Expert Details
Tire Condition Analysis, Application Investigation, CAT SQEP, Field Tire Testing, Expert Witnessing
ID: 731786
New York, USA
As major accomplishments:
- Managed technical operations and logistics of a large (over 40 vehicles each year) multi-corporation/multinational tire testing program spread across over ten years with at least two yearly sessions of complete tire demounting and inspection of all tires each year (had close to Zero Errors throughout all the years, every year)
- Managed technical operations and supervised logistics of Caterpillar SQEP for three years - in 2012, Expert has managed to bring Yokohama from Bronze to Platinum Level (Platinum being the highest)
- Expert had direct participation and critical role in new tire introduction
- He had a crucial role in warranty cost analysis (quarterly basis), and based on his recommendations company improved dramatically with the adjustment ratio from the national level down to the dealer/Territory Manager level
- Direct involvement with tire standards and regulations in USA and Canada
Expert has built from scratch/and directly improved several training programs at all levels: inside technicians, inside and outside salespeople, and outside dealers and end-users; He has successfully managed several OE testing programs for major Passenger Car Manufacturers.
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 2013 | Degree: Ph.D. | Subject: Tire Dynamics | Institution: Technical University of Cluj-Napoca |
Year: 1995 | Degree: BS | Subject: Mechanical Engineering | Institution: Technical University of Cluj-Napoca |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 2011 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Senior Technical Engineer | Department: Technical Engineering |
Responsibilities:Field investigations, technical education, product and service evaluations, organization and control of engineering information, database maintenance, control of test tires and engineering equipment, acquisition of outside engineering services and supplies, preparation of product samples, the composition of engineering analysis, and presentations. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2003 to 2011 | Employer: Yokohama Tire Canada | Title: Technical Services Manager | Department: Technical Services |
Responsibilities:Collaborate with Japanese Engineers in product development and manage product testing in the Canadian market. Gather and process information, evaluate product, and complete result analysis and recommendations. Participated in 8 product testing and introductions that are currently sold as part of the core business. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1998 to 2001 | Employer: IPSO SA France | Title: Michelin Product Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Product Specialist and Team Leader for TBS and OTR tires. Trained and managed 4 sales representatives and made product presentations to clients. Negotiated, signed contracts, and closed sales for large, key accounts. Reviewed and recommended tire specs, provided warranty adjustment control, and managed financials. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1996 to 1998 | Employer: Michelin | Title: Technical Representative | Department: |
Responsibilities:Sold Michelin tires to the distribution network and key customers. Identified customers and dealers, developed and executed sales strategies, analyzed customers' needs, and followed through with customer relationships—completed technical inspection reports. |
Career Accomplishments
Associations / Societies |
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Tire and Rim Association the USA, Rubber Division American Chemical Society Rubber Association of Canada, Tire Technical Committee GAMM (Gesellschaft fur Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik) International association of applied mathematics and mechanics |
Licenses / Certifications |
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MSHA Certification. ASQ Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification. |
Publications and Patents Summary |
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Expert has 8 publications. |
Additional Experience
Expert Witness Experience |
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Prepared Evidence Documentation in several litigations. Expert Witness depositions. Hearing representation. |
Training / Seminars |
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MSHA Certification. MSHA Approved Instructor. Various Yokohama Trainings. Various Michelin Trainings. |
Language Skills
Language | Proficiency |
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Romanian | Native |
English | Fluent |
French | Fluent |
Spanish | Functional |
German | Basic |
Italian | Basic |