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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

- Led team of up to 25 engineers, data scientists, and analysts to enhance AV reliability (MTBD) by over while managing the introduction of 1,200 new AVs to the fleet.- Spearheaded cost reduction initiatives with suppliers (Bosch, Aptiv, Hesai etc.) and Cruise internal hardware engineering, program management, and fleet operations.- Developed a strategy for component all time buys to support the fleet mission through 3+ years and securing remanufacturing capability as needed. - Proposed design for serviceability improvements to ensure next generation platform cost targets are met across TCO between BoM and operating cost during mission profile.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

- Orchestrated safe deployment goals of the first autonomous vehicles in San Francisco, while reducing deployment time by 80% per vehicle.- Closed performance gaps in calibration, localization, and vehicle updates, ensuring timely and safe fleet expansion.

Phoenix, Arizona

- Led cost down initiatives for operational expenditure in R&D program of next generation autonomous vehicles to achieve $/mi target by lifting improvement potentials in charging architecture and vehicle maintenance.

München Und Umgebung, Deutschland

- Served board of management at a leading global premium car manufacturer on the shift in product portfolio necessary to stay in a leadership position over the next seven years.- Conducted in-depth analyses of product costs to drive the portfolio shift to electric vehicles for a sports car manufacturer; proposed actions to optimize product substance with suppliers and to reduce vehicle content for potential annual savings of ~ $300M.

Phoenix Und Umgebung, Arizona

- Collaborated on go to market strategies and processes to bring profitable autonomous vehicle service to market- Designed strategy for ideal maintenance model of an electric autonomous vehicle fleet including engagement and selection of vendors.

Stuttgart Area, Germany

Strategic ProcurementEngine: Camtronic, Camshaft, Camphaser- Managed a €250M sourcing project, optimizing supplier selection to realize profitable module completion in China while complying with the local content rate to avoid penalty payments.- Implemented a dual-sourcing strategy in powertrain components, reducing annual costs by €20M.

Stuttgart Und Umgebung, Deutschland

Young professional program, combining an undergraduate business degree with assignments and internships at the training company to gain (international) project experience in key corporate functions:-Strategic Purchasing-Product Management Mercedes-Benz-Plant Performance Measurement at BBAC in Beijing China-SORP Logistics Mercedes-AMG (AMG GT)-Powertrain Portfolio Management Mercedes-Benz Cars for South Korea

Affalterbach, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland

- SORP logistics and supply chain management AMG GT (C190/R190)- Build tool to optimize freight cost for just-in-time and just-in-sequence shipping across multiple Mercedes-AMG platforms

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Tuck MBA with a focus on business strategy and operations.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Business

Activities and Societies: Student MentorFocus: - International Sales and Marketing - Global Supply Chains and Operations

International Business, 8.5

Semester Abroad

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

MBA Term Exchange