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Costa Mesa, CA, US

Irvine, California, United States

Manager for North American Ride and Handling development team.

Irvine, CA

Responsible for ride, steering, and handling development for North American Hyundai and Kia products including:2019 Genesis G70, 2019 Kona EV, 2019 Niro EV, 2019 Kia Forte, 2018 Kia Stinger, 2018 Genesis G80. Past models: 2017 Ioniq EV, 2016 Kia Optima (including Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid), 2015/2016 Hyundai Sonata, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid, 2015.

San Angelo, Texas Area

Subjective and objective noise, ride, steering, and wet/dry limit handling tire evaluation and development. High performance driving on proving ground test surfaces and race tracks.

Photograph and document the day to day activities of paramedics and administrative staff. Highlighting the contribution to the community that emergency medical services provides.

Analyzed crush and scratch pattern damage to vehicles to determine roll sequence. Created detailed surveys of accident scenes with Trimble GPS/Optical based survey equipment. Troubleshot and operated IPETRONIK Data Acquisition system for vehicle handling tests. Obtained in depth knowledge of FARO 3D laser scanner usage and post processing software.

Tuned limit handling and stability for: 2006 Explorer, 2007 Expedition, and 2008 Ranger. Performed steering and ride subjective evaluations for multiple vehicle platforms. Tuned SUV Roll Stability Control with brake development team. Planned logistics of international cold weather testing in New Zealand.

Developed traction control and anti-lock braking systems for Ford Freestyle and Five Hundred. Investigated interaction with engine, transmission, and AWD systems to refine brake controller functionality. Managed and maintained prototype evaluation fleet and prepared management drives. Planned evaluation test schedule, including allocation of prototypes and.

Set product attribute targets based on testing, benchmarking, and American market trends. Performed steering and ride subjective evaluations for multiple vehicle platforms. Gained expertise in Ford’s DIVAS objective data acquisition system for vehicle steering attributes.

Worked as on site plant rep. for chassis, Stability Control, wheels/tires, brake system evac/fill for 2001 Ford Focus. Gained diversified International multi-plant experience working with engineering teams from England, Germany, and Mexico for product launch. Evaluated Ford Racing Chassis Bending/Torsion tests for NASCAR and Formula One race teams..

Ms, Automotive Engineering

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Dean's List, ASME Student Body Mechanical Engineering