DANIEL ARZOLA QUIROZ
**** ******* ****. *** ****, San Antonio, Texas 78250
abg2n7@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Results focused Professional with extensive experience with diagnostics &
troubleshooting while achieving high-level performance. Demonstrated track
record for turning around customer issues while maintaining good customer
relationships, and working well with people.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION & SPECIAL SKILLS
System Programming Development Institute; Bachelor Degree in Certified
Computer Programmer in Mainframe, Graduating in 1994.
Experience at Fisker Automotive developing & Testing Brake Software for an
extended range hybrid vehicle.
Skilled in use of interactive software, Windows XP, Microsoft Office Excel
and assembly hardware system.
Taught Microcomputer personal courses in application software.
Supervisory Management Skills, Managing a Fleet of Electric Vehicles and
Personnel for U.S Postal Service.
Ford Motor Company Certified Electric Vehicle Technician.
Electric Hybrid Vehicle Technical support technician, Certified by the Ford
Motor Company.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fisker Automotive Inc, Anaheim, CA 4/2011 - 11/2012
(Technical System Engineer Chassis)
Design Release Engineer (DRE) for Electric Brake Control Module (EBCM)
Software, and Hardware, including all chassis electronics documentation
status. Analyze and interpret research results, report results to
customers, and document findings in technical reports or papers. Develop
new analysis methods and procedures as required to meet clients, supplier
and manufactures. Modify standard characterization procedures and develop
new custom test methods. Lead in contributing to problem definition and
technical resolution of Braking system issues, also assisted in program and
interface with all other related modules. Tested fuel tank temperature,
cold chamber, and involve in the Witnessed European Brake and ESC testing
ECE R13h. The North American Brake test equivalent is MVSS 135 for brakes
and MVSS 126 for ESC. USA compliance is FMVSS, Canadian Compliance is
CMVSS.
TRW, Irvine, CA 2/2011 - 4/2011
(Brake Engineer)
Responsible application software and hardware for the Electric Brake
Controller Module (EBCM) updated. Design Release Engineer (DRE) for EBCM
software release. Assist with all components for brakes installation,
master cylinder and bleed systems, including diagnosing trouble codes and
analyzing data for TRW supplier.
Triple E Automotive Services, Bemidji, MN 1/2010 - 2/2011
(Project Engineer)
Responsible for coordination of test programs and analyzing data for fleet
vehicles for winter test season.
General Motors Corporation, Burbank, CA 6/2008 - 1/2010
(Fuel Cell Vehicle Engineer)
Responsible for flashing the latest software releases. Handled engineering
and customer concerns. Installed new components for upcoming vehicles.
Diagnosed and analyzed trouble codes for customer service. Managed service
parts, systems, and track of material.
Xerox Corporation, Cerritos, CA 12/2005 - 6/2008
(Lab Technician)
Responsible for customer orders and operations with different types of copy
machine equipment.
_ Troubleshoot and process of different types of copy machines.
Installed hardware and software products (Riser cards, fire wire cards,
fax mode and scanner kits, etc.)
_ Updated procedures for assembled products and organized location for
new upcoming components.
Roush Industries Inc, Cypress, CA 9/1997 - 7/2004
(Electric Hybrid Technician Support (2003-2004)
For 3 months I was on assignment at the Ford Motor Company Plant in Kansas
City to oversee the first 50 Hybrid Ford Escapes produced while monitoring
quality control for the same Fleet of vehicles.
_ Lead Technician responsible for training new technicians and
supporting the latest equipment, hardware and software programs, to
increase efficiency and to foster more effective performance. Travelled
about 80% throughout the city and state to help manage new routes,
download data, and update new versions of software. Provided customers
24/7 technical support.
_ Visually presented and verbally communicated research findings
collected; organized and analyzed data.
_ Participated in and organized special events for car shows and media
events. Was recognized for performance excellence on many occasions.
(Supervisor Technical Support (2000-2003)
Managed over 20 locations for the U.S. Postal Service, supporting over 500
Electric Postal Vehicles, this included managing warranty work as well.
Managed Lead Acid and Nickel battery Ranger Fleet. Attained an 80%
customer service satisfaction rating, out ranking the U.S. Postal Service
Maintenance Department and Dealership Service Facilities.
_ Used their New "Generation Star" (NGS) Test equipment on the
vehicles. Monitored the battery control module for any temperature and
power issues.
_ Handled engineering and customers concerns, which included warranty
parts and service. Tracked invoices, inventory, and packaging, as well
as, handling shipping and receiving.
_ Received very high ratings, including "Accident Free" several Safety
Awards.
(Data Processing Brake Systems (1997-2000)
Developed a Durability Lab which used computer systems to monitor brake
noise, vibrations, and shudder. Vehicles were driven on multiple drive
routes for approximately 3 weeks, then data was analyzed, processed and
reported out using organization charts, and graphs for engineering and
ultimately for the customers.
_ Established a team to handle 2 to 6 months of testing at a multitude
of different locations.
_ Worked with original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to implement new
products and enhance an already successful outsourcing program.
Integrated Components Source Inc (ICS), Valencia, CA 3/1994 - 9/1997
(Computer Technician)
Responsible for customer sale orders, and testing for a variety of
different types of computer hardware. Began the night shift for our
international customers, which increased sales by 30%.
_ Maintained the mainframe system, installed software, configured
hardware, analyzed failed equipment, and assembled the systems. Managed
a multi-national procurement organization that purchased direct materials
for hardware and software per customer demand.
Compton Community College, Compton, CA 12/1992 - 2/1994
(Computer Lab Assisted)
Acting Assistant instructor of the microcomputer laboratory, which included
breaking down the course curriculum for the computer students to follow.
_ Prepared Lessons and instructed the advanced software classes.
_ Prepared and presented numerous technical reviews using PowerPoint.
_ Tutor for 3 major software applications (Excel, Word Processing and
Windows).
Zinka Inc, Long Beach, CA 6/1990 - 9/1992
(Warehouse Supervisor)
Responsible for keeping track of invoices, inventory, shipping and
receiving. Managed packaging of the products to customers and wholesalers.
References: David J. Elliott, Engineer Bill Stinnett,
Manager Chassis
Triple E Automotive Services Fisker Automotive, Inc.