David A. Donnelly
Key Qualifications:
•Advanced degrees including a Master’s in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering.
•10+ years experience in equipment design, including: machine testing, prototype fabrication, production implementation, and tool automation.
•Talented project manager with a unique ability to bring together small teams and coordinate different groups to function synergistically.
•Experienced with advanced materials applications and processing in alternative energy technologies such as: photovoltaic, thermophotovoltaic, thermoelectric, and advanced combustion.
•10+ years of technical experience paired with proven leadership and intrapersonal skills.
•Strong hands-on mechanical and fabrication capabilities.
•Substantial CAD and computer experience including data collection and analysis.
•Proven ability to interface well with existing teams and deliver thorough, well-documented work in a timely manner.
Relevant Work Experience:
Owner July 2011- Present
Motoza Performance 970-817-5790
•Created Motoza Performance, a company specializing in vehicle dynamics and software development for high-performance automobiles.
•Developed proprietary software to alter Bosch engine control units found in Volkswagen Audi Group vehicles.
•Achieved substantial increases in efficiency and performance in modern computer controlled FSI, TFSI, and TDI engines.
•Currently market and sell a unique USB device and software kit, which allows individual enthusiasts to have custom control of their projects worldwide.
Lead Scientific Engineer December 2006 – July 2011
Global Near Space Services 719-685-8102
•Promoted from within the company twice due to outstanding performance and ability.
•Current project engineering duties include conceptual review, product development, prototype production, testing and qualification.
•Successful execution of several projects involving development of complex systems within rigorous time and budgetary constraints.
•Data collection and Finite Element Analysis of isotropic and anisotropic materials for both structural and thermal performance
•Focus on high performance power transmission, energy storage, aerodynamics, high efficiency electric motor drives, and high performance composites and adhesives.
•Instrumental for creative input during the early stages of the project’s development, with specific attention to scope, capabilities, and requirements.
•Development of Systems Requirement Documents focusing on production drawings, bill of materials, component specifications, and vendor selection.
•Design of lighter than air flight & energy systems, aerostats, and high altitude balloons, as well as ground and launch support equipment.
Project Engineer January 2005-May 2006
FSAE International Racecar Design 505-277-1345
•Efficiently utilized a team of 12 people to finish multi-system projects on- time and under budget.
•Responsible for the integration of several subsystems into a complex and dynamic structure, combining multiple smaller teams to efficiently develop a winning performance vehicle.
•Performed testing and quantification of system performance using an advanced 24 channel data acquisition and analysis system.
•Responsible for the in-house completion of all components of the design, analysis, manufacture, assembly, testing, and development.
Fabricator, Designer, Draftsman 2000-2004
Aerobox Composite Structures 505-867-0098
•Designed and built cus...
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