Robert Donovan

Robert Donovan currently serves as the Director of Validation at GILLIG, a position held since March 2020, after a 22-year tenure at General Motors where roles included Global AV/EV Program Validation Engineer and Manager of Vehicle Performance and Validation. Donovan has extensive experience in validation and certification activities, particularly in hybrid and electrification vehicle systems, with a strong focus on electrical systems and environmental reliability. Previous roles also include Quality Engineer at Troy Design and Manufacturing and Manufacturing Liaison for Electrical Engineering Staff at Engineering Technology Associates, Inc. Educational credentials include a Master of Engineering from Hard Knox and an Executive MBA from Michigan State University, alongside certificates in customer service from Disney Institute and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from ITT Technical Institute-Fort Wayne.