Event
ECE Colloquium featuring Sherif Marakby, Ford Motor Company
Friday, February 5, 2016
3:00 p.m.
Jeong Kim Engineering Building, Room 1110
Jasmine Cooper
301 405 3114
cooperj@umd.edu
http://www.ece.umd.edu/events/colloquium
Distinguished Colloquium in Electrical and Computer Engineering "Ford's Mobility and Innovation Strategy" Sherif Marakby Abstract: Our world is rapidly changing! The rate of technology introduction, megacity trends, the impact of consumer electronics, access to information through low cost high bandwidth communications are all impacting the way we move. How do we address all these factors? Ford’s Biography: Sherif Marakby is the Global Director of Electrical and Electronic Systems Engineering (EESE) at Ford Motor Company. He is responsible for electronic components on all Ford vehicles globally. This includes Infotainment Systems, Driver Assist Features, and Connectivity. Marakby earned his Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Maryland and a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Michigan. Marakby’s career at Ford Motor Company spans 25 years. His experience in the automotive industry took him around the globe and focused on various elements of vehicular systems. He spent 2 years in Ford of Europe working on Powertrain systems and components, and also worked as the Vehicle Line Director for the C-car developing the C2 platform. He also spent six years as Chief Engineer and Director developing Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, and Battery Electric vehicles. He served as Chief Program Engineer on several vehicles including the Ford Escape, too. Early in his career he spent time working in manufacturing plans and held several engineering positions in electrical and body engineering.
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