J. parley W. - AI Trainer

Mayville, United States

Experience

Oct 2025 - Present

3 months

AI Trainer

Freelance

Creating prompts and rubrics for AI training platforms.

Oct 2024 - Present

1 year 3 months

Mayville, United States

Catalyst Simulator and Optimizer

Fast Accurate Catalyst Simulations FACS.pro

Created set of algorithms to optimize catalyst simulations to within 1% accuracy, for CO, NO and HC over a cycle.
Reduced catalyst simulation creation time by an order of magnitude, using Realis IGNITE software.

Jun 2021 - Mar 2024

2 years 10 months

Auburn Hills, United States

Catalytic Converter Simulation Engineer

Stellantis

Calibrated catalyst models in Axisuite and Exothermia (now part of GT).
Created simulation optimization process using Matlab/Simulink to control Exothermia software.
Published SAE paper on catalyst reaction simulation optimization.
Performed catalyst simulations.
Provided training to 4 other engineers on these processes.

Nov 2016 - Jun 2021

4 years 8 months

Auburn Hills, United States

Diesel Calibration Engineer

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

Managed powertrain test dynamometer.
Calibration work using INCA software.
Coordinated and executed test requests from various calibration groups (OBD, drivability & emissions).
Organized tests for chassis dyno testing.
Created Matlab scripts and other software configurations to analyze data.
Contributed to calibration and validation of SCR hardware in vehicle.
Created calibration guide relating to SCR.

Nov 2015 - Nov 2016

1 year 1 month

Columbus, United States

Hybrid

Home Investing & Patent Work

Self Employed

Independently filed a patent for an improved pneumatic hybrid engine.
Planned construction of home addition, estimated time, costs and resale.
Led 4 workers in building and finishing.

Feb 2013 - Nov 2015

2 years 10 months

Columbus, United States

Diesel Aftertreatment Performance & Integration Engineer

Cummins Emission Solutions

Enhanced aftertreatment robustness by testing and tuning in test cell and on vehicle.
Processed test data, generated reports and made improvements.
Performed some AVL boost simulation.
Achieved Six Sigma certification with third project by creating a detailed process to identify and mitigate NH3 slip due to urea deposits.
Collaborated with a prototype company to create the "Cummins Flow Reactor" to mimic diesel engine exhaust for aftertreatment testing.

Feb 2011 - Feb 2013

2 years 1 month

Columbus, United States

Design Engineer

Cummins Turbo Technologies

Designed, analyzed and improved turbocharger components using ProE and Mechanica FEA.
Created drawings for manufacture.
Led two Six Sigma projects: vane mounting design for vaned diffuser and creation of design tool for retaining ring groove.
Worked cross-functionally with CFD aerodynamicists, Cummins Engine Business and suppliers.

Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

3 months

Minneapolis, United States

Hybrid

Research Assistant

Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power

Developed computer AMEsim model of a hydrostatic dynamometer to test a hydraulic hybrid.
Adjusted model to match actual dynamometer.

Jul 2008 - Dec 2008

6 months

Idaho Falls, United States

Design Engineer Intern

Power House Coach

Taught SolidWorks to another engineer.
Modeled parts for custom RVs in SolidWorks.

May 2008 - Jul 2008

3 months

Rexburg, United States

Junior Analyst Intern

Epic Ventures

Led a team in helping companies start or develop their business and prepare for investors.

Jul 2007 - Jul 2008

1 year 1 month

Idaho Falls, United States

Design Engineer Apprentice

Miskin Scraper Works Inc.

Analyzed stress in parts and assemblies using FEA (COSMOSXpress, Algor).
Redesigned parts.

Jan 1992 - Dec 2003

12 years

Alta, United States

Farm Hand

Wilson Farms

Operated, maintained and repaired machinery.
Welded.
Irrigated.
Overhauled a small engine.

Summary

4 Years in catalytic converter simulation. Created algorithm to optimize catalyst models.
5 years in Diesel Engine Calibration at FCA (Stellantis). 4 years running test cell.
Nearly 5 years at Cummins: 3 years diesel aftertreatment testing and integration (in test cell and on vehicle). 2 Years in Turbocharger design, Led 3 projects.
Currently pursuing PhD (part time). Researching Optimization of Catalyst Simulations.