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Betrework Tizazu

Lorton,VA

Summary

Vehicle/Quality Engineer with over 10 years of experience in managing and optimizing projects across diverse industries. Demonstrated ability to lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives. Possesses strong leadership skills, expertise in team coordination, and proficiency in data-driven decision-making to enhance outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

WMATA Vehicle Engineer

WMATA
08.2015 - Current
  • Conducted research and developed an RFI for the CTEM Class 2 Automated Vehicle Location and Monitoring System, collaborating closely with internal departments and external vendors to collect essential information
  • Led a team in testing and implementing the Class 2 Automated Vehicle Location and Monitoring System across the fleet, resulting in a 25% reduction in diesel consumption
  • Assist in developing a dashboard to track and display vehicle usage data for Class 2 vehicles, providing visibility for CENV, SAFE, and TRST departments
  • Assisted in creating project scope, estimation, planning, vehicle surveys, design, testing, implementation, and closure activities for the Class 2 fleet
  • Reviewed and approved vendor drawings, installation plans, and installation guides
  • Drafted and tracked correspondence, followed up on action items, and supported the decision-making process for identified issues
  • Supports CTEM in managing program processes, including integration, scope, schedule, budget, quality, resources, risk, and procurement for engineering modifications
  • Led a project to test and implement the Class 2 Automated Vehicle Location and Monitoring System, 700MHz upgrade, AHD Camera System, Vehicle Data Logger, and Multiple-Unit Trainline Connections on the CTEM Class 2 fleet
  • Programmed PLC systems tailored for Class 2 vehicle data logging, tracked and developed PLC assembly blocks, and ensured efficient, accurate data logging capabilities
  • Served as the leader of interdisciplinary engineering groups tasked with addressing issues related to special rail and maintenance-of-way vehicles, fabrication, and operations, focusing on developing effective solutions
  • Acted as the resident Electrical/Software expert, guiding Electrical and Software Engineering teams on requested issues
  • Developed engineering specifications for rail cars, subsystems, components, and maintenance-of-way equipment
  • Developed a technical basis for change orders to ongoing rail vehicle/track equipment projects and programs
  • Draft change order documentation to support the post-bid design and pre-and post-production field changes.

Quality Engineering Lead

Uconnect Chrysler
03.2013 - 08.2015
  • Supervised a team of four engineers conducting bench and vehicle validation activities for Chrysler's Uconnect web and mobile applications
  • Collaborated closely with senior leadership and product stakeholders to identify issues and devise effective solutions
  • Led a team in investigating production and development issues, providing comprehensive Root Cause Analysis
  • Supported development efforts by enhancing validation plans and refining test procedures
  • Gathered and analyzed system data, documented findings in the issue tracking system, and ensured follow-up on unresolved issues
  • Coordinated and supported internal and external Ride & Drive events, capturing logs to document identified issues
  • Conducted software validation on AWS cloud-based applications, including Bluetooth, Voice Recognition, Via Mobile, SQDF, Wi-Fi, USB, iPod, AUX, SD, Hands-Free Phone, Text-to-Speech, Vehicle Remote Service, SVLA, UAA mobile app, and onboard navigation
  • Organized and prepared vehicles for upcoming press events
  • Developed and executed Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
  • Performed end-to-end testing for the Uconnect vehicle subscription life cycle and vehicle provisioning
  • Conceived, developed, implemented, and managed assigned projects to completion.

Validation Engineer

OnStar GM
07.2011 - 02.2013
  • Conducted internal testing for Remote Re-flash, USB Re-flash, Mobile Apps, Bluetooth, Feature Precedence, Remote Function, and Embedded Messaging
  • Performed module and system-level validation for OnStar products
  • Adhered to OnStar validation process guidelines and verified resolution of fixed issues
  • Assisted in early-stage design and peer reviews for LTE and Next-Gen Infotainment systems
  • Executed core validation for Bluetooth, GSM, CDMA, and LTE wireless test procedures, including Bluetooth sanity checks, SMS, packet data, OTA service provisioning, and Remote Re-flash
  • Prepared and configured test environments for in-vehicle and bench testing
  • Collaborated with SVE to update internal Remote Re-flash test procedures and coordinated with SVE and suppliers to verify resolved issues
  • Conducted validation of in-vehicle ECU software update capabilities
  • Validated new software releases to ensure compliance with technical requirements.

System Integration Engineer

NavAir
01.2010 - 03.2011
  • Developed data requirements, test plans, budgets, and schedules for RF/IR systems
  • Coordinated test assets, setup, and verified test equipment for field testing
  • Executed on-site testing, including equipment setup, test execution, equipment breakdown, and secure data collection
  • Prepared test debriefs and initial analysis reports
  • Designed and implemented a control box to manage RF test van functions
  • Created a user interface to visualize X-Band Doppler radar components, enabling real-time display of Range/Doppler maps for radar system characterization
  • Calibrated products to align with design and operational specifications

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Michigan - Dearborn
Dearborn, MI

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Event Planning and execution
  • Team leadership and development
  • Technology literacy and digital tools proficiency
  • Process optimization
  • Technical quantitative/qualitative analysis
  • Operational Data Management
  • Research and enhance system operation
  • Adaptability and problem solving
  • Project Planning and estimation

Certification

  • AWS Solution Architect (Associate) Certified, MM/DD/YY
  • Certified in FMEA Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving/Decision Making Analysis
  • Hi-Rail Inspection
  • Certified Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR)

Timeline

WMATA Vehicle Engineer

WMATA
08.2015 - Current

Quality Engineering Lead

Uconnect Chrysler
03.2013 - 08.2015

Validation Engineer

OnStar GM
07.2011 - 02.2013

System Integration Engineer

NavAir
01.2010 - 03.2011

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Michigan - Dearborn

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