Horace Lai

• Developed test rig, test environment, and test cases for early phase ECU testing

• Developed proof of concept web application using React and Django to track parts and tooling costs • Developed software in Python to analyze the company’s procurement performance • Developed software in VBA to automate the governance of part and tool change orders • Developed tools in Python to automate the governance of tool orders approval process

• Developed machine learning neural network models to estimate the acceleration of the vehicle based on acceleration request • Developed a miniature HIL to test Semi-Automatic Parking virtually on the computer • Verified vehicle dynamics model with physical testing for parking velocities and high steering angles • Developed an automatized method to locate logical errors within state machine software requirements for SAP • Developed a test chain for ACC from scenario creation to report generation

• Developed the next-generation active safety analysis software tool – Volvo Cars Traffic Simulator 2 • Strategized and written automated analysis scripts for Lane Keeping Aid • Conducted computer simulation analysis of Lane Keeping Aid, Collision Mitigation by Braking, Traffic Sign Information, Driver Impairment Monitor, and Driver Alert function

• Designed the conversion of a passenger car to a test vehicle. Test vehicle was modified with extra software controlled brakes to emulate regenerative braking. • Directed the mechanics through the construction and scheduling of the assembly and modification process.