Houston, Texas, United States
- Manage data analysis and create engine calibrations for up to seven teams each race week - Chassis dyno cars to check engine performance and systems functionality - Analyzed data from races to monitor engine life and detect failures - Developed software tools and macros to improve efficiency of analysis - Worked directly with teams on race weekends as engine support engineer - Supply driver comparison and fuel mileage reports to teams/drivers
Powertrain Team Lead 2013 - Worked with engine/chassis dynamometer to design engine improvements with intake and exhaust - Developed use of closed loop fuel and ignition control using Life Racing ECU - Improved vehicle dynamics and performance (AIM) using data acquisition systems - Rebuilt engines for repair and to implement components for better performance and efficiency - 1st place overall at FSAE Lincoln (out of 80 schools) in 2012 and 4th in 2013 Leader of the Hybrid Internal Combustion Engine Team 2011 - Designed and manufactured single cylinder throttle-by-wire throttle body - Increased performance and converted engine to use E85 (EVO4/Power Commander) - Developed Hybrid systems control strategy for engine and motor powertrain integration
- Restoring electric bus for graduate research project - Installed data acquisition for battery and converter system - Maintained and serviced battery packs and motor systems - Managed reactor for growing algae to produce biodiesel - Concentrated and extracted lipids from algae source
- Designed and manufactured CARB legal intake manifolds (Ford Mustang) - Co-developed quality control process for Inovair - Designed mounting for race intercoolers (Chevrolet Camaro/Corvette) - Manufactured prototype sheet metal kit for Polaris Razor conversion - Converted Solidworks part and drawing archive to PDM