Edwin Pope

About Edwin Pope

As a dynamic Principal Analyst with a passion for automotive innovation, I bring a wealth of experience in materials science and data analytics within the automotive industry. My career has been marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence, demonstrated through my leadership in pioneering a materials practice at S&P Global Mobility. My expertise extends to weight reduction strategies and predictive modeling in the fast-paced landscape of automotive engineering. At the forefront of automotive materials and lightweighting, I have played a pivotal role in shaping industry trends. Recognized for my analytical approach, I have been a driving force in the integration of data science in automotive design, showcasing a commitment to sustainable practices and technological advancement. My track record reflects an ability to synthesize complex data sets, ensuring enhanced product development and operational efficiency. Beyond technical prowess, my leadership style is characterized by compassion and motivation. I excel in cultivating robust relationships with industry peers, leading cross-functional teams, and engaging in public speaking. I pride myself on striking a delicate balance between innovation, sustainability, and strategic problem-solving. As a Principal Analyst, I am dedicated to not only advancing automotive materials but also fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion in the dynamic automotive landscape. A few of my career highlights include: • Spearheading the development of a global vehicle body in white materials database for S&P Global Mobility. • Playing a crucial role in saving $7M in CO2 emissions through weight reduction strategies at General Motors. • Conducting technical interviews and public speaking engagements to provide insights into automotive market dynamics. • Implementing Six Sigma methodologies and continuous process optimization to enhance production accuracy and efficiency.\"Quality is more important than quantity. One home run is much better than two doubles.\"- Steve Jobs

Experience

1. Principal Analyst

   S&P Global

   Sep 2017 — Present · Southfield, MI, US

   Pioneer the development of a materials practice within the organization to address a critical gap in business operations. Assemble comprehensive datasets from various sources for creating a functional database on body shell materials. Navigate through challenges like the absence of data science expertise to build a significant database. Participate in conferences and public speaking engagements to provide insights into product development and market dynamics. Conduct technical interviews and provide critical datasets for enhancing organizational capabilities in the automotive sector. Streamline data and create metrics programs for tracking process yield and throughput. Implement and commission continuous process optimization to reduce cycle time in automation. Manage direction and technical details for reports and analytical pieces to forecast industry trends. Facilitate various control projects by setting up a technical framework for design system weight predictions. Aggregate and analyze automotive data to forecast future trends using platforms like KNIME Analytics Platform and Microsoft Power BI.o Transitioned from a vehicle integration liaison role to a position involving soft research and primary research discussions.o Elevated the discussion in a copper study by analyzing broader market implications beyond material requirements.o Excelled in public speaking by addressing industry events and conferences with confidence and insight.o Established a database covering 300K lines of data by overcoming the absence of data science practitioners and a manual entry-based system. o Drove organizational improvements through advocating for and participating in the hiring of a data scientist.o Constructed a global vehicle body in white materials database to estimate future material utilization at a component group level. o Served as the global board Secretary for DEI: VALOR to assist in developing and integrating a diversity strategy targeting veteran talent.

Education

• United States Military Academy at West Point

  Bachelor's degree, Physics

  2004 — 2008