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KognicActing Director Customer Success
May. 2024 - Mar. 2025Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, SwedenCovering maternity leave for Anna Hüllert. Orchestrating a squad of Solutions Engineers, Tech Support Gurus, and Education Enthusiasts. Together, we're crafting personalized solutions, adding smiles to customer journeys, and brewing up strategies for stronger retention and growth. Ready to join the journey of turning hurdles into high-fives? 🚀😄
SIRI ABBusiness Development Advisor
Oct. 2023 - Sep. 2024Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland County, SwedenI first came in contact with Siri when I was recruiting at CEVT. I was impressed with the quality of the engineers they offered, and felt an alignment in values in caring for employees. I am pleased to be working with Siri to help provide connections in Sweden, Germany, and the United States.
Nspir Learning LLCAuthor and Publisher
Dec. 2022Columbia, South Carolina, United StatesThe main role of Nspir Learning is to launch, market, and sell the 'Ittle Bear books, which have the goal of helping to increase compassion and cooperation in the next generation, through the stories of a little bear. I'm so excited to continue the work that I began early in my career to bridge cultures and increase global cooperation and collaboration in this way. If you would like to follow the journey, and also receive a super cute sticker of 'Ittle Bear, mailed anywhere in the world, please sign up for our newsletter at: www.ittlebear.com The first book (The Adventures Begin) launched April 29, 2023 in English with Swedish, Spanish, Arabic, and Persian translations. The second book (Adventures in France) was released November 24, 2023 with translations available in Swedish and Spanish, with Arabic in process. The third book (Adventures in Ireland) launched March 17, 2024 and is under translation to Swedish and Spanish. The fourth book (Adventures in Sweden) launches November 16, 2024. Our goal is to launch two new country books per year.
CEVT (China Euro Vehicle Technology AB)Module Team Director (Acting) - Feature Design
Jan. 2020 - Feb. 2021GothenburgResponsible for functions and system engineering resources and delivery for Connected, E/E Body, and Safety Features as an acting role. Required significant organisational change management to build a new organization and scope. Trained and developed team members to grow and take new responsibility and increased self-management.
CEVT (China Euro Vehicle Technology AB)Launch Task Force - Functions and Systems, Infotainment and Connectivity
Oct. 2019 - Jan. 2020Gothenburg, SwedenIdentify and resolve issues
Prioritize and drive decisions Continuing to lead Interpersonal/Intercultural Training and Team Building Workshops using The Culture Map, GDQ, Belbin, MBTI, and 7 Habits, in addition to other positive psychology frameworks.
CEVT (China Euro Vehicle Technology AB)Senior Advisor, Connected Car & UX
Aug. 2017 - Oct. 2019Gothenburg, SwedenOrganization, talent, product, and project advisor at Connected Car & UX, CEVT. Sustainability Champion for CCUX Trainer in Interpersonal/Intercultural Misunderstandings and Problem Solving, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, as well as custom team building programs using GDQ and Belbin. Comments from training:
- "Väldigt uppskattat! Hon ger en utbildning på en hög kvalitativ/professionell nivå med innehåll som är på pricken det vi behöver"
- "We really enjoy your effective teaching style where you relate to happenings from automotive and China and share personal experience."
- "(The 7 Habits Training) was way better than I believed it should be. I love that we had discussions. Sarah did a great job with talking about the content in the chapters and had really fun and useful stories and insights to go with that."
- "The (Intercultural/Interpersonal series) training was fabulous, an eye opener."
- "I love the energy in the room and I like your bravery and honesty."
- "Sarah should be a teacher and have a semester course in this stuff (Intercultural/Interpersonal Series)! She is very passionate about this and it shows through. She is also very funny!"
Nspir ABLeadership and Compassionate Engineering Coach
Aug. 2015Gothenburg, SwedenAs managing director and owner of Nspir (pronounced Inspire), I consult, coach, teach, and lead from my experience in automotive electronics development. CEVT AB in Gothenburg, Sweden has been a major client of my consulting services and I have a strong base of training customers throughout the world. I offer trainings ranging from self-paced video through custom workshops that specialize in global, diverse leadership and teams. The majority of my trainings are grounded in Susan Wheelan's Integrated Model of Group Development (IMGD), Belbin Team Roles, and intercultural theory based on Erin Meyer's Culture Map. While I have several class templates built, I will always work with you for the right tool for your problem (or refer you to someone else). Creativity is important to me in all of my work, and I also sell my photographs (unedited of the natural world's beauty) through Picfair (https://nspirphotography.picfair.com), Lysekils Bokhandel and Outdoor West (Lysekil, Sweden) and design and create my own home goods items through my brand, SEW&Knot Co (sold exclusively today through Outdoor West, Lysekil Sweden).
devAudio Component Owner and Team Leader at CEVT Infotainment
Aug. 2015 - Aug. 2017Gothenburg, SwedenOn full-time consulting assignment at China Euro Vehicle Technology (CEVT), in the Infotainment Department. My first role was as an Audio Component Owner, and then as System/Function Team Leader. I was lucky enough to do a lot of different things I love there: recruiting, coaching and developing people, working with and learning about China, solving project management problems, and teaching.
DelphiChief Engineer
Jan. 2014 - Aug. 2015Gothenburg, SwedenManage the Electronic Controls PBU at Delphi's Engineering Center in Gothenburg
Responsible for Active Safety Growth initiative, including significant growth (~20 engineers) in Sweden and development of Krakow, Poland as a partner development site in Active Safety.
Led the engineering team responsible for executing Delphi's non-German Active Safety business in Europe, as well as Body & Security software for European OEMs.
Manage multi-million USD budget
Increased gender and cultural diversity in the local engineering organization
Led training in personal leadership and intercultural behavior
DelphiEngineering Manager - Electronic Controls Sweden
Jul. 2011 - Dec. 2013Gothenburg Sweden• Re-build and grow an engineering organization, specializing in customer systems integration, resident engineering, and functional ownership.
• Develop training, implement evaluation programs, and create atmosphere for continuous development and high job satisfaction. Resulted in several overseas training and/or international assignments.
• Convert high-cost temporary consultants to permanent employees, resulting in significant team growth under fairly constant budget
• Integrate German, US, and Swedish development sites to leverage resources and knowledge
• Improve customer relationships with Scandinavian, UK, and French customers and transition additional European projects to Scandinavian team
• Manage several M USD annual engineering budget
DelphiHardware Project Manager
Sep. 2010 - Aug. 2011Gothenburg, Sweden• Responsible for development project management for a commercial vehicle infotainment application
• Led iterations of hardware improvements to meet customer requirements
• Worked with US and European business managers to quote a re-design with new processor
• Led project and quality improvement activities across Sweden, Poland, Portugal, and Germany
DelphiMammaledig
May. 2009 - Oct. 2010On parental leave for our daughter, Molly, which was another type of management entirely.
Delphi Electronics & SafetyEngineering Manager - Software CoE
Aug. 2008 - Apr. 2009Gothenburg, Sweden• Contributed to Systems and Software Center of Expertise activities
• Managed the re-development of Systems/Software college courses
Delphi Electronics and SafetyProgram Manager - SAP Europe E&S
Mar. 2007 - Jul. 2008Langenlonsheim, Germany• Responsible for the rollout of the global instance of SAP across all E&S European sites
o Manage business team of 10+ to meet individual site needs but adhere to global templates
o Rollout managed in two waves with five sites in Germany for the first wave, five sites across France, Portugal, Spain, and Poland for the second wave
• Reported directly to Global Director for Operations and European Executive Leadership Steering Committee, member of European Leadership Staff. Worked across multiple German sites.
DelphiGM Infotainment Resident Project Manager
Jan. 2006 - Feb. 2007Rüsselsheim, Germany• Dual role as project engineer at customer and lead communication point for Delphi to customer
o Led navigation system issue tracking and created reporting system for management
o Appointed by customer as responsible for leading activities such as retrofits based on track record of managing tasks to completion. Commended by customer for excellent work.
o Provided strategic direction to customer and management team
DelphiProject Manager
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2005Kokomo, Indiana Area• Lead project teams for automotive audio applications, including customer deliverable execution and financial ownership
o German OEMXM and Sirius Satellite Receivers (MOST and CAN)
Led dispersed team for current production maintenance, including complicated customer interaction. Led activity for new business sourcing and project setup.
o Brazilian OEM Radio products
Led team across sites in Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina for the development of audio products from mid-development to production. Significantly improved team and customer communications and process discipline. Received excellent feedback from management on stage review execution
DelphiSurface Mount Supervisor
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2005Kokomo, Indiana Area• Manufacturing experience part of leadership development career rotation
• Supervised team of UAW hourly employees, including training, discipline, and motivation
• Implemented several projects leading to OA and/or quality improvements while applying lean practices • Lead QNPM Indirect Materials and MPM Printer teams of salaried and hourly employees to implement cost savings and improve OE
Mecel ABResident Program Manager
Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2004Gothenburg, Sweden• As part of an expatriate assignment, led and coordinated customer communication and supplier project management for a multi-component MOST infotainment system for a new vehicle platform
o Created/tracked global system project plans. Coordinated launch support, including staffing o Recruited, lead, and dismantled local team for technical and administrative support. Implemented a student test team that saved Delphi thousands of dollars and increased customer satisfaction with our testing footprint
o Managed customer relationship and communication across ~200 person, 8 country program
Recognized by customer and Delphi as responsible for improving relationship
o Presented project activities and status regularly to customer CEO/COO
Delco Electronics CorporationProject Engineer
May. 1996 - Sep. 1999Kokomo, Indiana Area• Performed HMI, system, and software design for HUD product for a German OEM development vehicle. Led customer interaction and conducted development for extended periods at the customer’s site in Germany. Received significant recognition from customer & Delphi management.
• Developed and documented lower level protocols for an internal high-speed fibre optic bus.
• Developed product idea. Presented to product line management and a potential external customer.
• Developed data management and user interface software for a Japanese radio subcarrier product. • Performed non-technical “volunteer” activities such as: coordinated department career fair activities, recruited employees, mentored a co-op student, interacted with VISION teachers, translated German/French technical documents, and lead department Y2K preparations.
Delco Electronics CorporationCo-operative Education Student
Mar. 1993 - Mar. 1996Kokomo, Indiana Area• Advanced Audio Systems: Created/implemented testing for a navigation system control board
• International Ignition: Initiated design and completed IC validation for an ignition module.
• Powertrain Manufacturing: Supervised UAW ECM assembly lines. Assisted in new line start-up.
• RF Building Blocks: Characterized antennas. Participated in RF tuner listening field study.
• Trim Appearance Lighting and Color (TALC): Developed company procedures for TALC testing, created a program for color tolerancing, and developed an Excel automatic template for R&R studies
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