Brett Rogers

Lead electric vehicle and emerging technology development, integration, and deployment.

• Lead fleet electrification strategy, deployment, validation, maintenance, training, sales, policy, and charging infrastructure construction. • Develop and implement scalable charging infrastructure that unblocks EV operations at reduced CapEx and optimized fleet OpEx. • Evaluate, pilot, and implement new technology that enhances fleet operations.

• Managed Go-to-Markets product requirements, feature implementation, and autonomous systems integration to enable commercial autonomous vehicle operations. • Optimized vehicle uptime and reduce OpEx by by developing innovative power draw reduction strategies. • Implemented validation processes and procedures to guarantee flawless commercial launch and mitigate risk.

• Collaborated with GM and Cruise to drive continuous improvement into the design, operation, and maintenance of the autonomous vehicle fleet. • Developed strategies to resolve autonomous vehicle hardware, software, operational, and system-level issues. • Designed and implemented processes to improve communication and workflow between GM and Cruise.

• Managed electrification specific validation for all electrified vehicles including CT6 PHEV, Bolt, Autonomous Bolt, Volt, and Malibu Hybrid by working with multiple vehicle leads and teams to ensure program deliverables were met on time • Responsible for updating GM’s standards of work test procedures to ensure they are valid for all electrified vehicle architectures by collaborating with the technical resource board and monitoring software changes • Technical specialist for electrification processes and validation tools • Planned for and managed the verification vehicle fleet by forecasting vehicle needs, ordering vehicles, and managing use within and outside of the group • Implemented new technology and test methods to enhance the quality and efficiency of validation • Balanced verification workload based off skill sets of program leads and group members • Trained and mentored new employees on verification tools and processes • Created a test procedure for charge interoperability to ensure all AC and DC high voltage vehicle chargers work properly with all current and future electric vehicle programs

• Defined requirements, set budgets, and managed a team of engineers to execute validation plans for multiple hybrid electric vehicle platforms • Lead vehicle validation trips and tests that monitor diagnostic systems, software, calibrations, hardware, and drivability for hybrid propulsion systems including the Volt and Malibu HEV • Created customized analysis, development, and validation plans specific to program needs • Worked with vehicle leads, DRE’s, and calibrators to properly retrofit test vehicles with hardware and software to ensure validation validity of all test vehicles within and outside of group • Developed and taught engineers on hybrid systems, troubleshooting, and tests • Tracked propulsion component validation with regular communication with program DRE’s, component validation engineers, and propulsion assistant chief engineers • Invented vehicle validation scorecard used by all electrification DVE teams • Worked with multiple engineering teams in the United States, Germany, and China to solve problems with vehicle prototyping, assembly plant performance, and issues at dealerships • Ordered development and validation vehicles based on hardware and software changes

• Managed development of prototype vehicles and powertrains. • Worked on batteries, motors, hydraulic systems, internal combustion engines, and power electronics in order to develop efficient powertrains with optimal fuel economy and exceptional performance. • Used vehicle monitoring software and hardware to collect and analyze data from vehicles on test tracks, in extreme locations, and state of the art high feature test cells. • Worked as part of a team to subjectively and objectively validate new hybrid and electric powertrains and benchmark competitors. • Constructed one off wiring harnesses that include high voltage and CAN communication loops.

• Worked as part of a team to subjectively and objectively evaluate transmissions. • Managed operations of multiple engine dynamometers and vehicle tests to test transmissions’ durability and function. • Project leader for two, yearly, extended vehicle durability tests ran at external locations throughout the United States. • Used vehicle monitoring software and hardware to collect and analyze data from vehicles in extreme locations. • Extensive knowledge on 6 speed automatic transmission hardware and function. • Traveled to Japan to conduct vehicle function tests and learn new transmission designs.

•Worked as part of a team to subjectively and objectively evaluate hybrid systems in vehicles. •Used monitoring software and hardware to collect data from hybrid vehicles in extreme locations. •Researched competitor hybrids to properly set benchmarks.

•Worked as part of a team to improve and predict vehicle crash safety performance. •Used CAE programs such as EASi Crash, Visual Crash, Animator3, CATIA, and ANSA to build and analyze CAE models. •Developed new automated data analysis program to evaluate IIHS body structure performance. This increased efficiency and reduced the chance of error.

The Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Energy Systems Engineering (ESE) program is designed for students who are motivated to take on the challenges facing society in the areas of sustainable energy generation, storage, and conversion. In this program, students learn about alternative and conventional energy technologies, the societal and environmental impact of technology developments, and the economic benefits of those developments. The curriculum takes a holistic approach and exposes students to courses from across disciplines, including engineering, natural and social sciences, public policy, environmental science, and business. Students gain a depth and breadth of knowledge, and an interdisciplinary perspective of the need for energy solutions. Students also develop the skills to analyze often opaque cause and effect relationships across various fields (e.g., how a technological solution impacts legislation and society; etc.).

CORe (Credential of Readiness) is a 150-hour certificate program on the fundamentals of business from Harvard Business School. CORe is comprised of three courses—Business Analytics, Economics for Managers, and Financial Accounting—developed by leading Harvard Business School faculty and delivered in an active learning environment based on the HBS signature case-based learning model.

Designed and constructed hydraulic hybrid bicycle for senior design project working with the EPA.