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Auburn Hills, Mi, Us

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Amsterdam, Nl

• Managed a global team of eleven engineers (US & India) and created performance verification strategies for embedded electronics using prior knowledge obtained from testing embedded SW in the industry and combining it with Agile methodology and Systems Engineering principles.• Applied systems engineering skills to develop a HIL validation system (using National Instruments & DSpace tools) for various electronic modules under Body, Chassis & Interior domains for legacy projects as well as for the new architecture based on SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) focusing on Zone, and Edge electronic modules accommodated into twelve subsystems or domains featuring CAN FD, CAN HS, LIN and Ethernet serial communications & diagnostics.• Led cross functional issue investigations, facilitating quick resolutions to meet vehicle launch gates readiness, where developed plug-and-play applications with CANOE and Vehicle Spy to provide ready to debug solution for bench, vehicle & HIL testing.• Deployed automated subsystem testing enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of issue investigations.• Documented successful systems engineering methodologies and lessons learned for institutionalization across global teams.

London, England, Gb

• Managed an engineering team of ten people overseeing the engineering aspects of seven electronic modules (ECU’s): Driver Alert Lighting for Autonomous vehicles, LED Interior lamps and Overhead consoles, Seat massage module, Ambient Lights, Memory & Folding Seat Modules.• Provided necessary direction to ensure engineering, financial & administrative duties meet the company goals.• Developed cross functional communication with EE SWAT teams (WL/WS plants) to understand issues and determine resolution actions.• Stablished a software delivery plan to ensure prompt resolution of issues for WL/WS programs and succeeded to fix 162(GIMS) by J1.• Built an electrical test bench controlled by a National Instruments Hardware in the Loop HILPXI tool, to automate the subsystem testing for electronic modules Software & Hardware verification that I created in 2019 during my previous role as Development Lead Engineer.

London, England, Gb

Lead team of twelve engineers and provided technical guidance for design of Interior electronics featuring Embedded Software, CAN, LIN, and Power electro mechanical applications , including a) Driver Alert Lighting Module for Autonomous vehicles, b) LED Interior lamps and Overhead consoles, c) Seat massage module, d) Ambient Light Control Module, and e) Vacuum Cleaner System.• Using systems thinking, created a method to systematically evaluate electronic modules (ECU’s) software functional performance & hardware core functionality in the form of a verification strategy for embedded electronics using prior knowledge from testing vehicle systems in the industry and combining it with Agile methods and Systems Engineering tactical processes. As a result of deploying this testing approach, reduced by 60% the appearance of problems during the ramp to production and avoided un-expected costly software re-flashes that in average costed FCA about $2 Million USD per ECU that required software re-flashes. My team holds a $0 dollar record of warranty expenditures for Interior Mechatronics thanks to the mentioned methodology above.• Conducted system level DFMEAs reviews to ensure supplier performed deep dive failure mode identification and stablished fail-safe mechanisms to ensure proper performance endurance.• Successfully pitched an idea to upper management for the creation of a Core Interior Lighting Subsystem Bench using a National Instruments PXI HIL system to automate the software verification process. Received financial approval and purchased equipment & parts.

London, England, Gb

• Lead Design and Release activities for BCM’s used in Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Compass & Ram Pickups, which included sourcing, design reviews, DOORS Functional Specifications for Body Control Functions, Hardware Interfaces, Diagnostics, Launch support at the plants, etc.• Created strategy for software lifecycle management, identifying priority levels (lessons learned) with internal stakeholders (Systems, SW Factory, Suppliers, EE Validation, Vehicle Integration, and Software quality), to improve process as this team traditionally found issues during launch to J1.• Using my system engineering skills, improved the test methodology mentioned above by studying vehicle functional requirement issues vs launch issues using a DSM matrix and map the system level interactions affecting the BCM. Thus, ensure early development and validation of priority level 1 functionality to prevent further issues escaping into next model years. As a result of this, the MY18 & beyond launches had zero issues during J1.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

• Developed commodity business plans for electronic modules.• Performed technical benchmarking and cost analysis for global Body Control Module (BCM), 2nd and 3rd generation.• Evaluated improvement opportunities of the Software Model Based System Engineering process & recommended future strategies.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

• Developed Functional Technical Specification (FTS) for Power Liftgate Subsystem and DC/AC Power Inverters.• Managed software life cycle for the above 2 subsystems as part of the Ford global architecture.• Engineered CAN serial communication & diagnostic requirements, as well as functional specifications and Simulink Models.• Conducted Development, Integration and Verification using a systematic approach in combination with prototype buck, test breadboard and prototype vehicles to ensure the system performance at the different stages of Ford's vehicle development process.• Supported vehicle launch activities at the Ford assembly plant.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

-• Managed team of 8 test & development engineers in GM Korea, part of the Global A program (Compact & Small Vehicles) in Asia-Pacific region.• Developed a high-impact strategy for software integration and performance validation, in conjunction with DSpace HIL setup, Electronics Test Bench & wiring test bucks, using a unique approach of "cells of expertise" to cover all of the vehicle systems spectrum for all of the test cases.• Presented quarterly status report to GM global leaders including directors and VP’s.• Managed & provided technical direction during the software verification effort, which thanks to the strategy improved 95% the finding of vehicle performance problems, thus facilitating a successful launch to production of the first global compact vehicle in the history of GM.• Developed the Battery Charger ECU for the Chevrolet Volt (EV) with Korean supplier LG Chem, it followed CAN GMLAN protocol and all the requirements, during this project also provided training about Vector CANDela Studio and ODX Studio to develop functional and diagnostic data dictionaries.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Conducted vehicle electronics development and validation, GMLAN adoption in full size Vans.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Performed the role of electrical performance integration leader for vehicle validation of 05 MY Chevy Uplander minivan, serving as a liaison between vehicle integration & product development.• Assisted in-vehicle issue troubleshooting and root cause analysis related to serial communications and electrical system performance.• Executed road performance tests for minivan systems: Powertrain, ABS, HVAC, Infotainment, EE Body Controls and designed customized instrumentation for dynamic vehicle testing (i.e., Energy Power Management, Alternator Performance, Load Shed, Ground Lift testing, etc.).• Applied fault tree methodology for vehicle issue troubleshooting.• Collaborated on component level testing for Thermal Shock, Humidity, Mechanical Shock and EMC.• Provided technical support during competitive ride and drive events across the US.• Supported launch and post launch of MY 2005 (and beyond) in Doraville, GA.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Conducted vehicle electronics development and validation for crossover vehicles.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Designed and built the first electrical test bench for GM Mexico, used test the entire vehicle electronic systems in laboratory environment. • Participated in the restructuring initiative of electrical product development to introduce system testing methodologies, by domains, and adopted the testing methods ever since.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Administered release of radios and antenna components for full size VANs • Released design changes and calibrations for assembly plant for 2001 M.Y.• Provided support for validation activities on Milford Proving Grounds.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Performed CAD modeling of connectors and wiring harnesses for the Saturn VUE program. • Modeled I/P harness connectors in Unigraphics.Integrated math data for headliner, auxiliary power outlet and amplifier harnesses as well as holding bracket, into Unigraphics Team Center System where the entire vehicle packaging was engineered.

Espoo, Southern Finland, Fi

• Developed quality assurance plans for telephone assembly process, from part placing, soldering to final packaging

Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mx

• Collaborated in a research project to develop a Permanent Magnet AC Motor, where I designed the control system, using Intel Microprocessor, Power Electronics (drivers), A/D converter, and multiple sensors to diagnose the electrical machine.

Master'S Degree, Systems Engineering And Management

Bachelor In Science, Electrical And Electronics Engineering