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Shanghai, China

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Lead a team of Product Mangers in the fast-paced China automotive market; design and develop the organization to innovate and deliver digital services across several product lines• Build Connected Services strategy and roadmaps based on market research, customer feedback and local industry trends• Support Infotainment LOB activities for China in coordination with global team

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Directed integration efforts of Google Automotive Systems (GAS) and Android Open Source Project (AOSP) into GM connected ecosystem including comprehension of business, customer experience, and architectural considerations• Led VCS product management of GM sign on, phone to vehicle communication, personalization, terms and conditions, service plan enablers, etc.• Developed SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) implementation strategy for team and process alignment as a certified SPC (SAFe Process Consultant)• Managed Product Management activities for Infotainment 3.x system including: project strategy and scoping, user story development, business planning, marketing materials • Represented Info 3.x to the media in support of 4 vehicle launch events (“media trained”)• Architected a reorganization of cloud-based Info 3.x services to support expansion markets

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Led vision, strategy, and planning development of two IT portfolio tools used to identify and evaluate portfolio actions in an automated manner (Portfolio Made Visible and Portfolio Insight Tool)• Prescribed architectural solutions, data validation/integrity algorithms, data view constructs for business partners• Delivered several portfolio strategic studies: California Electrification, Product Freshness, PD Finance Models

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

- Developed global technology strategy for sustainability initiatives resulting in an ~$800M investment- Executed business and development initiatives in support of the aluminum body F-150 transformation- Led early program management efforts for two global programs with investment totaling $112M - Studied engine investment accounting practices which resulted in process improvements- Led investigation and analysis of competitive strategy in the Chinese and Indian markets

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

• Led design and manufacturing efforts for instrument panel components through program launch phase• Developed process for squeak and rattle testing of subsystems to support Ford quality initiatives• Designed and tested several alternatives for meeting government safety criteria within program constraints

Us

- Direct financial control for $25 million program in an overall $2 billion combat system program - Led Signature Management team in technical development: analysis, modeling, prototype construction/validation - Managed engineering and financial efforts in supporting program milestones and formal presentations - Coordinated program efforts with partners: US Government, Boeing, and United Defense - Trained Engineers in Earned Value Management System tools and techniques for FCS program

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Product Development

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering