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Connected and experienced in the Automotive, Aerospace and Defense Industries, making the right connections at the right levels is the key to success. If you need assistance on making OEM/Tier 1 Supplier Connections in automotive, aerospace or defense industries, I can help open doors of opportunity. Achievements:• Integration of European, Asian and Middle Eastern Countries in the United States Auto Industry focusing on Electric and Connected Vehicles, Autonomous, Automated, Artificial Intelligence, Wireless Cyber Security, Sensor Fusion and IoT.• Standing room only attendance in the Las Vegas Convention Center during the first day at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for the Connect2Car Event with a record 50% Executive Female Speakers and leading Connected Vehicle Executives from around the world• First Connected Vehicle meeting globally in Tel Aviv, Israel on Cyber Security and IoT• Global Chairman for Internet of Things (IOT) and Global Chair Prognostics and Predictive Maintenance for the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) (my team of automotive and aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers set new standards for Integrated Vehicle Health Maintenance (IVHM)) • Strategic interface for several foreign companies starting their automotive business in the Detroit Area from Israel, China and India • Tactically assisted University of Michigan (Dearborn) in connecting with major heavy transportation companies in developing the first autonomous highway in Michigan between Lansing and Port Huron (I-96) • Subject Matter Expert in Secured Wireless Telematics / Infotainment and Prognostics, Autonomous / Automated Vehicles, Advanced Research on Hybrids, Alternate Fuels, Hydrogen, Electric / Solar Powered Vehicle Technology• Featured Speaker: CES, Telematics Update, Automotive Fleet, Eyes on Design, SEMICON West, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Cloud Convention West, SAE WCX, National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA),

Directed transition at the National Automotive Center for the U.S. Congress Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Funds for newly emerging technologies. Recruited to direct transition of all various technologies through developing relationships with the OEM and Tier 1 Suppliers in the Automotive and Defense Industries. U.S. State Department Secret Clearance. Achievements: • Focused efforts on autonomous vehicles, connected vehicle cyber threats, telematics, robotics, prognostics, hybrid and battery technology, light weight metals, high speed sensors, extreme safety technologies • Concentrated bridge funding efforts to achieve higher readiness levels to support final implementations quickly• Streamlined the technology development process through customer and OEM / Tier 1 initiatives• Opened communication between Automotive and Military to advance technology through partnering efforts

London, Gb

Directed the development of a Condition Based Maintenance System which was politely referred to as a “Secured Military (FIPS) 'Wireless' Version of OnStar on Prognostic Steroids” with a Decision Support Network to administer maintenance with Field Service Representative Support on military vehicles anywhere in the world over a laptop or personal computer. The effort used the brilliance of many subject matter experts from several divisions of BAE Systems and outside suppliers in order to orchestrate a fully integrated and robust system for the U.S. Military.Coordinated a global benchmarking effort to demonstrate the “Value Proposition Story” of Prognostics for Condition Based Maintenance and Integrated Health Vehicle Maintenance.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Interfaced with General Motors Top 1,000 Major Strategic Fleet Customers developing specifically contented vehicles. Performed regular duties in future portfolio planning, telematics / infotainment / connected vehicle applications, e-commerce / website development, advertising and promotional activities, major fleet account communication, commercial and corporate market strategy. Developed new product launch training materials for wholesale personnel and automotive dealership management and sales professionals. Pursued incremental sales opportunities and investigated areas of cost reduction for increased profitability.• Connected the OnStar Module to the Electronic Control Module to capture vehicle health for large commercial fleet customers (Chairman’s Award)• Wrote the requirements to use Bluetooth to make "Hands Free" calling a reality at GM a year before California required it• Developed and deployed the first WiFi in General Motors Vehicles• Directed research and development of commercial electric plug-in vehicle. Used General Motors advance product development process and commercial market hand raiser data to initiate new technology and innovation (Research focus: Hybrids, Electric, Hydrogen, Solar, Alternate Fuels{Diesel, LPG, CNG})• Launched the Duramax Diesel Engine that drove corporate distribution change to surpass Ford as Number 1 Commercial Truck on Silverado/Sierra Heavy Duty Launch (40,000 units behind Ford to 10,000 ahead in one year)• Developed strategic business plan combining 17 individual websites to function under one web portal presenting General Motors as one company instead of several independent divisions • Lead Designer of the HHR Panel reaching production within 14 months from initial proposal then doubled production within two months after launch to meet increased market demands (Chairman’s Award)

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Managed the last three brands to go through the GM Financial Staff for Oldsmobile Division (approximately $1 Billion) before it closed. Received the Road Runner Award for helping to reorganize the Financial Staff when all the Divisions came together at the Ren Cen in GM Global Headquarters in Detroit.

Mba, Finance, Marketing

Bachelor'S Business Administration, Marketing And Management