Matthew Bert Email & Phone Number

Warren Tech Center

• Active Safety Systems• Cluster, Head Up Display (HUD), and Center Stack

Auburn Hills, Mi

• Responsible for creation, research, development, and application planning of new features related to Connectivity, Infotainment, and Usability.• Manage the feature development for the RAM brand by leading cross-function activities with research, planning, and advanced engineering teams.• Prepare and present business case analysis for new innovative features to top executives.

Auburn Hills, Mi

• Created initial concepts and provided HMI framework for new features to support the concept development of product planning, innovation, and decoupled projects. • Responsible for HMI specification development for next generation in-vehicle entertainment.• Lead decoupled development projects including next generation driver cockpit.• Represented HMI department and provided input into the Specification Release (SR) process to improve cross functional alignment and development of user experience interfaces.

• Founder of Chrysler HMI Cluster/EVIC team• Responsible for developing requirement document template and content, user testing protocol, prototype simulation models, and integration into Electrical Engineering product development process• Supervise team activities for the development and release of logic and flow requirements for cluster/EVIC HMI• Trained team members in all aspects of job duties• Develop team work plan, goals, and requirement release timing to support vehicle line program timing• Responsible for the on-time delivery of HMI cluster requirements to support 26 global vehicle programs• Lead HMI development for Fuel Economy, EVIC Driver Distraction, cluster visibility• Develop, review and approve “Best Practice” requirements for all cluster related standard operating procedures• Oversee simulation model development to support user testing clinics and best practice development• Develop and deliver presentations to upper management to communicate project status, research results, and open issues• Worked with Design Office to conceive, design, build prototypes, test, and implement next generation cluster/EVIC seen in award winning Dodge Dart• Responsible for system design direction for 8-speed electronic shift transmission interface seen in award winning Chrysler 300• Collaborate and standardize requirements and processes with international colleagues in Europe and S.America

• Lead the development of the HMI logic and flow requirements for the 4.3” touch screen head unit• Developed screen layouts and flow for radio, media player, climate, phone, vehicle settings, and list browsing• Developed testing protocol, simulation models, and conducted user tests for acceptance, usability, and driver distraction; employed a user centered design approach to HMI development• Coordinated with supplier, EE hardware, EE specification groups in ensure proper implementation• Developed SRT performance screens and integrated navigation system for 8.4” touch screen head unit

• Responsible for all logistics related to executive reviews of advanced design properties• Coordinated with Sr. Management to establish content for show (ie clay models, presentations)• Directed staff to locate, stage, and prepare properties to support design reviews• Provided show support of audio/video, special lighting, and computer related• Coordinated with Product Planning, Marketing, Consumer Research departments to support research clinics, offsite reviews and photo shoots• Researched, procured, scheduled, and maintained corporate and competitive vehicle fleet• Managed staff which maintained and transported fleet vehicles• Facilitated Executive ride and drive events at corporate test track• Worked with platform teams to maximize sharing of resources to accomplish corporate cost savings objectives• Coordinated with program planning to provide vehicles for executive shows and reviews

• Developed timing schedule for design studio to meet program timing milestones • Maintained and presented weekly studio work plan to management• Scheduled all necessary resources to complete design objectives• Planned and coordinated strategic decision meetings and documented results• Reported meeting results to upper management• Gained experience with products and planning from a business, strategic and financial perspective

• Assisted with budget tracking, capital planning, business planning, financial analysis• Prepared monthly budget status reports for Sr. Management• Prepared 5-year business plan to support long range planning