Chris Bernal

Experience

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  Tilton Engineering

  Jul 1990 - Nov 1994

  Design Engineer

  Automotive racing products design. Carbon/carbon clutches, drivetrain products, brake systems.Sales/Application Engineer to NASCAR, IndyCar/CART, IMSA, Formula 1 and more.

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  Rescue Technologies

  Nov 1994 - Jul 1996

  President / Development Engineer

  Co-developed revolutionary rescue tools and equipment.Guided startup and secured funding for R&D phase.

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  Swift Engineering

  Aug 1996 - Jan 2002

  Wind Tunnel Engineer / Race Team Liaison

  Managed rapid growth at Swift Engineering Services division, engineering contractor to Boeing Satellite Systems.Managed composites manufacturing cell, producing open wheel race cars and aerodynamic components using pre-preg materials and autoclave cure processes.Toyota Atlantic team liaison, supporting all series race teams with on-track service, design changes and safety improvements.Wind Tunnel design engineer, supporting wind tunnel development and testing using highly sophisticated, fully instrumented scale models.Managed CAD system implementation and administration (I-DEAS / UG-NX, Pro/E, Alias, Camand) Show less

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  Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters, Inc.

  Feb 2002 - Nov 2002

  Engineering Manager

  Managed all engineering and design support activity for major automotive manufacturers during 2002 prototype car build season.

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  American Zettler

  Jan 2003 - Aug 2004

  Automotive Product Manager

  Launched new division focused on growth into OE and aftermarket automotive sectors.

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  Syncroness

  Aug 2004 - May 2005

  Project Manager

  On-site program management and engineering support for Elite Access Systems division of The Chamberlain Group, part of Duchossois Industries, Inc.

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  Bernal Enterprises

  Mar 2005 - now

  Owner

  Several key skill sets: Automotive / Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Targeted Social Marketing, Aggressive Debt Elimination, Health and Wellness.

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  Stillen

  May 2005 - Apr 2011

  Brake Division Manager

  Managed Brake Pros division of sole North American distributor of AP Racing automotive performance brake products. Led sales, product management, marketing, purchasing, manufacturing and assembly.

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  Advanced Clutch Technology

  Jun 2012 - now

  Involved in organizational planning and growth, manufacturing strategies and expansion of profitability. Continuing responsibility for R&D department and future product development. Develop new applications and bring newer technology to existing ones. Structure R&D department to support and exceed growth plans.

  • Vice President Of Engineering

    Jun 2014 - now

  • Executive Vice President

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  • Engineering Manager

    Jun 2012 - Jun 2014