Greater Chicago Area
Versatile engineer with extensive experience leading cross‑functional teams in the development, integration, and verification of complex vehicle platforms, including propulsion, braking, electrical, and control systems. Adept at defining system architectures, driving requirements management, and ensuring functional safety and regulatory compliance across mechanical, electrical, and software domains. Known for aligning stakeholders, resolving multi‑disciplinary integration challenges, and guiding programs from concept through validation and fleet deployment. Combines strategic leadership with hands‑on technical depth to deliver robust, reliable, and high‑performance vehicle systems in demanding operational environments. Key Competencies: - Technical Team Leadership - Program & Project Management - Strategic Systems Thinking - System Architecture & Integration - Requirements Engineering - Verification & Validation (V&V) - Supplier & Partner Management - Stakeholder Communication - Emotional Intelligence & Team Culture
• Lead system engineering for passenger/freight locomotives and passenger railcars, coordinating interfaces across traction, braking, doors, HVAC, TCMS, communications, and safety systems. • Define, decompose, and maintain vehicle level requirements using MBSE tools; ensure traceability from system architecture to verification and commissioning. • Own the integration of train control systems including TCMS, ETCS/CBTC, onboard diagnostics, and communication gateways. • Manage network architecture including WTB/ETB, MVB, Ethernet, and CANopen, ensuring deterministic and safety critical performance. • Lead cross functional reviews with mechanical, electrical, software, and operations teams to ensure alignment with performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. • Oversee RAMS processes (EN 50126, EN 50129), lead hazard analyses, and coordinate safety cases for certification. • Interface directly with suppliers for propulsion systems, braking controllers, doors, batteries, and passenger systems; drive resolution of technical, functional, and integration issues. • Support field commissioning, troubleshooting, and validation testing across static, dynamic, and revenue service phases.
• Lead a team of four to six software engineers in designing and delivering embedded and display based guidance, auto steer, and implement control features for precision agriculture equipment. • Architected scalable software solutions integrating RTK GNSS, IMU sensor fusion, and predictive steering algorithms for high accuracy machine guidance. • Oversaw development of ISO 11783 (ISOBUS) applications for implement control, task management, and variable rate prescription execution. • Introduced Agile workflows, code review practices, and automated testing, reducing defect rates by 200% and improved delivery predictability. • Partnered with hardware, firmware, agronomy, and product teams to define system requirements and roadmap for next generation connected farming platforms. • Implemented cloud connected telemetry, over the air updates, and remote diagnostics for modern smart farm capabilities. • Mentored junior developers, conduct architecture reviews, and lead technical knowledge sharing sessions.
• Led the design and architecture of electrical systems for complex electromechanical products, ensuring alignment with performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. • Directed a multi disciplinary engineering team (electrical, firmware, mechanical) through concept development, integration, and full verification cycles. • Developed high level system schematics, power distribution strategies, grounding plans, and interface control documentation (ICDs). • Championed requirements engineering using DOORS, improving traceability and reducing design rework by 20%. • Performed in depth analyses including load flow, fault protection, thermal modeling, and reliability assessments. • Led root cause investigations for system-level electrical issues, implementing corrective actions that improved system reliability by 35%. • Supported program management with schedule forecasts, technical risk assessments, and customer-facing design reviews. • Led a team in conducting Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) on the Engine Exhaust After-treatment System.
• Simulated various testing configurations for prototype RF amplifier integrated circuits, using application design simulation software. • Calibrated and maintained test equipment for Engineering staff. • Designed circuits using Freescale integrated circuits and Design Art Network. • Built fixtures using various soldering techniques.