• Directed three contractors and junior engineers on electrical-mechanical component selection, design, development, and end-product launch with competent suppliers.• Provided guidance, coaching, and training for a Polaris electrical engineering intern• Led the Polaris, vendor tier one, and vendor tier 2 teams through a Corrective Action Permanent Action exercise for the Vehicle Speed Sensor which includes a HARA, root cause, DFMEA, and DRBFM analysis.• Subject Matter Expert for HVAC controls, Power Distribution Units, sensors, and heated or cooled sub-systems and components• Worked in partnership with systems leads and management on each off-road vehicle platform to come up with an innovative Power Distribution Unit for future Polaris models• Participated in the interview and selection process of a new Electrical Components Engineer to our team and led several screening candidate interviews for the Polaris Bangalore Center in India.• Recommended and initiated the movement of an L and T resource to the Polaris Bangalore Center to provide better support for the components team.• Aided in the discovery of an Electrostatic Discharge issue on a new Polaris side by side HVAC and led the team to a resolution• Overseeing, guiding, and capturing updates from contract team members for the components they are assigned

• Developed, tested, and integrated multiple components including a new seat heater element, blower fan, HVAC Control Panel, USB charger, tilt-sensor, occupant presence switch, shift-interlock solenoid, cargo box actuator, 12V trickle-charger SAE plug-in, PWM fuel pump controller, ambient temperature sensor, power distribution module, and Bluetooth beacon component specifications for off-road utility and on-road sport vehicles in accordance with the Polaris Development Process• Provided training, guidance, and mentoring for L & T electrical contract engineers and summer interns• Worked with each supplier to ensure their component meets or exceeds Polaris written specifications and standards• Provided solutions for the suppliers, Polaris engineers, and purchasing questions as they relate to each component• Reviewed suppliers DFMEA’s and offered input that led to an agreed upon DVP&R for new components• Created test plans and submitted technical requests into Polaris Central Test System• Worked with Polaris investigative engineers on safety and quality engineers on warranty issues from field returns• Led the team to discover root cause for the melting of the internal circuit board of an ATV left-hand control switch • Determined root cause of relay failures inside of an off-road vehicle fuse box to ascertain the risk for a full vehicle loss • Researched and defined thermal risk for fuse box and ground wire locations on the entire off-road vehicle platforms• Acclimated efficiently and effectively to Polaris AS400, PRS, CTS-2, LMS, PPM, CRM, and CREO viewer systems

• Designed integrated wireless power system for client display table to charge smart phone batteries using Qi wireless resonance and inductive chargers for Apple smart watches.• Designed 12V dc lithium iron phosphate battery power system for client table and cabinet LED lighting system for Google smart phones• Successfully acquired UL962 Field Evaluation labels for eleven Amazon mall kiosk shops, by personally demonstrating and instructing the installers where and how to properly install the electrical hardware and secure wiring in the fixtures to prevent the risk of shock or thermal hazards• Determine root cause for lighting quality issues using Five Why’s process for Corrective Action Reports• UL gate keeper, responsible for all UL and electrical product safety correspondences to obtain UL or ETL listings • Provided guidance and assistance to Directors, Project managers, Purchasing, electronics and lighting technicians as needed • Created and helped implement written engineering procedures and processes for PD Instore electrical products

• Supervised and coached seven project engineers as direct reports• Administered performance reviews, approved timesheets, schedules, paid time off and expense reports• Directly communicated with clients on assigned projects to gather important information or product samples• Interacted with sales managers on projects whose clients need the ETL mark that authorizes them to sell to market• Evaluated client products construction using quoted standards to verify the design meets all requirements• Tested client products for leakage current, capacitor discharge, and electric strength based on UL standard requirements• Referenced UL 60950-1, UL 2021, UL 871 and their corresponding CSA and IEC standards• Helped successfully pass OSHA audit in 2014 as interim Quality Supervisor• Performed monthly audits of equipment, client products, documentation, and staff records• Addressed any non-conformances to quality standards by issuing Corrective Action Reports

•Project Manager for re-designed communication interface module with China contract manufacturer.• Managed and developed new CO2 Sensor engine controller design project with overseas supplier called SenseAir.• Generated department savings effort to fill a $150,000 productivity gap. Exceeded this gap goal by $100,000.• Provided guidance to interns and new designers to help them learn Trane products and systems.

•Successfully managed and launched Operator Display or HMI project for an overall cost savings of $320,000.• Collaborated with PCB designer to optimize PCB layouts to meet or exceed quality and EMC standards.• Helped Manufacturing and Product Management with literature changes and technical training.• Selected suppliers for obsolete electronic components, connectors and PCB’s.• Used Altium software to develop schematics or Loop diagrams for Trane Legacy controls.

Formally TRW Automotive•Received Six-Sigma Green Belt certification in August 2003.• Lead designer for steering wheel column switch and steering angle sensor electronics for Ford vehicle.• Designed and managed front HVAC control for 2005-2009 GM Sport Van.• Developed test specifications for HVAC end of line tester and in-circuit tester.• Worked directly with customer to answer questions and resolve issues efficiently.

•Designed Hall-effect transmission position selector module for 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee.• Maintained Sun Sensor and Headlamp sensor for Chrysler vehicles.• Re-designed electronic circuit for Infrared sensor to pass EMC standards.

Teaching assistant for Power Systems course•Managed Power Systems laboratory and high power Lab-Volt equipment. •Graded student lab reports and homework.•Prepared Lab-Volt equipment and instructed students during lab time.

Used 1-ton truck and utility trailer to haul various outdoor equipment to 7 hydroelectric reservoir sites.•Used company resources to perform any maintenance required for seven hydroelectric dams fed by reservoirs.•Grass mowing, waste disposal, bathroom up-keep, and fixed any damage to fences or campground areas.•Also maintained cross-country ski and bike trails around reservoirs.

• Squad Leader-directed, trained and supervised soldiers on missions.• Master Fitness trainer, in charge of company physical fitness program.• Managed and accounted for over $1,000,000 in squad equipment.• Attended and passed BNOC Phase I and BNOC Phase II training.• Attended and passed Primary Leadership Development Course• Honorably Discharged

•Received Army Commendation for meritorious service.• Received three Army Achievement Medals.• Veteran of the Persian Gulf War during Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm and Provide Comfort.• Positions held: Team Leader, Demolition’s specialist, and armored vehicle driver.