Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Royal Dutch Shell

Automotive Service Technicians And Mechanics master

Bachelor's degree

Tech

Certification

Continued Education

Associates of Science degree

Technical Diploma

Sr. Hardware and Electrical Integration Engineer.

Independent engineering-platform venture developed alongside full-time senior engineering leadership roles AI-assisted engineering infrastructure for hardware systems, electrical architecture, simulation, validation, documentation, and design traceability.

Founder

Outline
Investigating automotive component and system failures. Tracing problems, failures to their root cause, and providing solutions.
On-Call Contractor
Key Responsibilities
• Root Cause Analysis, Physics, Mechanics, Mechanical, Componet & System Failure Analysis
• American, Asian, & European SAE / OE Networks & Systems Design, Functionality.
• Hardware, Electrical, Electronic, Sensing & Control, SRS, ABS, TRAC, BCM, TCM, & ADAS Systems
• Quality, Safety, Functional, Testing, & Inspecting, Test Stand
• Simulink, CANanalyser, CANopen-Module Design Iteration, Integrated Model, Systems Design
• CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, & OBD Systems
• Brake & Suspension Type & Control System Understanding

Automotive Forensic Engineer

Maintenance and repair, Automated packaging and labelling equipment. System electrical, command and control function electro-mechanical

assembly-line automation, replace and repair electrical-mechanical systems

Freelance engagement held alongside full-time position at Hypercraft Designed and developed modular electrical and control system architectures for specialty EV platforms, with a focus on manufacturability, scalability, and clean vehicle-level integration.

Electrical System Engineer

Design Validation, Quality Root Cause Analysis and Solutions Engineering. Focused on Continuous Improvement Quality and Efficiency. Specialize working hands-on, design troubleshooting and solutions, electro/mechanical hardware, and command, control systems. Experience ranges from the early Integrated Circuits and Microcontrollers, to ADAS and all levels of autonomous systems. Experience with MathWorks (MATLAB) Simulink Real-Time Systems Testing and Analysis, Bench testing. Evolution of ADAS Hardware (Sensing, capacitors, inductors Etc.). Automated data extraction tools, OEM programming and scan tools. Real-time, Live data (EMC/EMI, FPE). Experience with automotive command, control systems, Ethernet, CAN, LIN. Lidar, radar, ultrasonic sensor, ADAS systems.  Experience with Vector CANalyze, and CANapa network interface tools. Electrical, wiring and harness design and CAN systems.
Early-stage proof-of concept quickly eliminating, confirming, and prioritizing solutions for designs that pro

Automotive systems, ADAS calibration, diagnoses & repair, build & program PCM’s & sub-system modules

Electrical and EV Systems Development
Electrical Design, Schematic / Harness Development

Electrical Engineer

Analog Engineer

Working as part of the high end  electrical  systems, design, development, and integration team. Other responsibilities include, electrical harness development, test stand and off board charging development, debugging and troubleshooting.

Electrical Vehicle Systems Integration Engineer

Owner Specializing in diagnosis, computer and control systems of Asian European & American Automotive, electrical system design.
Structural assessment & safety inspection.
Mechanical operational efficiency & safety inspection.
Electrical systems, Synchronous motor & Induction motors
CAN Data, EEPROM, LiDAR
SolidWorks, AutoCad
Robotics, concept, design & build.
Assembly line, design set up and automation.
Combustion engines, Gasoline, Diesel, LPG, CNG

Automotive electro-mechanical systems & control system management, design & diagnosis

I’m incredibly honored to join the Cadonix Arcadia Advisory Board, a platform I’ve relied on for years in EV architecture development and harness design.
I’m looking forward, and hopeful, that my contributions will help the future evolution of the CADONIX Arcadia platform, continue to raise the bar in electrical schematic and harness development.
Thank you to the entire CADONIX team!
I’m truly honored to take a seat at the table.

Advisory Board Member

Recreating/redesigning electrical and control system on several of the military vehicles. Troubleshooting overall functionality and operations while working at Portola Valley Garage and Ladera Auto Works. Panther tank, several of his Shermans (the M4) even an SS-1 Scud launching system.
• Electrical engineering FPGA mixed voltage gate arrays, components
• Fabrication and design, Hydraulic and drivetrain systems
• Radar targeting system

Design, builder electrical and control system on several of the military vehicles.

At Kindred Motorworks, I lead the design and development of our EV models' electrical systems with Cadonix Arcadia, converted into 3D harness models using OnShape and Solid Edge.
I work closely with our controls team to ensure seamless integration and advanced EV systems development. Together, we've significantly enhanced vehicle performance, efficiency, and range.
I'm proud and grateful to be part of such a talented and dedicated group of individuals, and I look forward to continuing to learn, grow, and push the boundaries of electric mobility alongside my team.

Sr. Electrical Engineer

Automotive Technician Specializing  in Diagnosis and Repair of European Automotive, BMW, I MBZ, VW/Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover, Saab, Volvo, Aston Martin with a strong emphasis on Porsche, engine building and overall repair

Automotive electromechanical technician. Diagnosis & repair, command & control systems

Lead electrical systems architecture and integration across multiple EV vehicle platforms, with responsibility for high-voltage powertrain systems, battery systems, vehicle networks, controls integration, manufacturing documentation, and service support.

Precision machining parts and components for the microwave division of SLAC and Raychem
Key Responsibilities
• Thermal dynamics, physics
• Metallurgy
• Hand Precision machining and CNC

Precision Machinist

Founded and operated an engineering and integration firm specializing in electrical architecture, EV conversions, prototype vehicle development, diagnostics, and control systems integration.

Automotive Diagnostics and repair, Engining Building, Specializing in Porsche

Automotive Diagnostics, Engine Building

Progressed from automotive electromechanical engineering technician to integration engineer, specializing in electrical architecture, control systems, diagnostics, and advanced vehicle systems.

Automotive Specialist

Freelance engagement held alongside Ladera Auto Works Designed, rebuilt, and troubleshot electrical and control systems for historically significant military vehicles and specialty platforms.

System Controller

VoltForge is an advanced engineering platform designed to operate as a digital engineer, not a chatbot.
It enables engineers to move seamlessly from system architecture to validated design by integrating intelligent tooling across electrical, mechanical, and software domains.
By combining AI-driven reasoning, simulation, and digital twin technologies, VoltForge supports the design and validation of complex electrical and electromechanical systems, bridging traditionally fragmented workflows into a unified engineering environment.
VoltForge is built to reduce development friction, accelerate iteration cycles, and empower engineers to move efficiently from concept to production-ready solutions.
🔹 Core Capabilities
AI-assisted electrical system architecture design
Automated schematic generation and harness topology modeling
PCB design assistance integrated with KiCad toolchains
Electrical system simulation (SPICE + digital twin environments)
Automated engineering documentation and valida

Founder & Principal Systems Architect

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer | High-Voltage Power Systems | Advanced Electromechanical Integration

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