Digital Tools

Suspension Calculator

Skills: Systems Modeling | Algorithm Development | Databasing | Project Management

Tools: MATLAB | Roehrig EMA Dyno | Visual Studio Code

  • Conceptualized and delivered a consumer-facing tool on Specialized.com providing users with personalized suspension setup recommendations
  • Developed algorithms combining statistical anthropometric models, suspension dyno measurements, and dynamic performance objectives to recommend baseline spring and damper settings based on user inputs
  • Developed a MATLAB App enabling rapid iteration on algorithms and various user interface concepts
  • Established standard procedures for characterization of suspension components
  • Built a database and developed automation tools to combine complex engineering data structures with product data
  • Coordinated efforts between engineering, product management, web development, and global marketing teams to launch the calculator from concept to deployment in under five months

Turbo Range Calculator

Skills: Systems Modeling | Algorithm Development | Databasing | Project Management | Java Programming

Tools: MATLAB | Visual Studio Code

  • Delivered a consumer-facing tool on Specialized.com providing users with realistic range estimations for the Turbo (E-Bike) product line
  • Developed algorithms based on simplified models of the e-bike + rider system to estimate elevation and range based on a variety of user inputs
  • Leveraged telemetry data from test rides to tune model parameters providing for more realistic range estimations
  • Developed a MATLAB App enabling rapid iteration on algorithms and various user interface concepts
  • Developed production code for the web development team, converting my algorithms from MATLAB to Java
  • Building upon the database for the Suspension Calculator, developed automation tools to combine e-bike specific engineering data structures with product data
    Coordinated efforts between engineering, product management, web development, and global marketing teams to launch the Turbo Range Calculator in parallel with the Suspension Calculator
  •  Built framework to leverage real-world ride data from the Specialized Mission Control App to continuously adapt model parameters, enabling the most accurate range estimates possible