Jay Chen

Jay Chen has extensive experience in the automotive industry and research fields. Jay is currently a Division Chief in the Intelligent Technologies Research Division at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), where they plan and executes research related to crash avoidance and advanced driver assistance systems. Prior to that, they served as a Research Engineer in the Electronic Systems Safety Division at NHTSA, leading research programs on Automated Driving Systems and performing data analytics. Jay also has experience as a Managing Director in Analytics at J.D. Power, where they oversaw product development for the NADA Used Car Guide. Additionally, they held various management roles at Volkswagen of America, Inc., where they managed strategic sales planning and supply chain operations. Earlier in their career, they worked as an Associate/Manager at A.T. Kearney, where they led consulting teams and conducted corporate analysis. Jay started their career at Ford Motor Company as a Product Development Engineer/Technical Specialist, focusing on occupant protection regulatory requirements and technical solutions.

Jay Chen has a Master of Business Administration degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business. Jay also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, both from Cornell University. No information is provided about the start or end years of these educational experiences.