Michael A. Ippoliti Email & Phone Number

Göteborg, SE

I help drive external collaboration projects in the field of new technologies development. I serve as a crucial contributor to the technology leadership position of the Volvo Group by capturing, developing and implementing relevant public projects in alignment with the Volvo Group Technology strategy.

★ As part of the Advanced Technology for Surface Transportation (ATST) group, I was developing, proposing, and leading projects that advance ACES Mobility – Automated, Connected, Electric, and Shared. Among the things I've done at HDR:- Program manager for multi-state goods movement corridor electrification planning project, working with multiple utility.

US

★ At CALSTART, I worked to accelerate the adoption of clean transportation technologies. My primary accomplishments were:o Responsible for more than a dozen multi-million dollar projects in zero emission and near-zero emission vehicles and low carbon fuels - ensuring customer satisfaction and meeting deliverable timelines.o Leading a $32 Million program.

Eagle, ID, US

★ Delivered user input for engineering team creating new-to-the-world robotic/AI product (a desktop companion for Pleo). o I deployed the full range of market research skills to design, implement, moderate, analyze, and summarize a qualitative study to guide engineers:» Selecting research methodology and implementing program» Setting up test protocols.

New York, New York, US

• ★ Built and led a team conducting investigative future trend research in leading-edge cellular systems, telematics, automotive electronics, and GPS/Navigation.
• Completed multiple studies forecasting future sales potential of various automotive technologies. Quantitative data analyses for sales forecasting (e.g. Bass Diffusion Model). Wrote reports, blogs, white papers, and.
• Predicted deployment and adoption of technologies, products and features before they entered the market, informing the product planning and resource investment decisions of companies ranging from startups to the.
• Successful as both an individual contributor and as manager/mentor for international and virtual teams.

Göteborg, SE

►During my decade of work for Volvo Cars, I rose from Market Research Analyst to head of Market Intelligence for North America, then on to Product Planning manager, with a period in the Volvo global design center conducting future mobility trend research◄★ As Product Strategy Manager, I served as Cross-Carline product planning manager for SUV carlines and.

Göteborg, SE

★ I directed all market research activities for Volvo Cars North America, having sole discretion to determine and execute research plan» Managed staff of 4+/- with both US and Swedish supervision; P&L ownership of $2.5 million» Developed and mentored US research team, ensuring actionable research results and internal customer satisfaction within resource.

Göteborg, SE

★ Conducted future trend research for Volvo Cars worldwide; Managed $4M budget♦ Created innovative “trend timeline” presentation style to visually communicate research findings♦ Led cross-functional team through innovation process creating award-winning Safety Concept Car.♦ Developed and represented North American customer in video summaries for.

Göteborg, SE

• Provided quantitative analysis and modeling of sales data to determine ideal market penetration.

★ After business school, I conducted user insight and design research for computer peripherals and consumer products at leading product design firm.Other work included:» Designed and set up Visio's first usability lab, developed UI testing protocols, conducted usability testing of online help tool» Delivered Microsoft human resources report using advanced.

★ Prior to business school, my early career was as a Human Factors Engineer designing user interfaces for DOT-FAA Air Traffic Control (NextGEN), Weather Radar (NexRad), Communications Systems (NESP, MILSTAR) and other programs. » I conducted advanced user interface (UI/UX) design, creating touch screen layouts, inventing and conducting test subject.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing & Product Development

Masters Level, Engineering Design & Human Factors Engineering

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering And Engineering Psychology