Cedric Armand

Cedric Armand is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in automotive systems and project management, currently serving as the Engineering Group Manager for Virtual Hardware-in-the-Loop at General Motors since 2017. Cedric has successfully formed and managed teams, developed a virtual embedded control system platform, and overseen a $25M annual budget. Previous roles include Senior Project Engineer, where Cedric led the integration of propulsion control systems, and Project Engineer, focusing on software and controls, achieving significant improvements in fuel economy and efficiency. Cedric's career commenced at C&G Stress Solutions, LLC, followed by positions at Ford Motor Company and Con Edison. Academically, Cedric holds an MBA from Indiana University, a Master's in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from The Cooper Union.