Doug Shelby
Electrical Engineering Technology graduate from Purdue University. Currently working as Sr. Data Acquisition Engineer at Andretti Green Racing.
| Headline: | Engineer |
| Skills: | Engineering |
| Groups: | Linking Indiana |
| Interested in: | Consulting opportunities, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Providing services to startups, Trading services |
| Schools: | Purdue University System - Purdue University |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Andretti Green Racing, Indianapolis, IN |
| Position: | Sr. Data Acquisition Engineer |
| Time period: | June 2008 - Present |
| Description: | - Direct data engineering group to efficient execution of electrical, electromechanical, and software system projects
- Design, build, integrate, and test circuitry and wiring to project requirements and specifications - Specify, source, and purchase electronic components as per the needs of the company - Maintain electronics budget; track and organize inventory - Liaise with engineering, management, mechanics and other team members to complete projects in a timely manor - Lead troubleshooting efforts on all electronics and systems with practical reasoning and data analysis - Create reports to convey results of data to the team in the spirit of constant improvement |
| Employer: | Forsythe Championship Racing, Indianapolis, IN |
| Position: | Data Acquisition Engineer |
| Time period: | March 2006 - June 2008 |
| Description: | - Integrate race car electronics including an on car data acquisition system with over 70 digital and analog sensors, serial and CAN bus communications, RF voice radio and wireless telemetry data transmission, batteries, and wiring harnesses
- Research and source new electronics, sensors, antennas, wiring, cables computers, data systems, batteries, computers, software, and other items to continuously save weight, improve accuracy and performance, and increase efficiency. - Distribute, analyze, and quickly troubleshoot data from electronic sensor failures to vehicle dynamics problems. - Design, build, install, maintain, and repair electronics wiring harnesses and sensors for harsh environmental requirements - Develop and use software tools improve analysis efficiency and accuracy of collected data |
| Employer: | Pi Research, Indianapolis, IN |
| Position: | Technical Support Engineer |
| Time period: | May 2004 - March 2006 |
| Description: | - Used a range of data acquisition systems, software, code, and sensors along with parallel systems such as engine control units, telemetry and voice radios, and GPS in order to provide complete support across US and foreign racing series
- Supported customers by traveling to customer shops and events for troubleshooting and repair of data and related hardware, software, wiring, and computer networking in order to ensure consistency and reliability - Acted as main data acquisition and engine control technical contact during development of new chassis by assisting with hardware design, sensor, and wiring layout while integrating into the design - Developed trusting relationships with customers, promoted further sales, and encouraged more involved data system use - Assisted the sales and development teams to further hone products to the customer needs - Worked closely with customers to design wiring harnesses, software, and hardware to provide custom solutions - Trained customers and peers on the basic and advanced topics of using data acquisition systems - Developed documentation to clarify simple and complex ideas pertaining to the use and installation of products - Researched technology and understood the needs and processes of racing in order to continuously develop new, cutting edge, cheaper, and more reliable products to further improve the effectiveness and necessity of the on car data system |
| Employer: | Delphi Electronics and Safety, Kokomo, IN |
| Position: | Environmental Validation Engineer |
| Time period: | January 2003 - May 2004 |
| Description: | - Managed teams of engineers and technicians, keeping projects ahead of schedule
- Created and manage validation timelines, maintaining efficient project completion - Negotiated timing, budget, capability, and product standard issues with customer - Communicated validation test status, needs, and results to supervisors and customers - Scheduled and provided support for environmental, electrical, and EMC testing - Used customer validation specification to create test plans, meet timing requirements, and provide expense estimates - Supported several project reviews that include internal and customer participants - Organized test equipment, hardware, software, and firmware required for validation - Presented software / hardware strategy reviews ensuring efficient, robust test plans - Calculated and document test reliability and durability predictions - Analyzed test data, document results, and created customer summary reports - Supported PPAP / QS 9000 processes by providing required documentation |
| Employer: | Delphi Automotive Systems, W. Lafayette, IN |
| Position: | Systems Verification Engineer |
| Time period: | September 2000 - January 2003 |
| Description: | - Verified diagnostics for airbag controllers through use of serial tools, modification of EE memory, injection of waveforms, crash condition simulation, and analysis of sensor output
- Validated software to design specifications in CD player, radio, voice recognition, and GPS navigation systems by testing basic functionality along serial bus communications - Worked with GM, Toyota, Ford, Chrysler, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Mercedes, Fiat, Freightliner, XM, and Sirius products along with J1850, Class 2, and CAN communication |
EDUCATION
| University: | Purdue University System - Purdue University |
| Time period: | 1998 - 2002 |
| Degree: | Electrical Engineering Technology, BSc |
