Francesco Forleo

Areas of Interesting
Operationism and methodology, Philosophy and AI, Ontology of thought.

Education
Magistral Degree in Philosophy, University of Turin, (Title: Silvio Ceccato and Italian Cybernetic, supervision by Prof. Enrico Pasini).
Techniques and Calculation of Reliability, Isvor, Turin.
Noise and Vibration Emulation, Fiat Research Centre, Turin.
Polytechnics Mechanical Engineering, University of Turin (3 years).
School of Management, 1st level, University of Turin.
Technical Expertness and Chief Engineering, High School, Turin.

Current Research
History of italian methodology, time, physicalism and thought, philosophy and AI.

Translations
P.W.Bridgman, “The way things are” (with other translators)

coming (tbc)
(2014) Silvio Ceccato e la cibernetica italiana.
(2014-15) Ontologia del pensiero: fisicità del pensiero.

Languages
English: Good, spoken and written
French and German: elementary knowledge

Professional experience record and key qualifications
PININFARINA
(R&D Complete Vehicle, Senior Testing Manager, Senior Quality Manager).

Volvo C70, Complete Vehicle Attributes Responsible: Testing Manager.
Alfa Romeo GTV/GTS, Complete Vehicle Attributes: Testing Manager.
Rolls Royce Corniche, Bentley Azure / Sedanca: Testing & Quality Manager.
Mitsubischi Pajero Pinin: Quality Client Manager.
Ford Focus CC: Quality Client Manager.
Warranty & Reliability: Quality Manager.

ITT AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRIES, Chassis and Braking System, R&D Dpt.
(Vehicle Office Manager).
DOE/RM, Advanced Research R&D Department.
Audi A8 Brake System, Integrated ASR on complete Vehicle Testing Development.
VW Golf 3rd series Brake System, Integrated ASR on complete Vehicle Testing. Development.
Ferrari F355 Brake System, Complete Vehicle Testing Development.
Alfa Romeo 155/166, Brake System, Integrated EBD/ASR, Complete Vehicle Testing Development.
Brake by wire: Integrated EBD/ASR Concept Systems Development (patent proposed).

FIAT Auto Group
Advanced Research Centre (Research Team Member).
CAE Engines Ferrari Race and Fiat advanced technologies.
Fuel Injection on Ferrari Race Endurance Engines, Mechanical Injection Device.
Advanced CAE Calculation/Simulation on Ferrari Race Endurance Engines, 1st Nastran Elements Defined on Virtual Emulation
CAE Calculation/ NVH Simulation on Engines Rotation Components.
R&D-Testing Activity
Reliability Testing on Complete Vehicles Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo (Testing Manager).
Attributes Testing Complete Vehicle: (Team Member) Lancia Beta, Delta 4WD.
Attributes Testing Complete Vehicle (Team Leader): Thema 3rd Series.
Formulation of New Advanced Methods of Complete Vehicle Testing(Team Member).
Leads Team of Ethic Approach toward Innovation on New Products (Team Leader).
Settlement of Know How Engineering on Complete Vehicle Testing (Senior Engineer).

BUGATTI AUTOMOBILI (Complete Vehicle Consultant)
Bugatti EB110, Vehicle Engineering, Complete Vehicle PVP Activity.

OTHERS (Consultant)
2001-2002: University of Turin: Politechnics Engineering University of Turin, Italy:
(Temporary Consultant) (Seminary on Know How Engineering).

2002: EU Commission: (Technical Consulting) and Teaching Asia Invest Program at Manila Philippines.
Seminary on “Time To Market and New Philosophies of Components Development”, Automotive Cluster
Companies.

Relevant FOREIGN COUNTRIES EXPERIENCES
Resident:
2004-2007: 3 years, Sweden (Uddevalla, Goteborg, Validation Testing Manager Volvo C70)
1989-1990: UK, (Southampton, London Essex, Road Testing Coordinator Reliability on Complete Vehicles)

Traveller (significant slots of time)
Japan (Nagoya, Osaka), Germany (FFM, Hailbronn, Cologne, Munich); France
(Paris, Miramas); Sweden (Kiruna, Arvijao, Jokkmok); Jugoslavia (Belgrad); Spain
(Mojakar, Andalucia); Austria (Salzburg, Fush); UK (London, Southampton, Manchester, Crewe).