Alastair Fordham
Cornelius,NC
Summary
Managing Projects involving Automotive, Electronics and Software is exciting and rewarding and I strive to be successful and competent as the industry progresses. The process of nurturing a project from its inception to triumphant delivery is my ultimate source of satisfaction, particularly when it involves the thrilling worlds of motorsport and automotive.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Electronics & Vehicle Measurement
Toyota Racing Development USA
Salisbury, NC
10.2015 - Current
- Accomplished project manager for Driver in the Loop simulator (DiL) builds. - Proficient in departmental budgetary planning, control and consolidation. - Subject Matter Expert (SME) for vehicle electronics and control systems across TRD. - Extensive experience in developing Control Systems for GT3, NASCAR and GR Cup.
Project Manager
Cosworth, Cottenham, England
03.2010 - 07.2015
- Lead the group to win and design new hardware and software products for Porsche Motorsport. - Introduced Agile development of Pi Toolset PC software and multiple hardware products - Career highlight was member of the winning Porsche team at 24Hr LeMans with Cosworth products - Cosworth SME in Vehicle Systems, Power distribution, Displays and Controller integration - Recruitment and mentoring
Engineering Manager
Chip Ganassi Racing
Concord, NC
09.2003 - 11.2009
- Aero testing and development, pioneer of the Laurel Hill tunnel facility - Electrical and Electronic systems and loom design - Mechanical rigs - control system, hydraulic design and development - Recruitment and mentoring
Manager - Electronics
Jaguar F1, Milton Keynes, England
09.1999 - 09.2003
F1 Support Engineer
Pi Research, Cottenham, England
08.1993 - 08.1999
Education
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (B.Eng. hons), Electronics Engineering -
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge. England06.1993
Skills
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Motorsports
- Automotive Engineering
- Electronics
- Business Administration
- Operations Management
- Budget Control
Websites
Timeline
Manager - Electronics & Vehicle Measurement
Toyota Racing Development USA
10.2015 - Current
Project Manager
Cosworth, Cottenham, England
03.2010 - 07.2015
Engineering Manager
Chip Ganassi Racing
09.2003 - 11.2009
Manager - Electronics
Jaguar F1, Milton Keynes, England
09.1999 - 09.2003
F1 Support Engineer
Pi Research, Cottenham, England
08.1993 - 08.1999
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (B.Eng. hons), Electronics Engineering -
Anglia Ruskin University
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