Peter Van Marion

Experience

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  Williams F1 Team

  May 2007 - Aug 2010

  Nested in one of five aerodynamic development teams, I was responsible for managing and analysing computer simulations done within the team. In this role, I managed to reduce the amount of manual work required and increase throughput by a focus on automation and a more extensive use of scripting. Manage and analyse computer simulations for aerodynamic components. Propose, test, and implement improvement steps to improve the process.

  • CFD aerodynamicist

    Sept 2009 - Aug 2010

  • junior CFD aerodynamicist

    May 2007 - Aug 2009
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  Force India F1

  Sept 2010 - Nov 2012

  CFD aerodynamicist

  One of five members of the future concept group, we explored and matured new concepts to be tested in the wind tunnel. Primarily my role included the ideation, design, and simulation of these race car components as well as results analysis and reporting.On an intermittent basis, I was involved in wind tunnel test planning, preparation, execution, results analysis, and reporting.Additionally, I programmed a proof-of-concept for a piece of data analysis software which eventually was adopted by the department. Show less

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  Caterham F1 Team

  Dec 2012 - Oct 2014

  Senior CFD engineer

  Led the simulation efforts of a small group of CFD aerodynamicists to cater to the needs of the development group developing the aft part of the car. In this role, my focus was not only on the aerodynamic development of race car components, but also on enhancing performance and development of workflows, improving process efficiency, and expanding simulation capabilities.

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  Ferrari

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2022

  Senior aerodynamic engineer

  The main focus in this role was on the aerodynamic design, development, and delivery of rear-wing families to race-winning single-seater cars.This required strategic acumen to wisely distribute the components to be able to cover the performance requirements for a wide range of tracks. Delivery of these performance-critical components required cross-functional collaboration with multiple stakeholders in various departments.Led designers in the integration of new regulations and the exploration of new conceptual directions, ensuring close attention to detail, and followed by diligent aerodynamic simulation.Manage model design component release, test plan and order for experiment work to improve aerodynamic understanding and unlock further aerodynamic performance. Show less

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  Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

  Sept 2021 - Nov 2023

  Educational Sabbatical - Executive MBA

  Courses included: Analytics, Firms & Markets, Governance & Ethics, Strategy, Accounting, Technology & Operations Management, Business Finance, Marketing, Business in Emerging Markets, Negotiations, Behavioral Finance, Fintech, Strategy & Innovation, Entrepreneurial Finance, AI for Executives, Corporate Turnaround, Identification, New Approaches in Strategy, ML for Business.

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  Marula Square

  Sept 2023 - now

  Investment Committee Member

  Supporting selection of early- stage ventures in private healthcare, education tech, and agriculture tech in South-Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana.