David Grimble

David Grimble, PhD has extensive work experience in various roles and industries.

From 2022 to the present, they have been working at Canopy as the Global Product Management - AI / ML Product Manager, where they are responsible for owning the intrusion feature and managing the AI/ML product for the Canopy aftermarket intelligent security device. David collaborates with product and design teams to translate the product vision into actionable development tasks and prioritizes feature development for the engineering and product management teams.

Prior to Canopy, David held the position of Global Programme Manager - Partnership Integration Lead at Canopy from 2022 to 2023. In this role, they led the implementation of Canopy security devices and AI algorithms for external partnerships, built and nurtured relationships with partners, and worked closely with internal teams to ensure product alignment and delivery.

Before joining Canopy, David worked at Ford Motor Company from 2011 to 2022. David'sroles at Ford included Product Integration Lead, Powertrain Core Launch Manager, Lead Powertrain Forward Model Senior Engineer, Lead Powertrain Pre-programme Senior Engineer (China), C-Car Powertrain Basic Design Senior Engineer, and Powertrain Basic Design Engineer.

David also has experience working at Simpack UK (Intec Dynamics) as a Senior Consultant Engineer in multi-body dynamics, and at Loughborough University as a Research Associate in finite element analysis, tribological simulation, and powertrain experimental analysis.

Additionally, David had a role in Technical Aftersales at PSA Peugeot Citroën in 2002.

Overall, David Grimble, PhD has a diverse background in product management, partnership integration, automotive engineering, and research, with a focus on AI/ML and powertrain technologies.

David Grimble, PhD, has an extensive education history in the field of engineering and mechanical engineering. David began their education journey in 2000 at Loughborough University, where they earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, which they completed in 2004. Following their undergraduate studies, David pursued further education in mechatronics and obtained a Master of Science degree with Distinction in 2005, also from Loughborough University. Building on their previous achievements, they then went on to complete a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Engineering with a specialization in Dynamics and Tribology at Loughborough University, which they successfully accomplished between 2005 and 2009.

In addition to their formal education, David Grimble has also obtained a certification in Jira Fundamentals from Atlassian in May 2022. This certification reflects their ongoing commitment to professional development and staying current in their field.