Experience

Invetech

• Australia
• Biotechnology Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Principal Mechanical Engineer

  • Sep 2020 - Present



Holden

• Australia
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Manager/Engineering Group Manager - Transmission Calibration

  • May 2013 - Sep 2020

  Contracted to perform vehicle development for GM North America. Arbitrated engineering activities on high profile applications with stakeholders in multiple countries. Executed concurrent projects requiring prioritization and collaboration across several vehicle platforms and powertrain configurations.• Recruited from both internal and external sources.• Developed, coached and mentored team members on technical tasks to ensure accountability.• Orchestrated a process to train new hires with a focus on their own safety and the safe use of plant and equipment.• Provided Project Management governance, directing & guiding project-lead engineers.• Managed budget for equipment, development tasks and local and overseas development trips.• Chaired and participated in global meetings to inform and influence stakeholder decisions.• Managed change control documentation, reviewed & approved changes.• Interfaced with global teams to ensure achievment of scope, cost & quality objectives.• Participated in milestone evaluations (‘Buy Off Rides’) in USA, China, Korea. Show less

• Managing/Supervising Engineer

  • Dec 2006 - May 2013

  Transmission Calibration:Headed the technical team responsible for Shift-Schedule, Torque Convertor Control and Diagnostics across several local and global applications.• Created efficiency enhancements to software tools (Microsoft Excel– Visual Basic), eliminating human error and shortening development cycle time. • Wrote technical guides for several areas of the team’s expertise.Engine Calibration:Led technical activities for local and global projects. Integrated and mentored teams in technical areas of: Drivability, Speed Control, Torque, Misfire and Emissions. Show less



General Motors

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

• Senior Engineering Specialist - International Assignment

  • Mar 2006 - Dec 2006

  General Motors international assignment to oversee engine development at Ricardo Engine Engineering. Spear-headed development of the first Holden SIDI application with on-site support of the engine dynamometer champagne. Successfully collaborated with GM and component suppliers to achieve scheduled milestone targets. • Project Managed and directed technicians and test engineers to ensure the project was completed within the allotted 12months. • Established working relationships with GM North America and suppliers in order to transfer knowledge and skills back to the Australian team. Show less



Holden

• Australia
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Project Lead and Supervising Engineer

  • Jan 2004 - Mar 2006

  A dual role exercising technical project management while supervising a small team to develop and calibrate V6 engine applications for both local and overseas markets.Project Managed multiple V6 applications, with a focus on drivability & emissions. • Facilitated efficiency improvements via Calibration tool development.• Guided software development for a new (auto-shifting manual) transmission

• Specialist Project Engineer

  • Mar 1999 - Jan 2004

  Powertrain/Engine calibration development for global 4cylinder applications.Liaised with stakeholders in Germany to achieve 4cylinder global milestone targets.• Guided software development for a new (auto-shifting manual) transmission.



Orbital Engine Company

• Perth, Australia

• Electronics and Control Systems Engineer

  • Jan 1995 - Mar 1999

  A technology innovation company with abundant opportunities to enhance and develop engineering and problem-solving skills. A range of tasks and projects were undertaken, involving electronics, charging & ignition systems, software, control unit design, testing, control system tuning, documentation and calibration. • Commissioned first prototype 50cc Direct-Injection Aprilia motorcycles in Italy. A technology innovation company with abundant opportunities to enhance and develop engineering and problem-solving skills. A range of tasks and projects were undertaken, involving electronics, charging & ignition systems, software, control unit design, testing, control system tuning, documentation and calibration. • Commissioned first prototype 50cc Direct-Injection Aprilia motorcycles in Italy.