Executive Summary: Accomplished engineering leader with a highly successful career in the research, design and development of hybrid electric vehicles, emerging hydrogen fuel cell drivetrains and conventional production vehicles. Strong management background, with a proven ability to build and manage international expert teams of engineers and technicians. Able to manage all phases of an engineering project from cradle to grave, while working closely with external industry and government collaborative teams. Exceptional communicator, trainer, team player and relationship builder. Fluent in German and Italian.

Highlights of expertise:
Project & Product Management
Design Verification Plan & Report
Vehicle Testing (Hot/ Cold)
Safety (FMEA), C&SVehicle Hybridization
Transmissions
Exhaust, Fuels
Fuel Cell & H2 StorageStrategic Planning
Team Leadership
Design for Six Sigma
Manufacturing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PROTON MOTOR GMBH, MUNICH, GERMANY2009-
HEAD OF RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY
Supervised hybrid, turn key fuel cell projects in truck, bus, ship, UPS to demonstration
Led research & development, System, Hybrid, Testing and application departments
Coordinated hybridization (Li-Ion Bat, Super Cap), Engineering and Simulation
Co-Chair SAE World Congress for Hybrid and Fuel Cell Vehicle Technology Sessions
Led SAE J2601, J2799 Teams for Hydrogen Fueling Guidelines to release (8 years)

CONSULTANT ALTERNATIVE PROPULSION FOR DOE2009

DAIMLERCHRYSLER , MICHIGAN2004 2008
Chrysler LLC (2007-2008): Hybrid Concepts: Advanced Vehicle Engineering
Supervised a team of engineers in electric & hybrid simulation/fuel cell systems technology
Created & optimized hybrid, plug-in vehicle propulsion simulations with AVL Cruise
Sizing Li-Ion battery, electric motor & IC Auxiliary Power Unit for Plug-in Hybrids
Established hybrid, FC vehicle technology benchmarking database
Established 70 MPa residential H2 fueling steering team w/9 OEMs, NextEnergy
Represented Chrysler in DOE USCAR/ FreedomCar Fuel Cell Technology Teams

DaimlerChrysler (2004-2007): Fuel Cell Vehicle Systems:
Supervised fuel cell vehicle fleet safety, H2 infrastructure, C&S; industry/government teams
Spearheaded HV, Hydrogen vehicle Safety, C&S, H2 Infrastructure for F-Cell Fleet
Led development and testing of 70Mpa Storage and hydrogen fueling technology
Executive Member of US Fuel Cell Council & Transportation Working Group Chair
US DOE Fuel Cell Vehicle Automotive Consultant & H2 Safety Panel
Industry Co-Chair of FreedomCar Hydrogen C&S Technology Team
DAIMLERCHRYSLER REDNA/ CAFCP, Sacramento, CA 20012004
Senior Engineer, Fuel Cell Vehicle Program
Managed all US testing and technology enhancements for four generations of Mercedes fuel cell vehicles for the US: HV Battery (NiMH) & E-Drive & Fuel Cell Systems. Coordinated fuel cell vehicle testing trips including competitor benchmarking. Planned safety and emergency response. Facilitated hydrogen & fuel cell vehicle PR events. Chaired multiple industry teams.
Championed dynamometer FC program DV bench & dynamometer data correlation
Pioneered planning and execution of the first fuel cell vehicle trip across the US
Developed fueling & safety guidelines for hydrogen & high voltage electric vehicles
Orchestrated development of a methanol vehicle storage and portable fuel transfer
Held several external lead roles for the California Fuel Cell Partnership to create a number of world first guidelines: Fuel Cell, Hybrid Electric Vehicle Emergency Response Guide; H2 Quality Guideline, California Hydrogen Highway Interface Team
DAIMLERCHRYSLER JEEP / TRUCK ENGINEERING & TAC, Auburn Hills, MI1998 2001
Product Engineer, Fuel and Exhaust Systems
Performed design and release engineering of fuel and exhaust systems. Managed engineering projects from cradle to grave. Responsible for Exhaust Electronic Book of Knowledge (EBOK). Representative to exhaust technology group (US/ Germany)
Led the full life cycle design and engineering of the Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel CDI Fuel System. Vehicle validation testing DVP&R
Directed all phases of Dodge Durango exhaust system engineering program
Developed a cost reduction & precious metals synergy between Jeep & Truck exhausts
Emcon Exhaust Technologies, Spartanburg, SC & Augsburg (Germany)1996 1998
Lead Manufacturing Process Engineer, Exhaust Systems (USA)
Lead Manufacturing Engineer for BMW Z3 and X3 exhaust systems
Engineering Management Trainee (Germany)
Rotation in R&D, Manufacturing and Design of BMW and Ferrari Exhaust systems
ZAHNRAHDFABRIK (ZF) AG, FRIEDRICHSHAFEN (GERMANY)1995
Transmission Test Engineer BMW 3 (International Engineering Program)
Bench and Vehicle Testing of automatic transmissions related to durability and performance
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, International Engineering Program
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, Kingston, Rhode Island

Electronics Diploma
CRANSTON AREA WEST VOCATIONAL CENTER, CRANSTON, RHODE ISLAND

Professional Development: HV Battery, Electric Motor, Fuel Cell, & Hydrogen Storage Systems DFSS MatLab GREET PSAT CAN AVL Cruise CATIA
Additional information: Authored fifteen technical publications (+) & two pending patents.
Professional Recognition: SAE Outstanding Achievement & USCAR Leadership Awards