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EXPERTISE AND SERVICES
Acoustics, Vibration, Vehicle Dynamics, Expert ConsultantExpertise in vehicle dynamics, acoustics and vibration, including dynamic simulation, experimental methods, and signal processing, and automobile dynamics and design.
Additional qualifications include experimental methods, ride testing via vertically articulating hydraulic rams (4 / 7 post rig testing), kinematics and compliance testing, tire testing for in-plane properties, damper dynamometer testing, differential rig testing, and design of experiments.
Complimentary expertise includes simulation, quasi-static vehicle maneuver simulation, dynamic ride simulation, suspension kinematics, electronics and instrumentation, full instrumentation of competition vehicles including sensors, data logger, and telemetry. This consultant also offers expertise in software development, with respect to database, user interface, simulation, and data viewing.
This consultant has demonstrated specific expertise relative to acoustics and vibration, including vibration-based machine diagnostic systems, experimental methods such as transfer function testing and excitation by instrumented hammer, electromagnetic shaker, piezoelectric shaker, as well as response measurement by piezoelectric accelerometer, and hydrophone.
Experience in the area of simulation includes dynamic finite element analysis and hybrid finite element and analytical models.
Management capabilities include detailed risk analysis for the making of time critical, competitive decisions, in-depth interaction with high level athletes (race car drivers) to tune their machines (race cars) for maximum performance
PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIES SERVED
Automotive, Automotive Racing, Vehicle Dynamics
EDUCATION
S.M., Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Providing expertise in mechanical engineering, acoustics and vibration, vehicle dynamics, experimental methods, simulation, electronics and instrumentation, forensic investigation and analysis, and related expertise to a wide variety of clients.
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Race Engineer, Champ Car World Series, RuSPORT, Loveland, CO
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Responsibilities included safety, reliability, and performance of competition vehicles. Specified every adjustable aspect of competition vehicles at every stage of running. Includes: brake system, steering system, ballast, suspension geometry, suspension springs, shock absorbers, gear ratios, differential, aerodynamic configuration, tire pressures, and engine settings. Documented races via formal race preparation notes, post event reports, and faults lists. Called race strategy during races (when to pit, how much fuel to add, what tires to fit). Managed and executed development projects in collaboration with other team members.
Assistant Race Engineer, Champ Car World Series
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Responsibilities included assisting race engineer in his duties. Was primarily involved in data analysis, simulation, race strategy, and development projects.
Race Engineer, Champ Car Atlantic Series
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Was involved in data analysis, simulation, race strategy, and development projects.
Vehicle Dynamicist, Jaguar Racing Limited, Milton Keynes, UK
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Responsibilities as 7 post rig engineer included optimizing ride / grip of racecar via spring and damper tuning in the lab. As damper development engineer was responsible for developing new damper specifications using existing components and collaborating with damper manufacturer (Penske) to implement development hardware.
Engineering Software Manager / Developer, Jaguar Racing Limited, Milton Keynes, UK
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Was responsible for design and development of an integrated set of race engineering analysis tools. Managed a small group of developers. Software capabilities included vehicle component data management, comprehensive setup logging, data viewing, and analysis tools – quasi-static simulation, suspension, aero, and gear analysis, and ballast calculator.
Test Team Assistant Race Engineer, Precision Preparation Inc., Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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Performed comprehensive sensor checks, troubleshooting, and field repairs and supported race engineer in analyzing data for car handling and performance.
Development Engineer, Precision Preparation Inc., Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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Performed 7 post rig testing – some methods development, but mostly as directed by race engineer. Designed and developed various engineering software tools including dynamic ride and handling package, race strategy, damper and aerodynamic analysis.
Mechanics Training Program, Russell Racing School, Sonoma, CA
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Was responsible for complete maintenance of 2 Formula Mazdas and 2 Formula Fords. Learned fundamental skills required of a race mechanic including car build from bare chassis to running vehicle, gearbox rebuild and setup, car alignment and setup, and basic vehicle maintenance.
Engineer, Acoustics and Structural Vibrations Department, Engineering Technology Center, Mystic, CT
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Applied experimental and simulation methods to research and development of submarine silencing. Projects included prediction and experimental validation of the sound in the water resulting from the motion of machinery internal to the submarine, finite element analysis of rubber vibration isolating pipe hanger, transfer function testing of a Trident submarine suspended close to an array of hydrophones.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Research Assistant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA
Developed a machine diagnostic system for motor operated valves. Characteristic changes in transient machine vibration caused by various machine faults were predicted using an analytical model composed of lumped and continuum elements. Prototype system was built which included sensor hardware, data acquisition system, signal processing, and a machine health prediction algorithm.
Co-Op Student Engineer, Ford Motor Co. and AC Rochester, Michigan and New York
Worked at both Ford and the AC Rochester division of General Motors. At Ford, developed new predictive and experimental methods for reducing noise, vibration, and harshness. At AC Rochester, performed analysis used in fuel injector design and development, and worked as a production supervisor in a department that assembled exhausts gas re-circulation valves.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Summa Cum Laude, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Member of Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society
Member of Rensselaer's first Formula SAE team
PUBLICATIONS
Thesis entitled: "Extraction of Gear Motion from Machine Vibration"
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