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Bloomfield Hills, Mi, Us

Detroit, Mi

• Supervise a team of 6 direct staff and 12 professional service supporters, as well as direct $100M+ annual R&D portfolio, focusing on overseeing project scoping, test planning, risk/issue mitigation, release management, and quality gate reporting.• Oversee a team responsible for driving the development of a comprehensive powertrain technology portfolio, including innovative electric axles, high-voltage batteries, hydrogen fuel cells, as well as traditional diesel engines and aftertreatment (ATS) programs.• Provide strategic leadership in guiding the team on 2025-2030 SOPs and coordinating with regional and global vehicle teams to manage SOPs, budgeting, vehicle scope, and vertical integration, while actively shaping the 2030+ portfolio by determining the optimal mix of diesel, BEV, and hydrogen technologies to meet customer needs and CO2 regulations.• Pioneer digital efficiencies by implementing BI dashboards, RPA tools, and automated workflows, refocusing staff efforts on core program steering activities.• Lead the transformation to zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) by adapting conventional processes and tools to manage BEV, hydrogen, and other innovative projects, ensuring a future-ready product portfolio.

Detroit, Michigan

• Assumed comprehensive leadership, reporting, and signatory responsibilities for a department of 20 (with 5 direct reports) following the elimination of the Finance Director position, ensuring continued financial excellence and stability.• Led a team overseeing pricing for over $3B in intercompany sales, managing a $550M warranty reserve, and directing a $90M annual capital budget for a 3M sq ft plant within a 0.5 square mile campus.• Managed Sarbanes-Oxley controls and supported internal and external audits to ensure financial integrity.• Oversaw intercompany pricing for consolidation centers in India, Japan, and Brazil, and managed $200M+ in annual license fees.• Collaborated with warranty technical teams to review field risks quarterly, supporting product reliability with adequate financial backing • Stepped into the head of department role, presenting to Daimler Truck board members and participating in executive meetings.

Detroit, Michigan

• Directed regional R&D for a $300M global heavy-duty engine and ATS project, managing concept scoping, budgeting ($50M annually), risk management, and vehicle integration to meet GHG 21 emissions requirements.• Realigned resources in response to component failures and budget shortages, ensuring transparency and adherence to SOP milestones.• Coordinated R&D activities with teams in Germany, Mexico, Brazil, and India, as well as technical requirements with vehicle colleagues in Portland and powertrain launches with Germany.• Managed project scopes, budgets, timelines, and SOP targets, successfully steering various smaller projects across international locations.

Redford, Michigan, United States

• Developed regenerative braking and hybrid operational strategies for Mercedes-Benz' first hybrid vehicle (ML450), leading to its successful certification by the EPA.• Led an advanced R&D team to create MB’s first PHEV drive strategy, utilizing a hybrid platform and a prototype Li-ion battery.• Gained valuable international gas OBD expertise through a hands-on, 6-month assignment in Stuttgart, Germany, working directly on gas engine development.• Oversaw 6-7 third-party test cells in a supervisory role, managing scheduling, vendor issue resolution, and contract renewals.• Authored RFQs, validated suppliers and developed business cases for localized gasoline engine test facilities, enhancing project planning and execution.

Detroit, Michigan, United States

• Developed advanced diesel performance and emissions (P&E) expertise during a 3-month intensive assignment in Stuttgart, Germany.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Analytics, 4.0