Fernanda Cabral

Fernanda Cabral is an experienced engineering professional currently serving as the Acting Group Manager of System Simulation at Volvo Group since March 2019. With a focus on digital transformation, Fernanda leads a team dedicated to developing simulation platforms and models for battery electric vehicles, utilizing MATLAB/Simulink throughout the product lifecycle. Previous roles include positions as a Feature Engineer, Simulation Engineer, and Acting Group Manager within Volvo, as well as a Simulation Engineer at ÅF, where Fernanda provided virtual validation consulting for mechanical components. Early career experience includes a Computer-aided Engineering internship at CNH Industrial, where structural and optimization analyses were performed, alongside a Product Engineering internship focused on 3D modeling and technical documentation. Fernanda holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology - Parana, earned between 2012 and 2017.