Technical Platform Program Manager
06/2021 — Current
Ford Motor Company · Dearborn, MI
- Drove Agile implementation for Program Increments (PIs) and sprint releases, facilitating PI planning ceremonies and coordinating iterative deliverables across hardware, software, and systems teams.
- Led architecture network tracking and interface alignment across system, cloud/backend, and vehicle front-end teams, ensuring requirements flowed accurately to designated ECU owners.
- Coordinated ECU development for 32 full-service suppliers, aligning sourcing, requirements, development, validation, and production milestones with vehicle program timelines.
- Generated development health metrics and progress scorecards from JIRA for executive and cross-functional stakeholders, enhancing visibility into project status.
- Led JIRA-based ECU architecture tracking across all development phases, producing analytical reports and progress health dashboards for cross-functional leadership.
- Developed AI and Python automation scripts that streamlined development workflows and reduced manual effort across project phases.
- Provided JIRA training and ongoing support to team members; imported ECU data and maintained repository health.
- Managed compliance with AUTOSAR standards through coordination of ARXML files and software component integration.
Verification & Validation Engineer
02/2021 — 06/2021
Robert Bosch LLC · Plymouth, MI
- Validated SW releases for Phone-as-a-Key on the Hummer EV VKM module, coordinating with international development and customer DREs to resolve software issues.
- Developed and executed validation plans for embedded systems and software applications.
- Conducted risk assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify validation requirements and strategies.
Telematics Validation Engineer
09/2020 — 02/2021
General Motors (via Aerotek) · Warren, MI
- Executed bench and in-vehicle test plans for TCP and OnStar modules, developing automated testing systems to streamline validation efforts.
- Validated software applications for automotive systems and components.
- Developed test plans and procedures for validation processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot system issues.
Quality Engineer Intern
04/2018 — 01/2020
Robert Bosch LLC · Plymouth, MI
- Developed a Python-based quality automation tool for GM infotainment clusters (MY1921) and validated it at customer sites.
- Assisted in quality testing of components for automotive applications.
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
Software Verification Engineer / Lead Vehicle Sub-Coordinator
Ford Motor Company · Dearborn, MI
- Built CI/CD pipeline scripts for new architecture, validating the PAAK feature across Ford/Lincoln vehicle programs.
- Developed a Python-based PAAK test automation tool (PAAKF), improving testing efficiency by 50%.
- Managed a vehicle fleet of 30+ for the connected features team, tracking tasks and team progress using JIRA.