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., . . . . Develop and direct the accelerated Bus Manufacturer Qualification Program including qualification of articulated and low-floor buses. Personal Resume Page 2 . Implemented the innovative use of Finite Element Analysis and accelerated road simulation stress testing of bus structures, Direct the Hybrid-Electric Bus Development Program with Orion and GE, resulting in an operational low-floor bus. Principal responsibility for the compressed natural gas (CNG) bus evaluation and demonstration program. Implement several ongoing R&D programs including Battery Powered Bus Project with the New York Power Authority and Hybrid Electric Retrofit project with General Motors and the New York Power Authority. Research in the field of advanced technology for buses including serving at NYCT representative on several national advisory committees, c.g., fuel cell propulsion, and the Federal Transit Administration's Advanced Technology Transit Bus Project. Advise the Senior Vice President on all technical matters including; bus technical specifications, bus engine emissions, American Disabilities Act, national Energy Policy Act, Clean Air Act, NY State Implementation Plan, equipment safety, and dynamometer-brake testing. Direct the testing and qualification of all new bus components and sub-systems, including; engines, transmissions, A/C systems, electrical systems, air systems, and structural durability. Develop and update the fleet procurement plan for the Capital Program. Chief technical representative for bus procurement negotiations. . . . . . . . . 1981 ~ 1994 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Senior EDl:!ineer. . Managed the introduction of the nation's largest alternative fuel bus program including; CNG buses, methanol buses, and diesel particulate trap programs.