Hired to lead AAM’s first ISO 26262-compliant project and build the functional safety and ASPICE capability. I have directed a global team of up to 48 engineers across the US, Europe, and Asia, now focused into a dedicated safety and compliance team, with budget responsibility and authority for key supplier and contract decisions.

• Secured corporate functional safety process certification three years in a row via UL audits, enabling AAM to bid confidently on safety-critical programs.

• Delivered a two-month compliance recovery after restructuring by using transparent metrics, coaching, and stakeholder communication.

• Built a digital dashboard for functional safety work-product maturity, giving leadership a clear view of project health.

• Executed a five-year strategic plan producing 10 reusable safety concepts and training ~80% of engineering staff on ISO 26262.

• Achieved 100% ISO 26262 / ASIL-D compliance on EV systems across a $230M+ product portfolio.

Hired to collaborate at Ford Motor Company to create hybrid vehicle software, executing strategic goals to enhance growth, align with organizational vision, and achieve objectives to drive innovation and develop cutting-edge technologies 

• Increased hybrid energy efficiency by 13% across four global platforms by developing advanced energy management strategies.

• Reduced HIL testing costs by $1M through automated validation protocols.

Led multi-site engineering consulting operations for LHP Engineering Solutions delivering functional safety and systems engineering solutions to global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Oversaw regional P&L, client relationships, and technical delivery for advanced vehicle programs.

• Led 27 engineers across five teams with a $3.5M budget.

• Achieved 75% cost and time reduction via process automation.

• Launched an online LMS with 30+ courses, improving retention by 15% and opening new commercial revenue streams.

• Earned 100% top-tier supplier performance ratings across 23 customer projects.