Abstract: In the automotive industry, our customers are at the center of everything we do. As our customers and industry changes, our tools must change with us! Learn how General Motors is simulating at the speed of business and weathering all of the changes in the industry and our world.
Biography: Rene is currently a Virtual Design, Development, and Validation Director within General Motors. Her career began in the defense industry where she learned the power of virtual simulation and specialized in crack propagation. In her 10 year career at General Motors, she has performed simulations on many parts of the vehicle, managed teams of VDDV engineers, and also served as AVD/CAE Business Manager. More than anything, she values the relationships she has made in her career and loves being a working mom.