Experience

University of Michigan College of Engineering

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• University Lecturer

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Lecturer for "Vehicle Architecture" as part of AUTO501 course. Lecturer for "Vehicle Architecture" as part of AUTO501 course.



Envorso

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisor

  • Feb 2023 - Present



Caresoft Global

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Subject Matter Expert

  • Feb 2023 - Present



Edustaff

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Fresh Eyes, LLC

• Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• Founder

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  - Technical consulting, training and teaching - Continuous improvement recommendations for corporate organization, operation and logistics - "Tips and Techniques on Leadership" speaking - "How to be a Great Engineer" speaking - Technical writing consulting - "How to explain the complex in an uncomplicated way" - College & High School tutoring and mentoring - math, science, history, civics, etc. - Mentor / Coach to engineering professionals - Volunteer to help the less fortunate Show less



Ford Motor Company

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

• (Retired) Chief Engineer, Global Vehicle Architecture

  • Jul 2011 - Oct 2021

  - Dual position w/ Executive Technical Leader, System Design- Led dept. responsible for Vehicle Architecture (VA) of all global programs- Led teams and traveled to: Koln, Germany / Dunton, England / Campbellfield , Australia / Camacari, Brazil; Consulted team and traveled to, Nanjing, China- Led VA for all-new global platforms that efficiently supported multiple tophats ... "Architecture is not tunable"- Presented directly to CEO VA strategy on multiple occasions; Once requested to discuss VA strategy "engineer-to-engineer" with Mr. Mulally- Led adv. concept development as input to Product Cycle Plan- Pioneered Vehicle Architecture Synthesis ... "Geometry and attribute performance are inseparable"- Led development of vehicle architects ... "It's all about the people"- Led Personnel Development Committee for NA Engineering Managers- Led screening & vote on submittals for annual Henry Ford Technical Award (highest tech award in Ford)- Led development/implementation of tools & methods, requirements and training- Presented, through to the Exec. VP of Global Product Development, strategy papers on all aspects of VA, competitive benchmarking, and platform development- Main elements & responsibilities of VA include Occupant Package (Accommodation, Primary Controls, Roominess, Ingress/Egress, Exterior Visibility, Luggage & Cargo), Design, build, and assessment of Package bucks for exterior market research clinics, Mechanical Integration (Arrangement of all systems/sub-systems, ground clearance, tire clearance/coverage, powertrain dynamic position), virtual & physical test and engineering sign-off, Package & Architectural Efficiency ... "Maximum interior space with minimal machine space & normalized for attribute performance", and Attribute Compatibility ... "Geometry and attribute performance are inseparable"- Played Bass Guitar (Rickenbacker, of course) in Rock & Roll band "The Hermannators" at annual dept Holiday Party ... band members are all dept personnel Show less

• (Retired) Executive Technical Leader, System Design

  • Jul 2011 - Oct 2021

  - Dual position with Chief Engineer, Global Vehicle Architecture- Global Technical Leader for the System Design and Vehicle Architecture discipline- Developed technical talent in the discipline of System Design and Vehicle Architecture- Developed and implement sustainable & robust tools & methods and training for inter-attribute and geometric compatibility- Member (one of six internal technical experts) of corporate Technical Advisory Council chaired by the CTO- Member of Vehicle Systems and Corporate Technical Specialist Committees- Called on by other major technical corporations to benchmark Ford's Systems Engineering, System Architecture, and System Design tools and methods- Ford's technical representative at VW's Wolfsburg, Germany Product Development Center ultimately yielding Ford-VW MEB BEV platform-sharing agreement- "Long-Term Traveler" International experience at Ford's Germany Product Development Center in Koln (Cologne), 2013-2014; Led vehicle architecture of all-new C2 platform (Focus, Escape / Kuga, Corsair, Bronco Sport, Maverick)- "Multiple Business Traveler" International experience at Ford's Dunton, England Technical Centre, 2016-2017; Led vehicle architecture of all-new Transit van platform Show less

• Senior Engineering Manager, Vehicle Architecture

  • May 2001 - Jun 2011

  - Performed majority of responsibilities of two current positions, but at a Senior Engineering Manager level.- Called on to develop and teach a PhD-level Systems Engineering seminar at Wayne State University.

• Engineering Manager, Chassis Engineering

  • May 2000 - Apr 2001

  - Responsible for delivery of all Chassis Engineering systems for Ford Mustang, Thunderbird, and Freestar (Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Frame).- Architected value-based front and rear suspension system for all-new 2005 Mustang thus delivering a system that stays with the BMW M3 on the track (Motor Trend, October 2010).- Successfully implemented fixes for two NHTSA Safety-Related Recalls ... included technical design and analysis, part release, rate and flow analysis, and direct interaction with NHTSA personnel, part vendors, assembly plant personnel, and end customer.- Utilization of reliability and robustness, CAE, and CAD tools and methods to assure customer satisfaction targets were met. Show less

• Engineering Supervisor, Vehicle Integration Engineering

  • May 1999 - Apr 2000

  Technical Project Management and Inter-Attribute Compatibility on all-new 2005 Mustang S-197 program.

• Engineering Supervisor, Vehicle Package Engineering

  • May 1993 - Apr 1999

  - Performed majority of responsibilities of two current positions, but at a Engineering Supervisor level.

• Engineer, Advanced Vehicle Systems Engineering

  • Apr 1989 - Apr 1993

  - Performed majority of responsibilities of two current positions, but at a Engineer level.



Village of Tinley Park - Department of Public Works

• Tinley Park , IL

• Engineering Aide, Truck Driver, Laborer

  • Oct 1987 - Mar 1989

  - Performed majority of responsibilities of oldest listed position. - Returned to this job to fund life and MS education between engineering positions ... "Operating a shovel is like riding a bike, you don't forget how." - Performed majority of responsibilities of oldest listed position. - Returned to this job to fund life and MS education between engineering positions ... "Operating a shovel is like riding a bike, you don't forget how."



Sargent & Lundy

• United States
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Structural Engineer

  • Jun 1983 - Aug 1987

  - Responsible for structural design & analysis of steel and concrete structures for Byron (near Rockford, IL) & Braidwood (near Joliet, IL) Nuclear Power Plants. - Nearly three years on-site experience at Braidwood Nuclear Power Plant through to fuel load as liaison structural engineer between corporate office, Commonwealth Edison (the client), and all contractors; Performed technical calculations and provided immediate in-plant advice to client and technical direction to contractors. - All technical calculations prepared by hand utilizing a 0.5 mm lead mechanical pencil, eraser, HP-15C, and phone-modem connection to mainframe computer for CAE-based FEA. - 100% successful defense of personally-performed technical design & analysis calculations in multiple and intensive technical audits by the NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission). Show less



Village of Tinley Park - Department of Public Works

• Tinley Park, IL

• Engineering Aide, Truck Driver, Laborer

  • Jun 1977 - May 1983

  - Summer job matured into year-round full/part-time job while in high school and college; Funded college education, car restoration and bass guitar hobbies - Performed ALL roles in typical municipal Public Works department - Street Department: Asphalt, concrete, landscaping & grass-cutting, tree trimming, cutting & chipping, snow plowing & salting (CaCl), painting - Water Department: Installation of residential water meters; repair & replacement of water mains, fire hydrants, sanitary & storm sewers; Maintenance of water towers & reservoirs, chemical water treatment facilities, and sanitary sewer lift stations. - Electrical Department: Repair & replacement of street lighting poles, bulbs, and underground wiring (Al & Cu). - Engineering Aide: Development and manual drafting of village water, sewer, and electrical street lighting plans. - Operated ALL public works equipment: Osh Kosh & Ford CL9000 diesel snow plow and dump trucks (IL C-Class driver's license), Caterpillar front-end loaders, Ford back-hoes, massive 10-speed water-jet & vacuum truck, Hi-Ranger Aerial Truck, Commercial tree chippers and air compressors, Massey Ferguson commercial lawn-mowers, Stihl & McCulloch chain saws, sand blaster, shovel, pick, rake, etc. - Public Works Director, Charles B. Powers, was a tank commander under General George S. Patton in WWII ... need I say more? Show less



Traversos Restaurant

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Busboy

  • Jun 1976 - May 1977