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Livonia, Michigan, United States

Livonia, Michigan, United States

Troy, Michigan

Provided program/project management, development engineering, training, and technical expertise to a wide array of Siemens clients. Managed simultaneous dynamic internal programs of varying sizes with a customer focus, full leadership, fiscal, and technical responsibility maintaining target margins >30%. • Acted as advisor and mentor for co-op students providing guidance for the successful completion of thesis projects for graduation. Additionally, provided hands-on training to the student for client management, problem solving utilizing various problem solving strategies, and comprehensive test data collection and analysis techniques resulting in an individual with real world experience that can be applied throughout their career.• Provided hands-on consultation to Siemens clients to hire, train, and teach personnel in various instrumentation, data collection, and analysis techniques. Some clients have used these techniques to develop and produce world-class award-winning products.• Acting Chief Engineer for a Siemens Defense client with the responsibility of reorganizing and leading the design, test engineering, product development, and build teams to the successful completion of the JLTV Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase. This included creating and leading a team to conduct full vehicle and laboratory instrumentation, testing, analysis and supervision of final testing at the U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Ground.

Peoria, Illinois, United States

I managed the engineering and sales teams to develop, test, and certify various anti-vibration and durability enhancements for marine, gas, and oil industry. Extensive hands-on test and development activities onboard vessels to certify propulsion and power generation equipment for new construction drill/exploration rigs and service vessels.What I Did:Analyzed CAE results, designs, and objective test data from vessel manufactures and component suppliers to determine full system compatibility. I directed the engineering team delivering NV and durability consultation services while identifying issues concerning engine, driveline, and power generation.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

I lead day-to-day operations of international engineering teams through full test and development cycles for a multi-year powertrain NV integration program.What I Did:I developed cross functionality with the engineering and manufacturing teams of a major OEM to solve preproduction and production issues assuring alignment of operations as per defined budgetary and operational targets. I mentored the NVH engineering team for effectual Diesel integration on the redesigned SUV, realizing the J.D. Power, Best NVH first year of production award.The Result Is:► I leveraged information from multiple international sources to pioneer a diverse range of short- and long-term solutions for NV issues.► I supported vehicle production launch activities in Europe while facilitating rapid response and resolution to engineering issues.

Grass Lake, Michigan, United States

I created and mentored cross-functional teams responsible for durability and integration of vehicle exhaust systems.What I Did:I addressed a multifaceted array of NV production complexities through supporting component and vehicle manufacturing activities. I streamlined and boosted NV integration of exhaust systems in multiple vehicle platform by pooling resources with design, development, and manufacturing engineers. Delivered valued support to numerous business teams in devising and deploying NV solutions for vehicle issues. The Result Is:► I ensured achievement of defined benchmarks by spearheading a cross-functional vehicle NVH team.

Field Of Study, Business Administration

Project Management

Effective Leadership