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Matthew A. Maxey
E-Mail: Matthew@MatthewMaxey.com
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 / Driver Coach
February 2007– August 2007
SCCA Pro Racing 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
Unitech Racing
Data Acquisition Engineer – Rolex 24 at Daytona January
2007 – March 2007
GT Class: Grand American Rolex
Sports Car Series
• Vehicle: Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (997)
GS Class: Grand American Koni Challenge
Series
• 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 – July 2006
GT Class: Grand American Rolex
Sports Car Series
• Vehicle: Porsche 911 GT3 Cup
(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
GS Class: Grand American Cup
Series
• Vehicle:
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup
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:
• AIMsports
MXL Pista/Pro Dash/Logger
• AIMsports
Race Studio 2 Software
• AIMsports
RS2 Analysis Software
• 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
• Motec Telemetry
• Race Technology
DL1 Data Logger
• Race Technology
Data Acquisition Software
Timing/Scoring:
• RMonitor
Timing and Scoring Software
• GINA Radio
Modem
• SEi Mapping
Proficient in all 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)
SAE Motorsports Engineering
Ford Motor Company Minority Engineering Scholarship
Recipient
National Electric Cart Association (NECA)
Electrathon America
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