I am an automotive structures technical expert with a broad design development background and a solid understanding of engineering first principles. My structures experience spans twenty-eight years in the industry, including leading roles in; Body System Architecture, Structural Integration Architecture, Body Structure Strategy, Body Structure Release Engineering, and CAE Simulation. I transitioned to independent consulting after separating from General Motors in October of 2023.Battery Electric Vehicles: I focused on Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) structures and benchmarking BEV structures at General Motors between 2015 and 2023; being directly involved with many of GM's recent & future EVs. In addition to leading vehicle structural strategy & execution (body, chassis, and battery structure), I had significant focus on the relationship between structural efficiency, vehicle requirements, vehicle integration choices, and vehicle-level imperative efficiencies. A significant part of my role during this time was to reverse engineer competitive structural strategies, communicate findings to senior leadership, and advocating for efficient execution. I have also developed a deep understanding of the fundamental differences between ICE & BEV structures and how understanding those differences can result in more efficient design executions. Incorporating CAE: I have been deeply involved in the process of developing structural performance through the use of CAE simulation. Specifically, how to harness a partnership between CAE engineers & Release Engineers to co-develop winning solutions & to identify ‘better designs’ earlier in the development process. Cutting Edge Structural Solutions: I have experience integrating cutting edge structural solutions such as mixed metal and large castings.Performance Enhancement Initiative Leadership: I led GM product engineering's multi-million dollar development of roof strength performance enhancements for 13 vehicle platforms; guiding both the design solutions and their implementation. I also led GM's initiative to implement enhancements for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's 'Small Overlap Frontal' test and was an original contributor in understanding the physics of this test.Recalls and Field Action Investigations: During a critical time for General Motors, I joined a group that gathered & analyzed data and prepared & presented case summaries to a senior leadership decision board. Here, I interacted with experts from disciplines including; Service, Safety, Legal, and Manufacturing.