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Warren, Michigan, United States

-Chair of battery change control board and technical review board, responsible for approving all battery technical specifications and changes.-Collaborate with Tier 1 battery suppliers partners to solve complex technical problems.-Improve clarity, focus, and efficiency for team of 7 battery system engineers by removing roadblocks, filtering external requests, and refining standard work processes.

Warren, Michigan, United States

-Created and released battery system technical specifications for multiple high-voltage vehicles.-Iterated and performed battery-centric standard works such as sizing, power, resistance allocation, usable energy, thermal capability, durability, cycle life, and warranty prediction-Experience with developing off-board prognostic algorithms using large data sets.-Pulled in to lead multiple business-critical side projects, proving capability in navigating unknown and unprecedented challenges.

Lead Engineer for STLA-Frame Battery Pack-Responsible for overall pack hardware design comprising of mechanical, thermal, and electrical hardware.-Design responsible for multi-layer pack/module layout, busbar routing, BDU design and packaging, thermal layout, connector location, etc.

Auburn Hills, Mi

-Managed team of 7 from a technical, resource, and timing standpoint.-Calibration responsible for torque path, charging, thermal, powermoding, and shifting.-Proficient in full BEV propulsion hardware system design, controls system, and module-to-module interactions.-Deep understanding of EV software design with ability to root cause and diagnose through Simulink control models.-Proficient in fine-tuning drivability for multiple drive modes, pedal maps, and subjective feel especially pertaining to AVL Drive.-Lead development of FCA’s first one-pedal drive and DC Fast Charging applications.

Auburn Hills, Michigan

Calibration responsible for torque security on multiple hybrid vehicle platforms for both the engine and electrified powertrains.-Define calibration limits and thresholds in compliance with ISO26262.-Create airflow and torque model for turbocharged engine application.-Create Fault Tree for engine control module w.r.t new hybrid powertrain system.-Root-cause and diagnose vast array of vehicle system-level issues during development and in production.-Vast knowledge of electrified powertrain controls and drive mode strategies-Proficient in INCA, Vector CAN, CANalyzer, and Matlab/Simulink controls models.

Auburn Hills, Mi

Responsible for hardware development on high-efficiency turbocharged engine application.-Defined systems level engine performance targets and deduced component level target metrics.-Planned engine dynamometer testing and managed daily operations.-Analyzed combustion data w.r.t hardware impacts on fuel economy and emissions.-Optimized catalyst light-off engine operating conditions with regard to SULEV30 emission targets.-Developed high-tumble intake port for increased burn rates and dilution tolerance.-Responsible for design of entire airflow path of turbocharged engine application to meet performance targets. Hardware included air induction system, intake manifold, turbochargers, charge air coolers, intake port, combustion chamber, exhaust port, integrated exhaust manifold, turbine volute, close-coupled catalyst, and exhaust system.Lead Engineer - Virtual Hardware Development Process Alignment - Lead a small group of engineers to translate the dyno hardware development process into the virtual world utilizing GT-Power and CFD. -Reduced costly dynamometer testing time and allowed for decisions to be made earlier, before physical hardware is available

Auburn Hills, Mi

-Developed multiple intake manifolds from concept to production for Chrysler’s highest volume engine program.Coordinated CAE correlation efforts with CFD, FEA, and GT-Power teams.Executed FEA studies on structure of intake and support brackets to meet stress and fatigue requirements.Reduced NVH throttle body noise, rumble characteristic, and radiated noise through simulation and hemi-anechoic dyno cell testing.Efficiently managed changes to tooling and part design as program progressed.Collaborated with engine plant and supplier to quickly resolve issues and implement solutions.-Exceeded engine performance objectives by supporting systems level hardware development.Improved fuel-economy, mid-range torque, and peak HP through an extensive iteration process involving 1d-3d coupled analysis, physical flow room iterations, and rapid-prototyped component dyno validation.Greatly reduced costly dyno cell down time by designing custom hardware to enable variable entry secondary gas distribution with fully adjustable parameters.Determined most effective runner area schedule by performing DOE using GT-Power engine simulation software to iterate for airflow vs distribution vs mid-range torque.-Established validation plans and conducted testingDeveloped and maintained DVP&R and DMFEA for active and passive intake manifolds Created accelerated tests on dyno to reduce overall testing time.Supported calibration hot trips including proving grounds and Davis Dam testing.Processed and compiled post-test data using nCode GlyphWorks and Minitab.Verified GD&T for all components and performed stack-up analysis on multiple joints.

Masters, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems

Bachelors, Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering

Activities and Societies: Rutgers Formula Racing FSAE