Description

Technical leader with extensive experience in safety-critical systems,

particularly within the automotive industry. Known for building and

leading high-performing technical teams with an open and inclusive

management style. Adept at fostering collaboration, aligning team

achievements with organizational goals, and solving complex

problems with strong attention to detail.

Experience in all aspects of the V Cycle in Real time Controls

Systems for conventional and Electrified Powertrains (Cars,

Motorcycles, Trucks). Able to build from ground up: the team,

the process, the tools to support embedded control systems and

software development (MiL, SiL, HiL) up to full Vehicle testing.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Volta Trucks
Senior Manager Test and Validation
September 2023 - April 2025 (1 year and 7 months)
Warwickshire, UK
Responsible for the test and validation activities of the Volta Zero:
• EE testing activities of the Volta Zero across all domains: Powertrain, HV, Thermal, Body, Chassis, Infotainment, Integration and Vehicle level test
• Software development test support at Unit level (MIL/HIL rigs)
• System and Subsystem Integration development test
• DVP of the Software Platform Validation Including: Time, Budget, Resources
• Test Validation Process (Requirement traceability, Automation ramp up, Reporting)
• Software Platform functionality sign off at Vehicle level
• Strategy and delivery (Make Vs Buy)
• Test Lab activities including Hight Voltage facilities and overall H&S
• Coordinate with wider business, identify risks and anticipate activities
Triumph Motorcycles Limited
Senior EV Control Systems Engineer
September 2019 - August 2021 (1 year and 11 months)
Project Control Software development (Simulink, Stateflow). Simulation and Plant modeling (Simulink, Simscape). Test and Validation activity: MIL, HIL, Vehicle (dSPACE, New Eagle Raptor ECU, CANape, CANoe, Python).
Changan UK R&D Centre Limited
Senior Hybrid Electric Powertrain Systems Engineer
September 2016 - August 2019 (2 years and 11 months)
Powertrain Requirement definition (functional and non functional requirement). Mainly Hybrid and Transmission controls using Sparx EA (Enterprise Architect
• SysML). Responsible of the Powertrain Simulation: Vehicle and Powertrain High Level for requirement validation and MIL/HIL model development (using Matlab: Simulink/Simscape and GT-Suite, Python). Regenerative Braking System development (Interface between HCU/PEU/ BMS/ESP) and Software implementation in the Vehicle Controller.