Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Engineering technology leader with extensive experience in in-vehicle Infotainment and Connectivity technologies and product development. Led the development and launch of multiple in-vehicle Navigation Radio systems garnering J.D. Power and Associates customer satisfaction awards. Led the global development and implementation of Speech Recognition and Text-To-Speech technology and the design of the voice user interface on SYNC In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) products. Led the global implementation of SYNC connectivity features and all languages. Led the global launch of Ford Motor Company's first 4G LTE embedded modem. Extensive leadership experience in innovating products from concept through launch, especially in compressed timing. Exceptional systems engineering, analytical, and organizational skills.
Overall lead / product owner for 5G / C-V2X embedded modem development. Responsible for the overall project delivery for next-generation 5G and C-V2X embedded modem platform (connected features / functions, cost, quality, and weight). Managed and delivered first implementations of 100% Connectivity initiative... ensuring 100% Connectivity of all vehicles in North America and Europe and first TCUs and connectivity in Australia / New Zealand, Turkey, and Brazil markets.
Accepted 3 years international service opportunity in Nanjing, China to develop core engineering expertise among in-vehicle Infotainment team Successfully led and launched first "localized" China IVI system... bringing in local connected Navigation and Voice Recognition solutions, local Android apps for Internet Radio, AliPay online payments, etc., localized HMI, and corporate first 10+ inches display. Achieved in 10 months from investigation to SOP. Performed vehicle architecture trade-offs and authored RFQ requirements specification package leading to selection and development of next-generation "localized" SYNC+ IVI platform
Managed the successful and on-time launch of first 4G LTE embedded modem in Ford Motor Company vehicles. Led the launch of ERA-GLONASS eCall embedded modem in Russia market.
V-22 Osprey Avionics Development
F-15 Aircraft & Military Helicopter Radar Systems Development / Validation