Valeriy Petrov
About Valeriy Petrov
Valeriy Petrov is a Sales Representative at Gamma Technologies, LLC, with over 30 years of experience in the automotive engineering industry. He has held various roles in business development and engineering across multiple countries, including Russia, the USA, and the UK, and holds a Ph.D. in Internal Combustion Engines.
Current Role at Gamma Technologies
Valeriy Petrov has been employed as a Sales Representative at Gamma Technologies, LLC since 2017. He operates from Westmont, IL, USA, where he is responsible for identifying potential new customers in Russia and the CIS. His role includes making company presentations and developing effective customer relationships. He also supports project management and business development initiatives, ensuring clear communication and coordination among company staff.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Valeriy Petrov has over 10 years of experience as a Business Development Manager in Russia and the CIS. He worked at Ricardo UK Ltd from 2007 to 2012 and at Texelis SAS from 2011 to 2013. His responsibilities included searching for new customers, making presentations, and maintaining customer relationships. This experience has contributed to his extensive knowledge of the automotive industry and business development strategies.
Education and Academic Achievements
Valeriy Petrov studied at Bauman Moscow State Technical University, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Internal Combustion Engines from 1983 to 1986. He also holds a Master's degree with Honors in Mechanical Engineering/Internal Combustion Engines from Vladimir State University, completed between 1974 and 1979. His Ph.D. thesis focused on the thermal analysis of composite pistons in diesel engines.
Extensive Engineering Experience
With over 30 years of experience in the automotive engineering industry, Valeriy Petrov specializes in vehicle and internal combustion engine design, development, simulation, and testing. He has worked in various countries, including the USA, UK, France, China, and Germany, gaining valuable cultural insights in multinational corporations. His technical skills include proficiency in tools such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, and GT-Suite.
Career in Automotive Engineering
Valeriy Petrov has held several engineering roles throughout his career, including positions at Navistar Inc, where he worked as a Senior Engineer in Advanced Structural Analysis and Advanced Engine Design. He also served as a Contractor Engineer at various times. His experience encompasses planning CAE simulation tasks, monitoring project costs and deadlines, and presenting simulation results to clients.