Engineering Studies
Munich Germany and Bologna Italy
1986-1992
University of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) Munich.
Specialisation: Automotive Engineering
Thesis: development of the chassis for a 50 cc Scooter (Malaguti)
University of Bologna (Italy): Erasmus and Comett scholarship of the European Community
ATK MOTORCYCLES
CALIFORNIA USA
1989-1991
R&D and Racing-Mechanic
R&D mechanic for development, testing and production of Moto-Cross and Desert-racing-bikes during 18 months internship through University of Applied Sciences.
Racing-mechanic.
Assistant of team-manager during 1989 BAJA 1000 in Mexico.
Factory-racer in 1991 BAJA 500 in Mexico (10 th overall) on ATK 604
Engines Engineering
Bologna Italy
1992-1993
Design- and Project-Engineer, Mechanic and Modelmaker
Design and development of small-size motorcycles and scooters (predominant for Malaguti)
Model-making, design and prototype manufacturing, international correspondence
Elaboration of engineering-thesis: “Conception, interpretation and constructive elaboration of a Scooter-frame as a part of a complex vehicle development-process”
Aprilia S.p.A.
Noale (Venice) Italy
1994-2003
Technical Projectmanager R+D, Productgroupleader
In charge of design and development of production-motorcycles in R+D: business-plan, benchmarking, concept-study, profile-books, styling, design, prototype-development, on-road and lab-testing, supplier-negotiations, graphics and production-start.
Development of strategic components with foreign suppliers, supplier-negotiations.
Cooperating in market analysis, press-launches and technical documentation.
Projects realized among others: Tuono (2002-2003), SL 1000 Falco (1999), Pegaso 650 Cube (1997)
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Derbi Nacional Motor SAU, Martorelles (Barcelona) Spain 2003-2008
Technical Director and Project Manager
In charge of R+D department (35 people) including styling-studio, design, development and testing-facilities, reporting directly to CEO
Concept-development, prototype, design and development of the biggest motorcycle ever produced by a Spanish company, Derbi Mulhacén 659
Leading the development of new 125 cc 4-stroke engine for the Piaggio-group brands
Concept-design of new vehicles including profile-books, technical approval for series-production
Application of new R+D process in Derbi, new testing-procedures and new R+D-department
Sabbatical 2008-2010
Rallye Racing-Freelance Journalism-Safety Instructor-Rallye Mechanic-Tourguide-Race Direction Assist-Travelling
Building a Rallye racebike based on Yamaha XT 500
Ricardo Engineering Germany
Schwäbisch Gmünd Germany
2011-2014
Chief engineer and projectleader for powertrain development programs from concept-design to Turnkey-Industrialization and Business-Development activities.
Coordination of the international project-groups, technical and financial responsibility, controlling and reporting.
Technical approval of workpackages, Leading taskforces during the development process in case of variations in budget, timing,technical specifications.
Acquisition of new projects, business- and strategic-development activities on new markets
Engineering Consulting Studio starting 2016
Engineering Consulting
International tourguide for motorcycle tour operators
Organisation of motorcycle press launch
Business development activities for automotive supplier
Indipendent Freelance Journalist and Motorcycle Coach
Based in Germany
Since early 2019
