Engineer Project Manager

PRIYA AHILAN

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Tel: 586- 484-5212 / Email: *****.*****@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Secure a Commercial Management position where I can utilize my experiences;

acquire new skills, challenges and opportunities for growth in my choice

field.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR, Windsor, Ontario

August- 2004

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Degree in Electrical Engineering

ST-CLAIR COLLEGE, Windsor, Ontario

2003-2004

AutoCAD 2004 Certificate

TECHNICAL SKILLS ACQUIRED THROUGH EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

. Vehicle Diagnostics: MDT2, J1850, CANanalyer, GMLAN CAT Tool, Dearborn

Group Hercules SCAT Tool, DPS Flash Tool, Class 2 VLT, Vector CAN

. Instrumentation: Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Analog/Digital

oscilloscopes & meters, function generators, LS Polarity Check

. Design electrical systems by applying knowledge of engineering

principles and practices to the development and design of electrical

systems

. Design of digital circuits which will require schematic generation,

computer simulation and worst case analysis

. Select and specify components, support program and design reviews,

design test procedures and test equipment, and implement modifications

and improvements to existing products

. Use modern test equipment for troubleshooting digital circuits and

systems, including in-circuit emulators, logic and network analyzers,

millimeters and oscilloscopes as well as a wide range of hand, power

and diagnostic tools

. Software development and other applications of computer technology to

solve complex engineering programs

. Operating systems: Windows; Web browsers: MS Internet Explorer;

Database systems: Microsoft Access; Front End Office tools: MS Excel,

PowerPoint, Word, Lotus Notes, and Outlook; Graphical packages: Paint

Shop Pro 6, VISIO and Corel Draw; Communication protocols: TCP/IP and

HTTP; Simulation Tools: Labview, PSpice, Circuit Maker 5, MATLAB,

MathCAD; CAD Packages: AutoCAD 2002 and CADKey 97

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

D&M Global OEM - Business Development May '08 -

Present

D&M Holdings Inc, Plymouth Michigan, US

. Manage all aspects of the sales process for OEM automotive customers,

. Developed sales plans for Business with Automotive Customers /

supplier

. Primary interface with customers at General Motors and Tier 1

Suppliers for all Commercial information's

. Team leadership during the Pre-Sales phase of the OEM sales and

delivery process

. Worked on RFI, RFP, RFQ and RFS for OEM

. Develops strong relationships with OEM decision makers.

. Develops and maintains sales plan for assigned customers and brands.

. Develops and maintains sales tools consistent with both the assigned

brands and the needs of the OEM decision makers.

. Identifies current OEM audio systems and potential vehicle roadmap for

future opportunities

. Communicates all assigned brand value propositions to OEM decision

makers

. Reports current and future opportunities on a regular basis

. Responsible for the Global General Motors Accounts and D&M Account

managers

. Build a strong International Relationships with GM and D&M teams

D&M Global OEM - Application Engineer

June '06 - May '08

D&M Holdings Inc, Plymouth Michigan, US

. Premium Sound Solutions Design Release Engineer (Resident) for General

Motors located at the Warren, MI Technical Center Campus working in

the Audio & Video Systems, Rear Seat Audio Group releasing audio

speaker components.

. The main, single point of engineering contact between General Motors

and D&M Premium Sound Solution

. Working directly with the General Motors Audio Lead Engineers and

other release engineers to design and develop audio components within

the packaging constraints of the vehicle to ensure lead both proper

location and audio performance are achieved to that specific program.

. Responsible for all communication between General Motors and Foster

Electric to ensure program and component timing is maintained and

achieved. This includes Engineering Work Orders (EWO's), Bill of

Materials (BOM's), Design, Design Validation (DV) and Product

Validation (PV) Testing, validation sign-off, and PPAP submissions.

. Coordinate and attended program team meetings, design reviews, virtual

build reviews, pre-production builds, and PDT, SSR, CIT workgroup mtg

related LS Vehicle packaging

. Meeting and designing to all General Motors standards including audio

specific standards; Sub-System Technical Specifications (SSTS),

Component Technical Specifications (CTS), and validation requirements

as required by the General Motors audio group.

. Working with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers for speaker components that

are "POA" to other assemblies to ensure proper component placement and

audio performance is achieved.

. Responsible for maintaining part numbers assigned to my General Motors

Engineering release code to ensure that the correct components are

being maintained, tracked, and delivered on-time within the General

Motors

system.

. Responsible for working any ETL (Error Tracking List System) that are

written against a specific component or process. Defining the root

cause of the problem and getting the proper documentation and testing

completed in a timely manner to closeout the issue.

. Responsible for importing and exporting math data and dimensional

drawings into and out of the General Motors - Team Center Data

Management System.

. Currently Completed Program management Training through Skillpath on

March 2008.

Power Memory - Release/Component Engineer -

April '05 - June '06

DaimlerChrysler, Auburn Hills, Michigan, US

. Developed a test plan to verify a feature functional requirement for

PSD and Module software functional strategy

. Worked with EE Core Subsystem validation group on front/ rear door and

gate nodes.

. Plan and execute developmental tests for Vehicle Validation Tests (

V.V.T)

. Generated Component and Subsystem level validation specifications (

Test Plan)

. Supported Electrical Design Reviews and DFMEA

. Interacted with supplier to define requirements and assist in

hardware/software issue resolution

. Assisted in software updates and testing of in-vehicle hardware and

software

. Performed sub-system level test and verification for PSD on vehicles

. Visited offsite suppliers to verity conformance with DCX validation

and test requirements

. Developing Electrical support for RT 08 Ramp Vehicle, building VMM

signals,

. Familiar with EMC testing requirements DC-10615,DC-10612 and DC10614

. Maintaining the Subsystem coordination Review Meetings for PSD on RT

08

Vehicular Electronics - Embedded Systems Validation Engineer Sept.

'04 - Feb '05

General Motors, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada - (Contract

Engineer)

. Developed a test plan to verify a feature functional requirement

(SSTS, CTS) and Module hardware end-loop functionality to

test the module in a real and simulated environment

. Utilized GMLAN CAN protocol tools for vehicle evaluation, diagnostics,

troubleshoot and issue resolution

. Worked with Body Subsystem validation group on Exterior

Lights/Windows/Sunroof, Mirror/Compass and Wipe/Glass Subsystem

validation for future vehicle programs

. Managed module Validation Projects for Body Controller (BCM),

Electronic Door Multiplexing Module and Electronic Sunroof Control

Module

. Plan and execute developmental tests for product validation and

improvement

. Generated Component and Subsystem level validation specifications

. Supported Electrical Design Reviews and DFMEA

. Visited offsite suppliers to verity conformance with GM validation and

test requirements

. Interacted with supplier to define requirements and assist in

hardware/software issue resolution

. Utilized Class II vehicle serial data communication tools for

development and diagnostics

. Assisted in calibration and software updates and testing of in-vehicle

hardware and software

. Investigate overall vehicle electrical module and system architecture

issues including GMLAN serial data communication issues, wiring

harness and connectivity issues

. Performed sub-system level test and verification on system bench and

vehicles

. Familiar with Vehicle Theft and Content Theft subsystem

. Familiar with GMW 3110 diagnostic requirement, Component Level

Functional and Serial Data Specifications

BUILDING DEPARTMENT, CITY OF WINDSOR, Windsor, Ontario May '02

- Aug. '02

Plan Examiner/ Engineer - CO-OP

. Reviewed and verified structural calculations and building,

electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and zoning requirements pertaining

to structural and mechanical drawings (sprinkler systems, interior

renovation, addition to existing buildings)

. Interpreted and applied engineering data specifications and by-laws

and applicable codes

. Documented and maintained accurate reports and records on problems

observed during the examination process on all projects reviewed, for

examination by supervisor

. Demonstrated sound knowledge of the Ontario Building Code 97 and

National Fire Protection Act 13

. Communicated effectively with clients and maintained a log on every

out going call to clients, involving project reviews

Educational / Community Achievement:

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY-BASED Awards and Scholarship

ACTIVITIES

Project Manager, Institute of University of Windsor In-Course

Electrical and Electronics Bursaries - 2003, 2004

Engineers (IEEE) Student Branch Riverside S.S. Bingo award - 2000

(S-PAC 2003) - coordinated

schedule, guest speakers, and

handled all the financial matters

for a Student Professional

Awareness Conference attended by

over 200 students and faculty

members

Elected Vice-Chair of Internal University of Windsor In-Course

Affairs for IEEE Student Branch at Scholarships - 2002, 2003

U of W (Term: 2003-2004)

Elected 4th year Student Ontario Millennium Scholarship -

Representative for E.C.E Dept. 2001, 2003

(Term: 2003-2004) Alumni In-Course Scholarship -

2002

PTR Committee Member for E.C.E Frederick Atkins Scholarships -

department (Term: 2003-2004) 2002

Faculty & Coordinating Committee Frank J. Ewasyshyn Engineering

(F.C.C.) Member for E.C.E dept. Award - 2001

(Term: 2003-2004)

Elected 3rd year Student Peter Fast Memorial Bursaries -

Representative for E.C.E Dept 2001

(Term: 2002-2003)

Active Member & 3rd Year Student University of Windsor Entrance

Rep. of the IEEE student branch, Scholarships - 2000

University of Windsor

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