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Kolia M. Boiani
Macomb, MI 48042
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OBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE Electrical Engineer with extensive Project Management background, experienced
in leading product development programs for Automotive OEM markets. Capable of
administering research and development programs, managing vendor and customer
relationships, and satisfying customer expectations through resourceful problem solving
skills, efficiency, and adherence to budget constraints and critical timelines. Seeking
employment opportunities in the fields of Automotive Design and Manufacturing, Defense
Contracting, Energy and Utilities, Consulting, or Program Management.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Chrysler - Fiat LLC, MI
07/2010 - Present Powertrain EE Systems Engineer
Powertrain Electonic/Electrical Release, Integration, and Validation Engineer
Developed powertrain control systems and integrated them into vehicle electrical and
electronic systems. Verified and released powertrain controllers & software/calibrations
using corporate systems.
Identified, documented, and supported resolution of electrical system issues found
through bench and vehicle level testing using various diagnostic tools and data capture
instrumentation.
Released powertrain controllers and software/calibrations into corporate releasing
system, and managed changes.
Managed, calibrated, and compiled software/calibrations using corporate system.
Defined powertrain control module hardware and software requirements.
Integrated powertrain controllers into vehicle EE systems and Communications systems -
required working on cross functional teams and with related groups.
Validated Powertrain Controller Systems. Supported proactive quality initiatives: DFSS,
FMEA, PAP, CMMI, etc.
Supported Cost Savings Initiatives.
Supported Engineering Vehicle Builds. Supplied powertrain controllers,
software/calibrations, and resolved issues.
Support assembly plant (s) in specific manufacturing region. Supported Pilot Builds,
Launches and Production; Managed and Validated In Plant Testing; and Resolved Issues.
Supported warranty issue investigations and Reactive Quality Initiatives. Used
Corporate Warranty monitoring systems.
Chrysler - Fiat LLC, Auburn Hills, MI
06/2009 - 07/2010
Powertrain Core Electronics Hardware Eng
Powertrain Core Electronics Hardware Engineer6/20097/2010
Project Management / DRE responsible for 2012 Fiat 500 Engine Control Module.
Working in a team environment, in conjunction with a supplier team, to design, develop,
verify, and release embedded automotive powertrain electronics into Chrysler vehicles.
Primary components are gas engine and transmission controllers.
Interfaced / Collaborated with Fiat Powertain ? Elasis and ECU supplier Magneti Marelli
in developing, testing and releasing the Fiat 1.4L -- 16V Multi-Air Engine Electronic
Controller.
Worked with various members of Chrysler Powertrain Engineering in this effort to
Federalize the FIAT 500 1.4L Engine for sale in NA; required changes to OBD, ECU Hardware,
Calibrations and Controls SW.
Supported DYNO, HIL, Controls SW, and Calibrations groups with technical information
and ECUs during the development of the 1.4L Engine Controls Development.
Released component(s) into Chrysler CN System.
Developed module specifications, FMEAs, test specifications.
Designed and/or verified circuit designs.
Led / participated in issue resolution activities during development, vehicle launch,
and/or warranty periods.
TRW Auomotive, Livonia, MI
07/2006 - 06/2009Senior Program Engineer
Project Management and Electronics Design function from initial concept thru production.
Responsible for delivery of programs/product to commercial and technical targets.
Led development, testing, and launch of anti lock braking, traction control and vehicle
stability control product for the 2008MY GM Programs; 2009iMY Ford Programs.
Also supported 2009i Mahindra and Mahindra ESC ECU Braking Applications.
Negotiated with customer to agree / define SOW; negotiated with internal organizations
to ensure compliance / process capabilities to deliver product within scope of contract
SOW agreements with customer.
Developed timing plans and maintained BOM, testing, and validation cost summary for ABS
ECU; worked with Purchasing to identify low cost suppliers / preferred suppliers to meet
timing, quality, and cost.
Interfaced between electronics packaging, hydraulics, vehicle packaging groups, as well
as internal departments to address system level issues.
Initiated and maintained lessons learned database; executed continuous improvement and
cost reduction actions with respect to product, plant, process.
Tracked deliverables and verified product compliance with internal and customer
requirements.
Conducted Engineering laboratory evaluations of product; created product
specifications; managed engineering change requests; and coordinated print releases or
changes.
Conducted DV and PV level environmental and mechanical durability testing; addressed
issues/failures; and developed and executed corrective actions for PPAP approval.
Created ECU EMC/Electrical test plans and Mechanical/Environmental test plans based on
General Motors Specifications GMW3172 and GMW3097; conducted testing and obtained approval
of results
Created ECU EMC/Electrical test plans and Mechanical/Environmental test plans based on
Ford Motor Company ES-XQ7T-1A278-AC EMC Specs and Ford CETP and WCR/WDS
Environmental/Climatic/Mechanical Requirement
Borg Warner, Auburn Hills, MI
02/2006 - 07/2006Senior Program Engineere
Borg Warner Automotive- Powertrain Technical Center Auburn Hills, MI Senior Program
Engineer ? Transfer Case Control Module 2/20067/2006 ? Responsible for all Transfer
Case Controller hardware and software delivery to GM. ? Lead supplier Hitachi in Design
and Release of Transfer Case module. ? Lead internal BW Software Development and Software
Validation Testing Organizations in delivery of Development Software Releases for 2008 H2;
2009 H345Alpha, and 2008 GMX-322 TCCM applications. ? Lead the BW T-Case Controls and
Calibration activities to update controls models/algorithms and software for calibration
development to meet the 65% CALS, 80% CALS GM Delivery milestones. ? Served as single
point of contact to external GM customer for all hardware and software related
deliverables, issues resolution, timing negotiations, etc.
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI
05/2003 - 02/2006 Powertrain / Chassis Component TVM Engin
Ford Motor Company, Team Value Management Organization Dearborn, MI (Direct Hire)
Powertrain / Chassis Component TVM Engineer 5/2003 ? 2/2006 ? Program Management Position.
? Conducted competitive benchmarking events and teardown analysis of various components
and subsystems. Included data collection: weight and dimensional measurements, material
analysis, manufacturing method/process. ? Developed minimum cost manufacturing models for
manufacturing Chassis and Powertrain components by conducting ZBE (Zero Based Estimate)
studies with a cross-functional team of engineers, cost estimators, and purchasing
representatives. ? Implemented Cost Reductions ( Commercial and Engineering Design) for
various Chassis and Powertrain components/systems by developing and analyzing proposals,
developing business cases, and obtaining Executive Champion support. ? Participated in the
development and implementation of Ford Corporate Commonization Strategy for Powertrain and
Chassis commodities such as Exhaust Pipes, Mufflers, and Catalytic Converters, Brake
Drums, Rotors, Calipers, etc.
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI
07/1999 - 05/2003 Powertrain Controls Module -Program Mana
Ford Motor Company, Powertrain Operations Engine Engineering Dearborn, MI (Direct Hire)
Powertrain Controls Module -Program Management/Configuration 7/1999- 5/2003 ? Program
Management responsibility for the 2004 & 2005 MY Motorola Design PCM for Navigator,
Expedition, and F150 Truck Programs. ? Worked with Platform/Truck Vehicle Center to define
PCM hardware requirements for 5.4L-3V/4V, 4.6L-2V, and 4.2L-2V Engine Controls
Development. ? Collaborated with Ford S/W and Calibration Tools Organization to
define/develop PCM hardware interface circuit boards for S/W & Calibrations Development. ?
Supported S/W Strategy & Powertrain controls calibration community with robust PCM/ECU
throughout the development cycle. ? Collaborated with other Engineering activities (BCM,
ABS ECU, Connectors, Wiring Architecture ) to coordinate/define PCM interface hardware and
wiring requ
Geneal Motors Corporation, Warren, MI
08/1997 - 07/1999Senior Project Engineer, Applications/Co
General Motors Corporation, Vehicle Engineering Center
(
VEC) Warren, MI (Direct Hire)
Senior Project Engineer, Applications/Controls Integration Engineer8/1997 - 7/1999 ?
Interfaced between Platform and Powertrain organizations in the capacity of
Contact/Applications Engineer to resolve Powertrain/Chassis design release issues, vehicle
development/launch process issues(Vehicle Mock-Up, Mule, Alpha, Beta, Prototype, Pilot and
Production). ? Supported Production Launch Process Activities for Powertrain/Chassis/HVAC
Integration and Planning Department. ? Supported Prototype and Pilot (Mule)Vehicle Builds,
for initial build period and communicated issues and results to Platform. ? Wrote
CEA?s(Corporate Engineering Authorization) documents to initiate changes regarding Engine
and Transmission Hardware or Software. ? Supported DVT (Dynamic Vehicle Test) group to
ensure Vehicle Software/Hardware Functionality at this END-OF-LINE Test. ? Interfaced with
Calibration Engineers to define or resolve Calibrations Requirements/Issues for Powertrain
Control Modules and/or other Electronic Control Modules.
General Motors Corporation, Ypsilanti, MI
09/1993 - 08/1997Project Engineer/Software Engineer
General Motors Corporation, Powertrain Division Ypsilanti, MI (Direct Hire) Project
Engineer/Software Engineer9/1993 - 8/1997 ? Integration of Software & Hardware design of
PCMs (Powertrain Control Modules) for GM Holden Australia Embedded Micro Controller
Systems Applications. ? Worked with Calibrations Engineers to develop/define requirements
for Powertrain software/calibrations functionality. ? Developed Software Algorithms, Shift
Execution PDT, ring interface testing for Transmission Control Systems. ? Design, testing,
& verification of common Transmission Software Motorola Assembly 68HC11 based and Modula-
GM based, including P-SPEC design (algorithm and pseudo-code). ? Testing and debugging of
software, using controller simulator bench for static HIL open looped testing. ?
Documentation of changes, corrections, & or enhancement of software through release of
RSMs (Requests for Software Modification).
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Science
Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Wayne State University, MI
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
Six Sigma Black Belt, From Ford Motor Company (former employer), MI
Training for PMP, Certification TBD, MI
Various Hands On Electrical and Mechanic, Various Training Certificates, MI
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Software/Calibration/Hardware Validation Tools: Matlab-Simulink R14sp1, CMSynergy, ETAS-
Inca V6.2, Vector CANalyzer, CalTools, PowerCal2, ATI Calibration Tools, Continuus V4.5,
iBOX, Mark1 Static(Open Loop) Vehicle Simulator by DGE, HIL (Closed Loop) Vehicle
Simulator by dSPACE . Databases, Release Systems, Requirements Management Tools: DOORS,
WERS, EBOM, WebCN Product Development Systems: FPDS/GPDS(Ford), CDS(Chrysler),
ADV/DVP&R(GM) CAD Software: TeamCenter/NX; Catia V5/VPM 3D Models manipulation. Email and
Operation Systems: Outlook, Groupwise, Lotus Notes, Windows XP and Vista Automotive
Training: Engine Teardown and Re-assembly; Transmission Teardown and Re-assembly; ABS
Brake Diagnosis and Repair; Strategy-Based Vehicle Diagnostics; Telematics; Vehicle
Electronic Data-Busses (i.e., CAN, UART, SAE J1939, Ethernet); Schematic Capture, PCB
layout, and Circuit Simulation Software Vehicle Suspension and Alignment; Transmission
Design Continuous Education Credit Courses: Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (Ford Motor
Company) Project Management Professional (PMP-PMI) training ; Systems Engineering; FMEA &Global 8-D; DVP&R, BOM; EVMS, CMMi, WBS, Sourcing Packages.
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS Deans List; Tau Beta Pi National Honor Society Fluent in
Albanian, Conversational in Italian, and Fundamental grasp of Arabic Language Smith,
Hinchman, Grylls and Associates Engineering Award SAE Charter Member, Wayne State Alumni
Associate ? Active Member
NOTES / OTHER INFORMATION
I have more than 15 years of experience as an engineer with program management
responsibility. Please contact me if you should have additional questions. TECHNICAL
SKILLS: High level of oral and written communication skills. Familiar with automotive
mechanical and electrical stresses, electronic Manufacturing /design for manufacturing,
and PCB layout for best EMC performance. Understanding of engineering theory and
principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms. Familiarity with production
processes such as foundry, forging, pressed metal and machine tool activities.
Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area required. Specific
knowledge of engineering mechanics, physics, metallurgy and manufacturing methods
engineering. High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with
others. Knowledge of software and systems as it pertains to engineering. Cross-
organizational work experience with powertrain and vehicle engineering. Strong knowledge
of competitive hybrid architectures and vehicles.
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