Automotive manufacturing
10 powertrain calibration experts
These ten engineers and engineering leaders have held engine, transmission, hybrid and battery electric calibration roles at automakers including Ford, Stellantis, General Motors and Mercedes-Benz. A reader can learn how calibration teams are organized and run inside vehicle manufacturers.
Professionals to explore
01—10Adam Shepp
LinkedInExperience: Engineering Group Manager - Powertrain Calibration - Global 4 & 6 cylinder engine programs · Stellantis
Former Engineering Group Manager - Powertrain Calibration - Global 4 & 6 cylinder engine programs at Stellantis (2021–2024) and Engineering Supervisor - 6 Cylinder Engine Calibration Supervisor at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (2020–2021). Former Powertrain Engineering - Team Lead, Controls & Calibration at Ford Motor Company (2017–2020). Global Director of Planning - Powertrains & Platforms at Stellantis since 2026.
Alexander Dolpp
LinkedInExperience: Senior Manager - E-Drive Controls and Calibration · Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.
Former Senior Manager - E-Drive Controls and Calibration (2011–2014) and Senior Manager - HEV Controls & Calibration (2010–2011) at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. VP Powertrain at the same company since 2022, after serving as Director - E-Drive Software there (2014–2022). Former Manager Hybrid Transmission Controls at Daimler Chrysler (2008–2010).
Cory Bruckner
LinkedInExperience: Powertrain Calibration Driveability Technical Fellow · Stellantis
Powertrain Calibration Driveability Technical Fellow at Stellantis since 2020. Former Manager - FWD Transmission Calibration Manager (2016–2020) and Engineering Manager (2014–2016) at Stellantis, and Engineer II - Powertrain Evaluation Development at Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) (2009–2013).
Davide Quattrin
LinkedInExperience: BEV Calibration Manager - South Europe Tech Center Lead for BEV applications · Stellantis
BEV Calibration Manager - South Europe Tech Center Lead for BEV applications at Stellantis since 2024, where the profile says the person manages a team in South Europe to develop and release production software. Former Diesel Engine & High Performance BEV Calibration at Stellantis (2022–2023), Calibration and Application Manager at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (2018–2019 and 2019–2021) and Diesel Powertrain Application Manager at Maserati (2015–2018).
Gareth Maxwell
LinkedInExperience: Manager Powertrain Calibration Development · Ford Motor Company
Former Manager Powertrain Calibration Development (2019–2021), Powertrain Calibration Development Supervisor (2013–2019) and Senior Driveability Engineer (2007–2013) at Ford Motor Company. EV Propulsion Systems and Energy Optermisation Leader at Ford Motor Company since 2022, after serving as Manager xEV Propulsion Systems Engineering (2021–2022).
Iqbal Chowdhury
LinkedInExperience: Manager Purchased light duty and Global 9spd Transmission calibration · FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Former Manager Purchased light duty and Global 9spd Transmission calibration (2015–2018) and Manager, Powertrain application and calibration APAC Region (EXPAT) (2011–2015) at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Former Lead Powertrain Product Development and Engine Calibration Engineer at FCA - North America (2002–2011). Manager Electrified Powertrain Applications since 2018.
Karl Jungbluth
LinkedInExperience: Automatic Transmission and Driveline Calibration Manager · Ford Motor Company
Automatic Transmission and Driveline Calibration Manager at Ford Motor Company since 2025. Former Software Engineering Manager at Ford Motor Company (2018–2023 and 2023–2025), Automatic Transmission Calibration and Attributes Manager (2015–2018) and Automatic Transmission Calibration Supervisor (2011–2015) at Ford Motor Company.
Ken Leisenring
LinkedInExperience: Chief Engineer, Powertrain Calibration · Ford Motor Company
Chief Engineer, Powertrain Calibration at Ford Motor Company since 2017. Former Powertrain Calibration Manager at Ford Motor Company (2012–2017), a role the profile ties to gasoline commodity calibration including EcoBoost programs. The listing also shows a Powertrain Calibration Manager row for 2010–2012 and Powertrain Calibration Supervisor (2006–2010) at Ford Motor Company.
Kim Cunningham
LinkedInExperience: Engine Calibration Senior Manager - Program Execution · General Motors
Former Engine Calibration Senior Manager - Program Execution (2021–2023) and CSS Engine Calibration Manager (2017–2021) at General Motors. The profile describes the senior role as calibration manager for all gas and diesel engines at General Motors. Software Defined Vehicle Ultifi Assistant Chief Engineer at General Motors since 2023.
Sinisa Draca
LinkedInExperience: Director - BEV HEV Calibration and Application · Stellantis
Director - BEV HEV Calibration and Application at Stellantis since 2025. Former Director - Transmission Calibration and Drivability for Conventional, MHEV and PHEV at Stellantis (2018–2025) and Manager - Transmission Calibration at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (2015–2018). The profile cites close to 20 years of experience in powertrain calibration, with 10 years of leadership.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's seat to your question, since leading a calibration organization differs from hands-on calibration of a single engine or transmission. Also consider the propulsion type behind your decision, because gasoline and diesel engines, automatic transmissions and electrified drives raise different calibration problems.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you plan and staff calibration work across engine, transmission and electrified drive programs leading up to a vehicle launch?
- 02How do you balance drivability, fuel economy and emissions targets when they conflict during calibration?
- 03What changes in calibration practice when a team moves from conventional powertrains to hybrid and battery electric vehicles?
Reaching powertrain calibration experts
How can I contact one of these powertrain calibration experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 5 companies, including Stellantis; Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. and Ford Motor Company, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach powertrain calibration experts?
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