Frank della Pia

About Frank della Pia

I was the first GCAPS employee in December 2010. Now we have 37 fantastic people striving to do transformational things that have not been done anywhere. The Global Center for Automotive Performance Simulation (GCAPS) provides accurate and affordable models to support virtual development for the transportation industry. Our simulation group, which has significant experience ranging from mathematical model development to graphic design to tire mechanics, is an important aspect of our successful model creation. These models—including tire models, vehicle models, and environments—are created from both customer data sources and physical testing performed in our own advanced testing facilities, which feature the world’s most capable indoor flat-trac machine. Our physical testing expertise has led to research and new modeling methods for improved products delivered to our customers, including leading global vehicle manufacturers, tire manufacturers, and championship motorsports teams. These clients have used our model and testing services to elevate their performance in vehicle handling, autonomous vehicle technology, and many other aspects of transportation simulation. Collectively, our vast experience in controls development, vehicle simulation, model creation, and physical data interpretation will help any company in the transportation industry excel. Most of my time goes into work but when I\'m not working I engage in bible studies with my wife. Study the piano, Italian and follow all types of motorsports. Motocross, F1, NASCAR and all the FiA series.

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Gcaps

   Dec 2010 — Present

   The Global Center for Automotive Performance Simulation (GCAPS) is a world-class facility that provides revolutionary services for both vehicle and tire, including testing, simulation, and modeling. GCAPS comprises the National Tire Research Center (NTRC), the Southern Virginia Vehicle Motion Labs (SoVa Motion), and the Virtual Design and Integration Laboratory (VDIL).

Education

• Michigan State University

  Packaging Engineering , Packaging Engineering

  1985 — 1987

Skills

• Matlab
• Engineering Management
• Powertrain
• Engineering
• Fmea
• Operations Management
• Program Management
• Finite Element Analysis
• Automotive
• Budgets
• Product Development
• Quality Management
• Simulations
• Strategic Planning
• Social Media
• Public Speaking
• Continuous Improvement
• Mechanical Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing
• Project Planning
• Research
• Proposal Writing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Machining
• Marketing Strategy
• Manufacturing
• Process Improvement
• Teaching
• Marketing
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Product Design
• Management
• Team Building
• Automotive Engineering
• Microsoft Office
• Systems Engineering
• Nonprofits
• Project Management