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Detroit, Mi, Us

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Delivered significant financial and operational improvements, enhancing fleet performance, revenue, and employee satisfaction through strategic planning and innovative technology.• Developed cost-effective used EV fleet acquisition strategy.• Led successful RFP run-off for Ford Drive's technology platform.• Analyzed invoice data using AI to improve collections.• Championed employee satisfaction initiatives from survey results.

Founded and launched a direct-to-consumer vehicle subscription business for low-income workers, going from concept to revenue generation in just six months, exceeding all expectations (and path to $500,000 annualized revenue by end of 2nd year). www.starttoelevate.com• Built a small highly-energized team with an equally enthusiastic broader contingent of partners inside and outside of Ford.• Launched the entire business including the tech platform, customer care, and fleet operations on time and under budget.• Developed a financial well-being platform concept for customers on a path toward long-term financial stability. • Developed innovative mechanic training concepts allowing underserved groups to enter a funnel leading to career prospects.• Concepted digital revenue streams accelerating the path to profitability.• Successfully executed a spin-out of the business in December 2023.

Consistently drove progress in strategic, operational, and cultural initiatives, improving business performance and employee engagement.• Provided input to three successive VPs, navigating complex and transformative new business opportunities for Ford.• Designed a new management system underpinning the organization which resulted in an all new direct-to-consumer business platform for Ford.• Facilitated the quarterly Ford Next Board Meeting with Ford’s Chairman of the Board, CEO, and other executive leaders.• Secured funding and enthusiastic support for key organizational initiatives through compelling strategy papers, board presentations, and employee communications.

Progressed key strategic initiatives, leading to successful pilot launches, innovative strategy development, and a strong foundation for future growth.• Launched Phase 1 of the Uber partnership pilot program, integrating customer experience, software, and fleet operations. • Co-developed a comprehensive AV accessibility strategy ensuring inclusivity in autonomous vehicle deployment.• Supported profit modeling for the AV moving goods strategy.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Co-led program milestones for F-150 Lightning EV, validated market opportunity, optimized resources, and ensured UX feature readiness. • Co-chaired a Digital Features Verification Summit with 100+ attendees, accelerating lab-based validation and on-time launch.• Led validation of 100+ complex digital features through HiL testing, ensuring on-time delivery of the user experience. delivered the user experience.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Achieved approval on an accelerated program milestone and drove initiatives to enhanced vehicle design, customer experience, and profits.• Secured $100 million incremental investment for a customer-centric vehicle design accommodating diverse user abilities.• Developed a vehicle design-for-service strategy ensuring business viability and maximizing vehicle uptime.• Championed a complexity reduction strategy resulting in $90 million in positive CO2 contributions and $300/vehicle savings.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Supervised 65 UAW employees on the chassis final assembly line as they built a quality vehicle every 55 seconds during a complex launch in 2018. Recognized by Ford and UAW leadership for quickly adapting to the demands of the role while keeping the F150 franchise running smoothly.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Led a high-performing global engineering team, exceeding project goals and significantly reducing costs while improving internal-customer satisfaction.• Increased project delivery by 25%, managing a team of 21 engineers to deliver 200 projects/year delivering superior product attributes.• Improved customer satisfaction and reduced annual testing costs by $15 million, enhancing design and reliability.• Achieved a 100% favorable leadership score in employee pulse surveys by fostering strong team dynamics and accountability.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Awarded for exceptional leadership in powertrain engineering, spearheaded the design of critical F-150 engine components, resolved major durability issues, and implemented innovative solutions to prevent future problems.• Received a Chief Engineer Award for initiating and leading a 12-month task force to develop a game-changing Engine System FMEA.• Managed the design of the lubrication, sealing, and ignition systems for the F-150 3.3L/3.5L engine family.• Resolved an F-150 oil pump launch issue.

Fond Du Lac, Wi, Us

Transformed fundamental corporate product development systems from slow and expensive engine testing to up-front CAE and analytics, delivering improved speed to market, drastic cost savings and optimized performance attributes through new data insights.• $5M annual reduction in prototype testing costs.• Managed a global team of engineers, completing 80+ projects/year.• Published and presented industry papers on novel, validated analysis methods.• Developed all-new component-level bench tests for in-cylinder motion to further enhance design efficiency and speed to market.

Fond Du Lac, Wi, Us

Applied advanced CFD techniques to solve complex emissions regulatory challenges, leading a successful cross-functional team to design and validate a new exhaust system under a high-profile and difficult launch timeframe.• Developed a novel CFD method for catalyst exhaust flow analysis, exposing critical design flaws.• VP-appointed to lead a cross-functional redesign 3 months before a launch, undercutting emission limit by ~50% and saving $100/unit.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Led the development of innovative CAE methods, fostering collaboration across multiple automotive companies and mentoring junior engineers.• Applied 6-Sigma and CFD methods to optimize engine components.• Chaired 1D/3D user group for Ford, JLR, Mazda, and Volvo.• Mentored new engineers in the group.

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Successfully completed the FCG program, demonstrating strong engineering skills and leadership in product development, quality improvement, and testing optimization.• Led a global 8D team, avoiding over $120k/year in scrap costs.• Tested and certified F-150 for federal emissions compliance.• Implemented new NVH test, saving 4 months and $50k/program.• Co-authored and presented an efficient NVH analytical method at the Ford 2000 Global NVH Conference.• Designed and released new V8 intake manifold (150,000 veh/year).

Irving, Texas, Us

Developed and implemented comprehensive engineering solutions to ensure global emissions compliance for off-highway engines.• Developed engine software maps for global emissions regulations.• Created custom air-to-air intercooler maps for field installations.

Columbus, Indiana, Us

Implemented innovative engineering solutions to address critical product performance issues and reduce operational costs by $100k/year• Designed a dynamic linkage system to solve piston failures • Implemented a new oil tube for improved off-highway gradeability.• Consolidated redundant fastener part numbers for cost savings.

Madison, Wi, Us

Provided support to engineering teams, ensuring rapid response to outages and paved the way for a new city-wide fiber optic network.• Mapped customer utilities enabling rapid outage response.• Provided computer IT support for 30 engineers.• Enhanced and managed the network-wide utilities database.

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Master'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering