PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Attention-to-detail and an analytical professional with sound experience in project management, product development, vehicle testing, and research & development.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of project management processes, strategies, and methods to oversee the implementation of project improvements. Highly skilled in overseeing the process of developing a product or enhancing existing products in order to meet customer expectations effectively. Remarkable acumen in overseeing projects with top-down oversight throughout the entire execution to ensure success as defined by adherence to standards of scope, budget, and timeline. Adept at determining, implementing, and monitoring research & development strategies and priorities to support the organization’s commercial, policy, or research objectives. Proven in leading various types of vehicle testing in the form of exploratory test trips and serving data collection for product validation, calibration, and development requirements. Excellent problem-solving skills when diagnosing issues, encountering roadblocks and/or developing new solutions to get the job finished.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Project Lifecycle Management

• Project Planning & Execution

• Automotive Design & Manufacturing

• Vehicle Testing & Simulation Engineering

• Team Building & Leadership

• Custom Automotive Mechanical Work

• Data Collection & Benchmarking

• Complex Problem Solving

• Engineering Optimization

• Operational Excellence

• Effective Communication

• Relationship Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RGBSI- Drivability Validation & Benchmarking Engineer (Stellantis), Windsor Ontario/Chelsea, Michigan Nov 2021 – Present

Created various possible solutions for objectives at hand, including OBD testing and calibration updating by examining data with calibration engineers to address shortcomings based on subjective and objective metrics, while also defining verifications methods for vehicle testing procedures.

Actively Leads the teams Validation and Benchmarking database, assisting global teams in Italy, Brazil, Germany, and France. Reports benchmarking results to global teams in terms of acceleration metrics, deceleration metrics, pedal metrics, and target-setting metrics.

Assists the propulsion systems drivability team and oversees the testing of company and competitive vehicles for optimal performance, safety, and efficiency. Delivers extensive results in a professional manner to calibrations teams.

Conducts detailed analysis of in-vehicle drivability assessments on company vehicles (hybrid, electric, naturally aspirated, turbo charged), and on engine and powertrain dynos or virtual simulation laboratories.

Report results to direct propulsion system calibration development teams in the areas of electronic throttle controls, torque map, torque filtering, shift patterns, torque converter, and shift quality along with engine start/stop and idle control.

Update the hybrid, engine, and transmission software, debug cars, and calibrate controls & interactive features between the emotor, battery, engine, and transmission. Regularly performs hands-on work/remote work with the Powertrain Calibration team.

Analyzes and outputs data on various vehicles like ICEs, BEVs, PHEVs, FCA vehicles, and various competitive vehicles, including vehicles from other countries like Brazil, Italy, Germany, and France.

Assigned to be the team lead while working with the software team at FCA to optimize important validation and benchmarking tools using MATLAB and Python. Is currently helping revolutionize a tool to be used on a global company scale.

Utilizes advanced calibration equipment and tools, such as VI-CarRealTime, MDF, MDA, ATI, ETAS/INCA, AVL-DRIVE, DCplot, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), C++ and MATLAB to assist powertrain calibration teams. Capstone Project Lead/Manager, Testing the Feasibility of Renewable Energy at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Ontario Sep 2020 – Apr 2021

Spearheaded the successful planning, structuring, and design of the university's renewable energy feasibility study.

Served as a project leader in designing hydroelectric, wind, and solar energy extraction systems using localized data to evaluate campus viability.

Enhanced efficiency and the quality of work by ensuring that all group members maintained healthy and co-operative relationships while acting as a group leader.

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Met the deadlines and maintained strict & continuous evaluations while adhering to engineering standards and following to provincial and municipal guidelines successfully.

Organized regular consultations with industry suppliers, engineering firms, team members, and the faculty supervisors, ensuring to run all processes smoothly.

Administered and arranged all meetings, contacts, researched valuable information, and accomplished work from group members to generate a stunning report and presentation.

Fostered and maintained trustworthy relationships while overlooking and double checking all work done by each group member to ensure the accuracy.

The findings in the written reports were used by the University’s Energy Management Department and the City of Thunder Bay for consideration of future green energy extraction projects on campus.

Received an outstanding ovation for the project from the city of Thunder Bay, mentor teacher, mechanical engineer chair, and other faculty members.

Automotive Design Project Lead/Manager, Automotive Mechanical Engineering Technology, St. Clair College, Windsor, Ontario Sep 2017– Apr 2018

Supervised the successful organizing, scheduling, work distribution, project management, design, and completion of the final Automotive Capstone Project, comprising three large & three small projects needed to be completed throughout the year.

Led three minor projects, such as dissembling & assembling engines, brake systems and transmission systems, improving an engines flow rate, and designing a gearbox reducer, using various work benches and design programs.

Performed various duties as a project lead, including assigning work and unique tasks to each group member, scheduling deadlines & group meetings, writing progress reports, and creating visual & written presentations to discuss work, concerns, and future plans.

Headed the group that received a special applause from the engineering chair for the best job done on the overall capstone project.

Won the award of “Project Lead of the year” in 2018 and enabled the group as a whole to receive award of the “Safest Design”.

Designed a working automotive gearbox, including all jig & fixtures, Mould bases, and prints for all custom parts used.

Improved the flow and power of an assigned engine by using the available equipment, tools, and programs skillfully.

Developed a working automotive chassis that included a working steering and suspension system in CAD programs like Solidworks, CATIA V5, ANSYS and AUTOCAD.

Developed personal hands-on skills using various CNC Machines, Lathes, Drills, other machines, and work benches to complete various hands-on physical projects.

EDUCATION

Master of Engineering Management (MEM), Specializing in Project Management (Expected Graduation: 2024) – University of Windsor, Windsor ON

• First year GPA 3.8, on track to receive PMP License. BEng, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Degree, Specialization in Energy Conversion Engineering, Combustions, and Emissions

(2021) – Lakehead University, Thunder Bay ON

Automotive Product Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma, Specialized in Automotive Engineering, and Manufacturing Technologies (2018) – St. Clair College, Windsor ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

AUTOCAD & CATIA V5, Jig & Fixture and Mould Base Design, GD&T – St. Clair College Brake Design – St. Clair College Chassis and Powertrain Design – St. Clair College Combustions and Emissions – Lakehead University Dynamics of Machines – Lakehead University Energy Conversion Engineering – Lakehead University Engineering Economics and Project Management – Lakehead University Engine Design – St. Clair College Finite Element Analysis – Lakehead University & St. Clair College Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer – Lakehead University Manufacturing Processes – Lakehead University Mechanical Engineering Design I & II – Lakehead University Project Management – Lakehead University Steering and Suspension Design – St. Clair College Extensive personal hands-on experience working with all components of a vehicle. References available upon request

Additional experience as FedEx Ground Contractor Manager/Optimization Engineer at Windsor Ontario (May 2019 – Present)

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