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Lead Systems Integration Engineer - Telematics/Connectivity
Daimler Truck North AmericaLead Systems Integration Engineer - Telematics/Connectivity
Apr. 2021Portland, Oregon Metropolitan AreaServed as regional Technical Product Owner (TPO) for a global vehicle-to-cloud data platform powering 160+ customer products and business solutions, founding regional System Owner (SO) for a system containing varied data acquisition technologies, and regional Component Owner (CO) of data acquisition hardware & software – roles that required balancing product strategy, technical leadership, and stakeholder management. Product Leadership & Strategic Initiative Development • Facilitated deployment of 30+ products to 500,000+ embedded devices across North America by leading a cross-functional team that aligned data requirements and provided crucial technical support • Identified three critical challenges in data platform integration affecting product velocity, built executive business case that established dedicated TPM role through global collaboration Technical Architecture & Requirements Management • Established foundation as inaugural System Owner for vehicle data acquisition, leading cross-regional initiatives to define system boundaries, functions, and components • Created procedural standards adopted in organization's broader Systems Engineering framework • Enabled 10+ vehicle features by evaluating requirements, coordinating cross-system alignment, and strategically matching implementation to appropriate components Technical Problem-Solving & Process Innovation • Transformed data integration by analyzing processes, removing bottlenecks, redesigning workflows, and automating key segments—reducing processing from 40 days to 1 minute • Decreased data anomalies by 30% through co-development of automated validation framework with data scientists, enhancing product reliability • Designed comprehensive issue management strategy for multi-stack platform with structured investigation workflows, projecting 70% faster resolution times
Executive Aide
Guitar Gabby & The TxLips Band, LLC.Executive Aide
Jan. 2021 - Feb. 2023
Systems Integration Engineer I - Telematics/Connectivity
Daimler Truck North AmericaSystems Integration Engineer I - Telematics/Connectivity
Aug. 2019 - Apr. 2021Portland, Oregon Metropolitan AreaCollaborated cross-functionally with local and global business, engineering, and software development partners to build and maintain vehicular connectivity solutions across varied vehicular products. • Supported end-to-end testing, verification, and validation of telematics and navigation components and features. This included bench-testing of ECUs; collaborative test case creation, execution, and troubleshooting with product validation engineering; and data verification with software infrastructure teams. • Provided swift technical remediation to production malfunctions in manufacturing plants. This support included root-cause analysis, testing, and troubleshooting of hardware and software components. • Coordinated with offshore colleagues and component suppliers to electrically and mechanically integrate proprietary and third-party connectivity hardware per product and feature specifications.
STEM Program Coordinator
Guru Genie Technology Foundation, Inc.STEM Program Coordinator
Jun. 2017 - May. 2018Atlanta Metropolitan AreaLed the coordination of STEM curriculum for youth organizations, including Girls Inc. and YMCA, to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills. • Developed and implemented instructional best practices for peer STEM Instructors, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. • Provided administrative support and facilitated communication between clients and CEO for a startup STEM organization.
Robotics Specialist
Guru Genie Technology Foundation, Inc.Robotics Specialist
May. 2016 - May. 2018Atlanta Metropolitan AreaLed the development of an engaging VEX robotics curriculum for middle school students, resulting in improved student performance and interest in STEM. • Guided students through the iterative engineering design process, enhancing their problem-solving skills and creativity. • Utilized technical skills in Python, Blockly, and hardware like VEX Clawbot Kit to program and construct robots for local competitions.
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