Matthew A. Maxey
E-Mail: Matthew@MatthewMaxey.com
WWW: http://www.matthewmaxey.com
												

Qualifications: 

Highly motivated, creative, and versatile engineering student. Quick-learning and adaptable. 
Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Seeking to continue success in professional industry by implementation and execution of mechanical engineering education and training.

Education:

University of Michigan – Dearborn, Dearborn, Michigan
Current Student – Senior Standing
Dual Major: B.S.E. Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mathematics
Anticipated Graduation: Winter 2008

Experience:

Matthew Maxey Motorsports
Owner/Driver/Coach/Engineer 					     July 2006 – Present
Independent motorsports consultant specializing in performance driving, driving instruction, race car setup, and engineering via data acquisition analysis
•	Provide single-event and full-season trackside support services for professional, semi-pro, and amateur drivers and teams on individual customer and team contract basis
•	Advisor, coach, strategist and consultant for a variety of racing disciplines including sprint and endurance road course racing, stock car oval racing, autocross, and karting

B-K Motorsports
Data Acquisition Engineer – Grand Prix of Mosport		   	                 August 2007
      LMP2 Class: American Le Mans Series
•	Vehicle: Mazda MZR-R Lola B07/46
      L-1 Class: IMSA Lites Series
•	Vehicle: Mazda Panoz DP02
      Responsibilities include:
•	Timing/Scoring and Track Notes duties during race weekend
•	Calibration and adjustment of sensors on vehicle
•	Team communications and electronics preparation
•	Downloading, analysis and interpretation of vehicle data

Hale Motorsports / HooverSpeed Motorsports / SarWood Racing
Data Acquisition Engineer					  February 2007 – August 2007
      SCCA Pro Racing Mazda MX-5 Cup Series
•	Vehicle: Mazda MX-5 Miata
      Responsibilities include:
•	All Timing/Scoring and Track Notes duties during race weekend
•	Calibration and adjustment of sensors on vehicle
•	Team communications and electronics preparation
•	Downloading, analysis and interpretation of vehicle data
•	Briefing and De-briefing drivers before and after each track session
•	Working with crew members as to adjustments needed on vehicle

Playboy Unitech Racing
Data Acquisition Engineer – Rolex 24 at Daytona		     January 2007 – March 2007
      Grand Touring Class: Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series
•	Vehicle: Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (Type 997)
      Grand Sport Class: Grand American Koni Challenge Series (Formerly Grand American Cup)
•	Vehicle: Nissan 350Z
      Responsibilities include:
•	All Timing/Scoring and Track Notes duties during race weekend
•	Calibration and adjustment of sensors on vehicle
•	Downloading, analysis and interpretation of vehicle data
•	Working with other engineers and crew members as to adjustments needed on vehicle

Turbo Performance Center (TPC) Racing
Data Acquisition Engineer					      February 2005 – June 2006
GT Class: Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series
Vehicle: Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (Type 996 & 997)
Responsibilities include:
•	All Timing/Scoring and Track Notes duties during race weekend
•	Calibration and adjustment of sensors on vehicle
•	Team communications and electronics preparation
•	Downloading, analysis and interpretation of vehicle data
•	Briefing and De-briefing drivers before and after each track session
•	Working with other engineers and crew members as to adjustments needed on vehicle

Team Sahlen’s / Phoenix Promotions Racing					      March 2006
GT Class: Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series
•	Vehicle: Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (Type 996)
GS Class: Grand American Cup Series
•	Vehicle: Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (Type 996)
ST Class: Grand American Cup Series
•	Vehicle: Dodge SRT-4

University of Michigan – Dearborn Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Race Team
Designer / Crew Member							2002 – Present
Collegiate level racing team where students design, fabricate and compete formula-style cars
•	Assisted with chassis design and fabrication of race car

Summit Academy High School Alternative Energy Racing Program
Team Manager									2001 – Present
High School level racing team where student members design, fabricate, and compete
electric-powered high-speed vehicles
Current duties:
•	driver coach 
•	vehicle designer 
•	team advisor/ captain
•	Former driver during High School tenure – set world closed course speed record (May 29, 2002: 58.6 mph)

Skills:

Data Acquisition:

•	AIM Race Studio 2 Software
•	AIM RS2 Analysis Software
•	AIM MXL Pista/Pro Dash/Logger
•	Motec ADL1 Dash/Logger
•	Motec ADL2 Dash/Logger
•	Motec ADL1 Dash Manager Software
•	Motec ADL2 Dash Manager Software
•	Motec I2 Standard Data Acquisition Software
•	Motec I2 Pro Data Acquisition Software
•	Motec M400, M600, M800 ECU
•	Motec ECU Manager Software
•	Motec Telemetry
•	Race Technology DL1 Data Logger
•	Race Technology Data Analysis Software

Timing/Scoring:

•	RMonitor Timing and Scoring Software
•	GINA Radio Modem
•	SEi Mapping

Miscellaneous:

•	Proficient in Microsoft Windows Operating Systems (Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, XP, Vista)
•	Microsoft Office Suite
•	MATLAB and C programming
•	I-DEAS 8 Parametric Modeling
•	CompTIA Network+ trained

Certifications – Associations – Memberships:

Sports Car Club of America
Grand American Road Racing Association
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Ford Motor Company Minority Engineering Scholarship Recipient
National Electric Cart Association (NECA)
Electrathon America