Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland
Simulation Engineer with rich experience in building physical powertrain and vehicle models and providing reliable results for the quantitative assessment of innovative technologies.
- Managed up to 5 concurrent projects. - Provided technical mentoring for the Vehicle and xEV team - Led a Learning Academy program on Vehicle Simulation and xEV EMS strategies, attended by 20 company participants. - Co-authored 5 presentations for international conferences. - Responsible of technical R&D development for the Vehicle & xEV practice. Topic: System level analysis, xEV, Energy Management & Control Strategies, Fuel Cell & BoP, Engine Performance & Aftertreatment
- Created 10+ LinkedIn company posts per year, boosting brand visibility and engagement, contributing to the growth of company page followers from 2000 to 3900+. - Executed lead generation and prospect nurturing through strategic outbound marketing efforts and direct contact activities. - Secured 5+ customers from lead generation to sale, expanding the customer base and cultivating lasting business relationships.
- Built powertrain and vehicle models representative of various xEV architectures. - Developed advanced Energy Management Strategies for xEV. - Pioneered Virtual Calibration methodologies for diesel engines. - Co-authored 8 papers/presentations for international conferences and scientific journals.
Research topic: "Modeling and simulation of innovative electrified diesel propulsion architectures" Scholarship financed by General Motors Global Propulsion System (GM GPS). Main activities: - Building of a fully physical vehicle virtual test rig for powertrain and hardware evaluation with a focus on modularity and scalability. - Investigation of low voltage (12 V - 48 V) electrified powertrains (e.g. Belt Starter Generator, electric supercharging) including hybrid vehicle optimization. Achievements: - Managed 3+ concurrent projects from kick-off to final commissioning by external customers. - Presented at international conferences (WCX 19 SAE World Congress, SAENA Workshop 2018 - ICE Hybridization for automotive and off-road applications, European GT Conference 2018, ICE2017 - 13th International Conference on Engines & Vehicles). - Authored and co-authored research articles. - Best poster presentation at the PoliTO Energetics 2018 PhD Day. - Tutored and mentored 10+ Master thesis students. - Involved in teaching laboratory classes. - Obtained the IPMA Introductory Certificate in Project Management, November 2017
Research program “Hybrid and Advanced Powertrains” in collaboration with Ferrari Auto Spa
Research group @Politecnico di Torino
- 1D-CFD Engine power development - Vehicle fuel consumption analysis - Powertrain hardware sensitivity analysis