic planning, technology roadmapping and competitive analysis.

Bloomfield, Ct Usa

Senior Staff member and technical leader participating in the establishment of the direction of the organization. Providing the leadership team with a technical viewpoint as it relates to the development and execution of company strategies. Improving annual operational, functional and financial results in support of long-term goals. Promoting and selling technology to current and new customers. Key accomplishments:• Successfully led a $40M cross functional value stream team, with P&L responsibility.• Delivered an average of $2M/year in savings thru cost reduction initiatives - VAVE/PPV.• Built and developed an engineering team in China.

Burr Ridge, Il (Chicago) Usa

- Promoted Ricardo's capabilities successfully winning new customers and programs.- Led and delivered major engineering programs for customers in the medium & heavy-duty diesel & gas sectors, startup companies investing in novel engine concepts, venture capitalists and various branches of the government including the Military, Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency,

Nuremberg, Germany

- Developed a new family of 11L & 13L heavy-duty diesel engines for the North America on-highway market. Resided in Germany from December 2004 to July 2006 to manage on-site design and development activities of European partners, contractors and suppliers.

Melrose Park, Il (Chicago) Usa

- Developed light and medium-duty diesel engines for North America and South America markets. - Developed and validated advanced valve train concepts, including VVA (Variable Valve Actuation systems) for medium-duty applications.- Managed the validation work required to localize the production of Navistar’s 7.3L engines in Brazil.

Columbus, In Usa

- Managed the Applied Mechanics group, a team of 11 engineers, which provided functional support to Cummins' mid-range engines. Responsibilities included simulation & experimental structural analysis for reduction of stress, noise and vibration.- Completed concept studies for a new family of industrial diesel engines for North America. The project was carried out in partnership with two other European companies as part of the Engine European Alliance.

Charleston, Sc Usa

- Managed the Cummins Piston Ring Division, Design and Application group. Responsible for product & tooling drawings, material standards, design standards and engineering procedures- Led the definition, development and introduction of new products into production: next generation of piston rings for heavy-duty diesel engines- Led advanced research programs with partners in North America, Europe and Japan aimed at developing more durable power cylinder systems - Design, materials and coatings for piston, piston rings and liners

Ann Arbor, Mi Usa

Metal Leve S.A. is a leader manufacturer of pistons, pins, bushings, thrust washers and bearings.- Contributed to the startup of the company’s first technology center in the USA - Ann Arbor, MI.- Managed client accounts including new product development and introduction into production.- Performed liaison-engineering work with the company's plants in Brazil and US. Coordinating activities with product, quality, manufacturing and purchasing teams.

Master’S Degree, Naval Engineering

Development of ceramic & fiber reinforced aluminum materials for use in heavy duty diesel pistons.

Bachelor’S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: College Handball Team