David Hatton

About David Hatton

Jan 2016- PresentManager of Mobile Applications (SDL, Applink) and Emergency Services, Connected Vehicle Platform and Product Jan 2013 - Dec 2015Global Product Leader - Engineering Manager and Section SupervisorGlobal Embedded and Emergency Assistance ServicesFord Motor CompanyConnected Services Solutions OrganizationApr 2010 - Dec 2012Global Product Leader - Engineering Manager and Section SupervisorFord Motor CompanyNov 2007 - Mar 2010Product Manager - SYNC 911 AssistFord Motor CompanyMar - Nov 2007 Controls Engineer - Electrical and IT System DesignPowertrain Manufacturing EngineeringFord Motor CompanyNov 1998 - Feb Lead Project Engineer- Project Management and Machine DesignLear CorporationLear Corporation Mar 1998 - Oct 1998 Lead Project Engineer-China Project Management and Machine Design Lear CorporationLear Corporation / Interior SystemsNov 1997 - Feb 1998 Project Management Machine DesignLead Project EngineerJan 1996 - Oct 1997 Lead Project Engineer- UK ISA/ New ManufacturingLear Corporation Feb 1993 - Dec 1995 Electrical Engineer- New ProgramsLear Corporation (Masland Industries)Awards:2012 - EURO-NCAP Advance Award for SYNC Emergency Assistance2012 - Mobile World Congress - Global Mobile Award for Technology - SYNC Emergency Assistance 2009 - EESE/CSSO Technical Maturity Model (TMM) Award for SYNC 911 Assist2009 - EESE Recognition Award - Successful launch of 911 Assist2009 - Safety Technology Achievement Award - awarded for 911 Assist test development2008 - PD Management Achievement Award in association with 911 Assist Feature DevelopmentExpertise and Specialties: Global and International Project/Product ManagerAutomotive Software Design and InnovationTelematics Pan-European eCall, ERA-GLONASSControls System Design including electrical, pneumatics and IT systemsPLC programming, C, Visual Basic, HMI DesignProficient in ACADVehicle Feature DevelopmentPublic Speaking and Presentation

Experience

1. Principal Ivi Tpm

   Ford Motor Company

   Apr 2024 — Present · Dearborn, MI, US

   Managing a Team of close to 100 bright and innovative developers and engineers responsible for both mobile and embedded connectivity solutions. We develop and launch technology with a purpose. We connect apps to vehicles to reduce driver distraction with AppLink and together we have enabled over 20 million vehicles in 61 countries/regions and 27 languages to assist drivers and passengers following an accident. We launched an embedded emergency system in Russia to meet ERA-GLONASS regulations. Also, we have launched new and exciting connectivity features such as Smartwatch applications for your connected vehicle for both Apple Watch and Android Wear. We help to integrate new vehicle features with FordPass. Future products we are developing will help maintain Ford\'s leadership position in telematics and vehicle connectivity. 25 Named Patents in my portfolio.

Education

• Messiah University

  EE/ME, Engineering

  1988 — 1993

Skills

• Project Management
• Manufacturing
• Powertrain
• Vehicles
• Automotive
• C
• Automotive Engineering
• Embedded Systems
• Engineering
• Testing
• Engineering Management
• Fmea
• Product Development
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Six Sigma
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategy
• Leadership
• Product Design
• Systems Design
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)