Richard Papp
Macomb Township,United States
Summary
Accomplished automotive professional with a strong technical and program management background. Skilled in streamlining and optimizing hardware and software systems within the automotive industry. Passionate about innovation and leading successful projects to drive efficiency and excellence.
Experienced professional with a comprehensive approach to problem-solving, technical documentation, regulatory compliance, and market analysis. Consistently delivers high-quality project results from concept to product launch.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Smart Haus LLC
Macomb County, United States
07.2024 - Current
- Manage daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Maintain relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Install state-of-the-art home theaters and smart technology systems that are tailored to clients' needs
- Achieve seamless integration and precise calibration of surround sound, projectors, and screens.
- Install weatherproof equipment for outdoor speakers and TVs
- Optimize and troubleshoot home networks and Wi-Fi systems
- Design and install network infrastructures and structured cabling
- Install and integrated security camera systems for residential and commercial settings
- Implement and maintain VoIP and business phone systems
- Ability to provide regular maintenance and professional cable management
Senior Product Manager [Electrical Architecture Complexity]
General Motors
Warren, United States
09.2022 - Current
- Led strategic optimization of platform architecture and resource demands through deployment of hardware across multiple vehicle programs.
- Promoted software reuse across platforms to simplify electrical architecture and minimize complexity and development time
- Drove efficiency by working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of hardware and software solutions with program need
- Optimized development process through the identification of system reuse and integration opportunities.
- Oversaw change processes to ensure seamless platform integration across vehicle programs
- Managed the development of a tool used for tracking program complexity metrics and delivering progress reports to senior leadership.
Infotainment Program Manager [Global Crossover Vehicles & Full Sized Truck]
General Motors
Warren, United States
10.2019 - 09.2022
- Coordinated and managed the complete life cycle of infotainment subsystem, involving integration, development, and validation
- Synchronized software and hardware teams to meet major program milestones
- Managed costs of the infotainment subsystem in accordance with budget parameters, effectively meeting program's financial targets
- Delivered periodic feedback to suppliers for performance improvement based on key deliverables and production goals.
- Implemented effective mitigation strategies after identifying potential issues, managing risk within the infotainment subsystem.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and address any issues or concerns arising from the program execution process.
- Provided critical path updates and status reports on subsystem progress to top-level management.
- Ensured compliance with automotive industry regulations and quality standards for infotainment systems.
Program Manager [Low Cost Radio]
General Motors
Warren, United States
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Oversaw the entire lifecycle of a popular entry-level radio product with global reach
- Balanced cost and functionality to meet program and market demands by collaborating closely with radio suppliers.
- Successfully oversaw the complete product lifecycle, from initial concept to final launch, while maintaining strict adherence to budgetary, quality, and timing objectives.
- Managed suppliers' performance ensuring they deliver on time while meeting our project goals.
- Evaluated product functionality and cost in the entry-level radio segment by conducting a thorough competitive analysis
- Led cross-functional teams in meeting regional requirements and adhering to global market regulations.
- Provided senior management insight into the latest developments in project and financial tracking by presenting regular reports
Assistant Program Manager
General Motors
Warren, United States
08.2016 - 10.2019
- Supported senior program leaders in achieving program objectives by assisting with workload management and ensuring project timelines were met
- Played a vital role in bridging the gap between leadership and suppliers, leveraging my on-site technical skills to facilitate issue resolution
- Managed project progress, tracked deliverables, and ensured alignment between cross-functional teams to promote efficient workflow.
- Supported suppliers in meeting budget and technical constraints during cost and feature negotiations
- Worked closely with suppliers to address technical challenges and ensure the quality and functionality of the product
- Collaborated in the preparation and presentation of updates, technical reports, and key metrics to senior management, ensuring program transparency.
Infotainment 3.0 (Low) Software Integration
General Motors
Warren, United States
04.2016 - 10.2019
- Identified and resolved software and calibration issues across LAN, LIN, MOST, and ETHERNET vehicle networks.
- Proactively communicated with suppliers in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving system challenges
- Developed and maintained a variety of SharePoint sites
- Collaborated seamlessly with multiple engineering departments for successful project execution
- Generated intelligent reports by analyzing logs and parsing data
Infotainment Vehicle Integration, MY14 - MY16 Infotainment Subsystems
General Motors
Warren, United States
08.2012 - 10.2019
- Functioned as the only point of contact between our organization and module reflash supplier
- Successfully managed the coordination of manpower and allocated resources for updating numerous vehicles and modules with the latest Infotainment software
- Assisted in Bench Integration Testing leading to successful vehicle builds
- Solved problems related to Automotive Electronic Controllers (ECU's) and ensured smooth application and integration.
- Facilitated clear and concise communication between different engineering departments
- Evaluated software reflash results logs, extracting data as metrics to enhance efficiency
- Assigned programs to tackle software issues raised by the engineering team
- Supported Tier 1 supplier in on-site mass infotainment testing on system benches, contributing to identification of test case issues and OEM-side issue resolution
- Engineered cost-effective harnesses for transition to updated radio technology in multiple vehicle testing scenarios.
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverview Community High School
Riverview, MI06-2004
Skills
- Cross Functional Leadership
- Data-driven decision-making
- Product Development
- Competitive Analysis
- Project Management
- Electrical Systems
- Problem-Solving
- Automotive Infotainment
- Complexity Management & Reduction
- Process Improvement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
Smart Haus LLC
07.2024 - Current
Senior Product Manager [Electrical Architecture Complexity]
General Motors
09.2022 - Current
Infotainment Program Manager [Global Crossover Vehicles & Full Sized Truck]
General Motors
10.2019 - 09.2022
Program Manager [Low Cost Radio]
General Motors
04.2019 - 10.2019
Assistant Program Manager
General Motors
08.2016 - 10.2019
Infotainment 3.0 (Low) Software Integration
General Motors
04.2016 - 10.2019
Infotainment Vehicle Integration, MY14 - MY16 Infotainment Subsystems
General Motors
08.2012 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Riverview Community High School
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