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James Dragescu

Electrical Engineer

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San Diego, California, United States

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Timeline
About me
Technical Program Manager/Senior Electrical Engineer at Ford Motor Company
Education
- University of Michigan
  2003 - 2005
  Masters of Science Electrical Engineering Systems
  Activities and Societies: Hockey Team Masters of Science in Electrical EngineeringMajor-CommunicationsMinor-Optics
- Michigan Technological University
  1999 - 2003
  Bachelors of Science Electrical Engineering
  Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering
- University of Michigan
  2003 - 2005
  Master's degree Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Experience
- Visteon Corporation
  Sept 2003 - Jan 2005
  Electrical Engineer
  - Researched and developed a camera test plan for all vision sensor Lab test: CCD and CMOS technology.- Tested vision sensors for Driver Awareness Systems: Lane Departure Warning System & Night Vision System. - Program Manage Back-Up Aid Camera on Cadillac SRX demonstration vehicle.- Program Manage Radar Data Acquisition System for Side Object Detection Systems (SOD).
- University of Michigan
  Feb 2005 - Feb 2006
  Computer Programmer
  - Design 3-Dimensional environments for different Engineering Services.- Provide Real-Time Virtual Reality to allow society to interact with different Engineering Situations.
- Ford Motor Company
  Jul 2005 - Jun 2023
  - In-Vehicle Connectivity Subject Matter Expert: Cellular Technology, Telematics, App Development, Data Analytics.- Technical Program Manager & Engineering Lead for all SYNC Platforms: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth.- Test and Validate wireless devices and media devices through Bluetooth and USB protocols for SYNC system.- Develop and validate SYNC software with Microsoft Corporation for Version 1 - Version 3 enhancements.- Design and release a new SYNC microphone across all Ford Vehicle Platforms to Improve Quality and Reduce Cost.- Researched, characterized and tested a 16 Node 30 meter Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus.- Launched 2007 and 2008 Super Duty Trucks working in Electrical Systems as well as Vehicle Operations.- Program Manage the Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System (SDARS) for the 2007 Super Duty Trucks. Show less
  - TPM/Senior Electrical Engineer
    Jul 2005 - Jun 2023
  - Senior Electrical Engineer
    Jul 2005 - Jun 2023
- Freelance Work
  Feb 2006 - now
  Business Administration/Marketing/Computer Programmer
  - Design 3-Dimensional environments for different Engineering Services: TARDEC, Ford, Visteon, Rockwell Collins.- Provide Real-Time Virtual Reality to allow society to interact with different Engineering Situations: SeaView Systems.
Licenses & Certifications
- Black Belt Six Sigma