Engineer Design

Kathleen Donlevy

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abkavj@r.postjobfree.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/katedonlevy 313-***-****

Senior applications and project engineer with proven success in delivering

innovative, first to market, vehicle systems by building close partnerships between

business and technology teams. Combines broad technical knowledge across

wireless, mechanical, electrical and software disciplines to ensure customer

deliverables met with optimal performance and competitive edge.

• 30 years of delivering electronic and wireless solutions in the automotive environment.

• Managed and implemented engineering process improvements, all elements of program

management and product delivery across spectrum of initiatives.

• Critical thinker able to effectively synthesize deliverables across stakeholders to analyze and

solve complex technical problems.

• Proven ability to lead and direct multiple implementations across multiple organizations

resulting in positive results and experiences.

• Self-motivated individual adept at learning emerging technologies, trends and concepts quickly.

Dedicated to excellence, meeting timelines and doing what is the right for the shareholders,

business and company.

• Builds collaborative partnerships across the enterprise to achieve swift adoption, influencing all

levels of colleagues, customers and vendors in a matrixed organization.

• Extensive product development expertise with: radios, amplifiers, cellular & GPS-based

modules, satellite radio receivers, instrument clusters and situational awareness modules.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Visteon Corporation, Van Buren Township, MI 2000 - 2009

Lead/Applications Engineer-Driver Information Products 6/2005 – 4/2009

Engage electrical, mechanical and software disciplines to deliver driver information products to

multiple automotive OEM's with unique system requirements. Interface closely with customer groups to

develop clear understanding of features and embedded functionality while managing internal

organizations for timely and flawless deliveries.

Product Design Engineer-Core Electronics Engineering 3/2002 –5/2005

Work directly with single CD mechanism suppliers to develop and validate mechanical, electrical and

software interface with audio head units for automotive OEM.

Operations Analyst-Telematics 7/2000 – 6/2005

Build, test and integrate GPS-based, wireless module and launch ‘first to market’ telematics system for

US-based automotive OEM. Active participant on national consortium for standardizing protocol for

road assistance features and emergency services in vehicle.

Appointed single point of contact for all suppliers involved in the implementation of wireless

technology supporting the telematics effort. Outlined GSM technology roadmap for internal use in

tracking the latest wireless technology developments. Pursued and supported the transition of

tracking mechanism for wireless activity internal to the organization.

Supported Intelligent Transportation Systems by actively campaigning and gained management

consensus to support Visteon's membership on a global standards committee for implementing DSRC

(Dedicated Short Range Communication). Represented Visteon on this committee and played an

active role in the standards developments enabling Visteon to be a first choice supplier for commercial

solutions at the implementation stage.

Kathleen Donlevy

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abkavj@r.postjobfree.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/katedonlevy 313-***-****

Performed vehicle level installation of satellite-enabled audio head units. Conducted acceptance

testing and cross country prove out of satellite and terrestrial based infrastructures.

Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI 1979 - 2000

Operations Analyst- Telematics 7/1995-7/2000

Develop security service provider for delivery of in-vehicle emergency and concierge services utilizing

nationwide wireless infrastructure. Responsibilities include creation of call handling procedures and

protocol for managing emergency requests, stolen vehicle tracking and remote security features (e.g.

door unlock).

Engineering Technologist –Audio Products 6/1982 – 5/1995

Build, test, troubleshoot and installation of audio head units, amplifiers (4 channel and subwoofers),

cellular phone and telematics systems.

Product Test Technician-Body Modules 6/1979 – 5/1982

Test electronic body modules and ignition modules for design verification.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

DeVry Institute of Technology, Technician's Diploma, Electronics

Central Michigan University, work toward BS in Public Administration

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES: CAN tools -vehicle diagnostics. MS Office Productivity Tools

including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Visio.

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