Design and creation of testing automation software and control systems. I utilize many languages and programming environments such as LabVIEW, C#, VB, .NET, and Visual Studio. I write drivers to communicate with instruments. I also perform data processing and reporting tasks.

Developed, maintained, and troubleshooted data acquisition and data processing software as part of a team of engineersSupported the mechanical testing department including engine lab, transmission test cells, bench testing rigs, and field testsAssisted in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairsMentored new employees and co-op students to help them gain valuable experienceInspected completed installations and observed operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standardsWorked with business product owners, mechanical engineers, technicians, and operators to understand their needs when developing new testing platformsWorked on large, multi-disciplinary teams to design and build new test cells with my focus being on control systems, data acquisition, and data reporting aspectsDeveloped and maintained software using LabVIEW, Visual Studio, C#, WPF, .NET, SQL, and Visual Basic/ExcelDesigned and programmed control systems to communicate with onboard vehicle systems (TCUs and ECUs) using OBD-II and J1939 specifications and reverse engineered CAN bus communicationsWorked with PLCs and VFDs to control AC and DC motors used in speed and torque control modesProblem solving leader within Lubrizol and led several efforts to understand testing and equipment failures using root-cause analysisWas a LEAN Leader and member of the global LEAN oversight teamMonitored the effectiveness of the LEAN program and led numerous LEAN project events to improve departmental processesWas a certified ISO Lead Internal Auditor for ISO 9001 and ISO 17025Lead audits of several tests within the chemical lab and also of the Quality Department and Quality Management SystemTraveled internationally to participate in the installation and commissioning of new test cells and other collaborative work