Shawn Daniel

Senior Systems Engineer with 13+ years solving high-stakes technical problems across automotive and defense, now channeling that depth into cloud and security engineering. Proven in root cause analysis, risk mitigation, and systems validation under safety-critical, regulated conditions, backed by hands-on labs in Azure, IAM, SIEM, and network security. CompTIA Security+ certified and seeking a cloud, security, or solutions engineering role where systems-level thinking, disciplined troubleshooting, and proven ownership of complex problems translate into stronger, more secure infrastructure.

Systems Product Engineer (Contract) - AM General, LLC - Auburn Hills, MI

(2025-06 - 2025-12)

• Resolved 40+ build, performance, and customer-complaint issues as primary on-site technical authority during vehicle integration events, protecting safety, quality, and schedule targets.
• Directed design, build, and configuration alignment across 3 vehicle platforms, synchronizing engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams on concurrent programs.
• Drove 5 Whys root cause analysis on critical build failures, implementing corrective actions that improved system reliability and curbed repeat issues.
• Briefed cross-functional teams on technical findings, risk assessments, and corrective-action plans, accelerating decisions across fast-paced development programs.

Sr. Product Development Engineer - Robert Bosch Automotive Steering - Plymouth, MI

(2014-09 - 2024-06)

• Directed validation strategy across 10+ programs for 3 major OEM customers in safety-critical, regulated environments, owning test planning through production release.
• Cut physical validation test time 25%+ by re-engineering test processes and applying risk-based prioritization, while maintaining a 100% pass rate validated against full-duration testing (CAE, materials, and fatigue analysis).
• Led 50+ root cause investigations (8D, Red-X, fault tree), isolating critical failure modes and driving corrective actions to closure.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams of up to 20 and managed validation budgets up to $2M (typically $500K–$1M per program) to deliver programs on schedule.
• Analyzed complex system failures and performance data to expose reliability risks and steer engineering decisions across multiple OEM programs.
• Planned and executed reliability, durability, environmental, and performance testing to verify system integrity, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Authored specifications, validation plans, test procedures, and reports that converted dense technical data into clear, defensible recommendations for customers and leadership.
• Served as primary technical interface among OEM customers, engineering, and test organizations, resolving issues and aligning stakeholders to keep programs on schedule.

Cybersecurity Training Program - Cybersecurity - Per Scholas (2026-07)

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Mechanical Engineering - Central Michigan University