Building
Products
That Matter.
I take deep technical foundations in battery systems and safety engineering and translate them into product strategy, user value, and market impact. From concept to pre-commercial launch — I own the full lifecycle.
Soteria
Sense
"Thermal runaway identified before it becomes catastrophic."
Soteria Sense is a lithium-ion battery vent detection system purpose-built for early thermal runaway identification in automotive and energy storage applications. I took this product from a concept on a whiteboard to a pre-commercial launch — owning every phase of the product lifecycle.
As Product Engineer, I defined the program roadmap, led structural design in Fusion 360, and orchestrated cross-functional teams spanning engineering, software, and manufacturing. I drove APAC vendor co-development with Cham, a China-based cell manufacturer, coordinating across time zones to keep program milestones on track.
The validation dataset was built from controlled thermal runaway events across NMC and LFP chemistries, covering 18650, 21700, 4690, and pouch cell formats — ensuring the product speaks the language of real-world deployment.
Measurable
Impact
Product decisions are only as good as the outcomes they drive. Here's what my work has delivered.
Selected
Work
Engineering systems built from first principles. Each project demonstrates end-to-end thinking — from architecture through implementation.
Series-Hybrid Powertrain Model & Simulation
Designed an advanced series-hybrid powertrain for commuter vehicles targeting efficiency beyond existing market options. Built a state-flow system with four operational modes — Full EV, Engine Mode 1, 2, and 3 — optimizing power management by battery state of charge.
Adaptive Cruise Control System
Engineered a multi-sensor fusion system using three ultrasonic sensors for precise vehicle navigation within defined tracks. Implemented a PID controller for throttle and steering — achieving a 20% improvement in obstacle detection range and eliminating collision events.
Schedl Automotive — Production Process Optimization
Identified root causes of DOT embossing defects and drove an 87% error reduction through systematic process redesign and Keyence verification integration. Designed a stack light communication system reducing supervisor response time by 30%.
Li-Ion Cell Teardown & Failure Analysis
Conducted systematic teardown and failure analysis of 18650 cells comparing pre- and post-cycling characteristics. Investigated separator, anode, and cathode structural and chemical changes post nail penetration, overcharge, and hard short tests across Samsung, Panasonic, Voltaplex Life, and Cham cells.
Reports &
Documents
A living library of technical documentation, test reports, and program materials. Documents added on an ongoing basis.
Overcharge, nail penetration, hard short, crush, and thermal stability results across multiple cell manufacturers. Test setups, findings, and safety compliance data.
Pre- and post-cycling teardown observations. Separator, anode, and cathode structural comparison across Samsung, Panasonic, Voltaplex Life, and Cham cells.
End-to-end program documentation: product brief, development roadmap, validation methodology, APAC vendor coordination, and pre-commercial launch readiness review.
Pressure monitoring data during cell failure events under thermal runaway conditions. Optimization findings for automotive venting solutions.
MATLAB/Simulink model documentation. State-flow architecture, operational mode logic, battery sizing methodology, and performance benchmarks vs. reference vehicles.
LSSBB, IATF 16949, UL 2850 Technical Membership documentation and credentials.
Skills & Tools
- Program Management
- Product Roadmapping
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- APAC Vendor Co-Development
- Technical Documentation
- Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt
- Cell Qualification & Abuse Testing
- Thermal Runaway Analysis
- Failure Analysis & Teardown
- IATF 16949 Auditing
- Fusion 360 / Siemens NX
- NI LabVIEW
- MATLAB + Simulink
- Python
- Siemens Testlab
- Excel / Minitab
- SolidCAST
- Siemens PLC Integration
Let's
Build
Together.
Open for discussions in building great products that have an impact.