Rod Williams

Experience

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  Shell

  Jul 2006 - now

  Manager responsible for delivery of diesel R&D projects and a small team of scientists focussing on new product options for Retail diesel fuels. Also working as chair of industry liaison group Strengthening of substantiation for Shell V-Power Diesel. Development of new test methods for demonstration of SVPD benefits. Drove publication plan. Presented SAE paper promoting cleaning efficacy of SVPD. Stakeholder management. Leveraged own experience to advance team's technical and report writing skills Member of 2 CONCAWE advocacy task forces and then chair of key STF/25 diesel fuels group. Tech coach to 2 new grads Championed knowledge sharing, including via Injector Fouling Skill Group. Led EVT Technology Development Study, Provided technical guidance to a range of Retail and Commercial Fuels activities. Delivered through others whilst mentoring and coaching a distributed team of EVT and fuels technical staff. Recognised for working across project, technology group and geographical boundaries. Formal assessor for new graduate recruitment. Activity leader for Innovation Hub Automotive Technology Diesel Activities including Engine Management Systems, Injector Nozzle Fouling & Exhaust After-treatment. Published fuel contaminants technical paper in 2009. Trained assessor for assessed interns, Completed Emerging Leaders course. Discovered Cetane Number sweetspot, 'Turocharger Effect' and propensity for on-board fuel contamination in new diesel vehicles

  • Expert Diesel & Gasoline Application

    Nov 2020 - now

  • Project leader - Future Mobility

    Jul 2019 - Nov 2020

  • Delivery Manager - Diesel Innovation JDAs

    Apr 2015 - Jul 2019

  • Project Leader - Premium Diesel Development

    Apr 2012 - Mar 2015

  • EVT Technology Manager Diesel Engines

    Oct 2010 - Apr 2012

  • EVT consultant

    Jul 2006 - Oct 2010