Experience

Tula Technology

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• • Jan 2020 - Present

  Responsible for all aspects of bringing Dynamic Motor Drive, a new motor control paradigm, into widespread production. Orchestrating teams developing the technology behind DMD, proving 2-3% efficiency gains on Tula-designed motors. Defining areas of focus for IP protection and determining patent strategy. Championing collaboration with partners and customers to meet all goals and requirements.

• • Apr 2015 - Dec 2019

  Led teams launching DSF, leading collaborations with customers throughout the world. Successfully implemented DSF at General Motors, receiving industry awards for both the technology and also for the collaborative integration bringing DSF into production. Awarded ~50 patents worldwide for novel controls, diagnostics, and design.

• • Jan 2013 - Apr 2015

  Developed many of the technologies behind Dynamic Skip Fire, a novel method of engine control that improves efficiency.



Ford Motor Company

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Sep 2004 - Nov 2008

  Invented hydrogen combustion system that resulted in world-record efficiency level for an automotive engine (48+%). Brought novel technology from concept into limited production as part of a team that launched a prototype fleet of hydrogen powered shuttle buses.Translated work on hydrogen engines to gasoline and natural gas engines, with technology reaching production in Ford's pioneering EcoBoost engines.

• • Jan 2001 - Aug 2004

  Launched powertrains and running changes at Ford Motor Company's lead assembly plant for Ford's highest selling vehicle, the F-150 for one major (2004) and other minor changeovers. Initiated over $20 million in material cost reductions, while simultaneously improving quality as part of a team, eventually eliminating over 25% of warranty claims.

• • May 1998 - Dec 2000