Christian Castro
@christiancastro2
Program management supervisor at Ford shaping autonomous vehicle simulation roadmaps and increasing platform adoption by ~20%.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Ford Motor Company, I define and execute product roadmaps for autonomous vehicle simulations, aligning teams around solutions for scenario reconstruction and safety validation. I helped increase adoption of Ford’s AV simulation platform by ~20% through optimized data generation and policy strategies.
In my current PDLP testing rotation, I designed a scheduler for 15+ engineers that reduced test lead time by 50% and saved approximately $1M USD in operating costs. I also identified $2M in potential repair avoidance through reliability-centered maintenance and equipment failure data analysis.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Designed test scheduler for 15+ engineers, reducing lead time by 50% and saving approximately $1M in operational costs. Enforced AI training and strategies within the Vehicle Verification team to enhance testing strategies and process automation.
Aligned Robotaxi roadmap and coordinated milestones across teams and partners. Defined and tracked key product metrics for Ford's AV simulation platform, enhancing scenario fidelity and closed-loop evaluation efficiency.
Spearheaded a team of 10 PVT engineers to enhance electrical distribution and switch systems. Leveraged AI machine learning models and Power BI dashboards to reduce warranty claim analysis by 80%.
Executed Global Cycle Plan strategies for Product Development Engineering teams, managing budgets in the order of billions of dollars. Developed Python scripts automating KPI dashboard generation, reducing manual reporting time by 40%.
Guided Human Resources, Finance, and Business Operations controls for Vehicle Hardware Engineering. Orchestrated headcount management and financial strategy for a workforce of 15,000 engineers.
Powertrain Durability & Vibration CAE Supervisor
Jun 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 6 months)
Managed workflows and workload allocation for a 30-member team of CAE engineers supporting five Powertrain Installation systems. Led AI development team implementing automated testing models.
Delivered vibration, fatigue, NVH, and durability analyzes on a wide range of components. Directed DMAIC project reducing CAE iterations for structural analysis by 50% using Green Belt methodology.
Performed vibration and frequency response CAE assessments for Chassis and Powertrain components, applying technical expertise to validate models and results.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Iberoamerican University
MBA, Innovation & Intellectual Property
2015 - 2017
Pursued an MBA with a focus on Innovation and Intellectual Property at Iberoamerican University in Mexico City from 2015 to 2017.
Technological Institute of Monterrey
B.Sc., Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
2008 - 2012
Activities and societies: Winner of innovation competitions; President of the Students Association
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from the Technological Institute of Monterrey from 2008 to 2012. Won innovation competitions and served as President of the Students Association.
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