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Concord Nc

Responsible for development and documentation of modeling / simulation tools and methods. Dual role as project manager and numerical methods specialists. Responsible for leading technical break through research / simulation chain development (internal and external technical resources). Modeling tools and technology used to advance product development as well as specialty vehicle simulation needs.Led work in assessing current modeling capabilities and developed technical solutions to… Show more Responsible for development and documentation of modeling / simulation tools and methods. Dual role as project manager and numerical methods specialists. Responsible for leading technical break through research / simulation chain development (internal and external technical resources). Modeling tools and technology used to advance product development as well as specialty vehicle simulation needs.Led work in assessing current modeling capabilities and developed technical solutions to close the gap between current capabilities and needed capabilities. Created and validated process for slip-streaming numerical advancements into the existing modeling / simulation chain with incremental validation steps for quality assurance. Developed formal documentation on analysis process including full validation studies and implementation guidelines. Show less

Sr. Design Engineer - Vehicle Dynamic – Multi-Body Modeling

Development of multi-body vehicle dynamics models.Simulating vehicle behavior and evaluating vehicle performance to balance technical objectives.Using advanced modeling techniques to drive design decisions.Advancing modeling capabilities through development of new modeling approaches (inputs to models / post processing analysis techniques).Automating repetitive task so team can focus on engineering requirements.

Clemson University

Provided technical assistance and assessed / supported work of Masters level students in the design and development of new concept vehicles in partnership with automotive companies.• Reviewing and guiding student work in areas such as conceptual design reviews, component design analysis, resolving component conflicts, and vehicle assembly. • Using body in white (BIW) as well as engineering applications (CAD / FEA / etc.) to guide students in evaluating design options and developing… Show more Provided technical assistance and assessed / supported work of Masters level students in the design and development of new concept vehicles in partnership with automotive companies.• Reviewing and guiding student work in areas such as conceptual design reviews, component design analysis, resolving component conflicts, and vehicle assembly. • Using body in white (BIW) as well as engineering applications (CAD / FEA / etc.) to guide students in evaluating design options and developing components to meet objectives.Clemson University project leader for a multiple student research grant from the National Transportation Research Center Inc. (NTRCI). Research focused on improving commercial vehicle stability while respecting industry economic constraints. • Management of project deadlines, reporting, deliverables, documentation, etc.• Review and support of activities dealing with the development and validation of non-linear vehicle dynamics models from kinematic and compliance data. • Review and support of data quality assurance validation during field testing exercises.• Development of linear state space models of trucks, including development of equations of motion, linearization methods, and validation of the models.• Development of multi-unit combined yaw and roll stability enhancement algorithms. Show less

Greenville, South Carolina Area

• Served as worldwide technical expert in heavy vehicle dynamics for Michelin.• Managed projects dealing with collection and usage of kinematics and compliance data.• Developed tools and methods for processing kinematics and compliance data.• Served as tire force and moment data fitting expert supporting American, Asian, and some European demands (Pacejka fits, test development, etc.).

Greenville, South Carolina Area

• Led special project dealing with the failure analysis of machine test wheels.• Developed FEA processing tools (inputs, boundary, and outputs) to assess the loads applied to the wheels and the strains in the wheels (CATIA, Abaqus, internal solvers).• Developed wheel design guidelines and validation procedures. Trained test engineering group on method approach and implementation of design guide.

Greenville, South Carolina Area

• Research analyst for the extended mobility group (run flat tires).• Developed FEA tools and methods for evaluating new tire and wheel concepts.• Led U.S. modeling activities and worked with E.U. counterparts to assess impact load transmission from tire / ground interface through to chassis suspension mounts.• Collaborated with E.U counterparts to address concerns with shock loads.

Greenville, South Carolina Area

• Responsible for procedures and methods used by testing groups for measurement and evaluation of tire wear rates and wear profiles.• Represented Michelin in car manufacture sponsored projects to standardize how tire life should be measured, analyzed, and reported.• Supported tire developers and car makers concerning questions of tire wear.

Ph.D., Automotive Engineering

Activities and Societies: Heavy truck stability project management;Control systems development; Master student mentoring and performance.

Ms, Mechanical Engineering

Bs, Mechanical Engineering