Michael R. Brzeski
About Michael R. Brzeski
Michael R. Brzeski is a Senior Design Engineer specializing in electrical systems at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2018. He has developed production application software for advanced vehicle features and holds a Master of Science in Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Michael R. Brzeski serves as a Senior Design Engineer - Electrical at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for developing production application software for Adaptive Ride Height and Semi-Active Damping features, which are currently patent pending. He oversees vehicle tuning and the rollout of chassis control features across various platforms. His work includes creating and maintaining Functional Safety work products as the system progresses through model year rollout.
Previous Experience at Harley-Davidson
Prior to his current position, Michael Brzeski held several roles at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He worked as an Advanced Controls Engineer from 2011 to 2014, followed by a position as Design Engineer - Electrical from 2014 to 2017. During these years, he developed application-level software in the MATHWORKS Matlab/Simulink environment and updated software development processes to support Functional Safety compliance.
Education and Expertise
Michael Brzeski earned a Master of Science in Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, specializing in Electrical, Control Systems, and Real-Time Systems from 2007 to 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Physics from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, which he completed from 2003 to 2007. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in electrical engineering and software development.
Internship and Teaching Experience
Before his current career, Michael Brzeski gained practical experience as an Electrical Engineering Intern at Brady Corporation from 2006 to 2008. He also worked at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee as a Teaching Assistant for eight months in 2007 and as a Research Assistant from 2008 to 2009. These roles contributed to his understanding of engineering principles and enhanced his technical skills.
Software Development and Testing Skills
Michael Brzeski has developed Model Based Design processes and toolsets for production software. He has completed unit, system, and vehicle verification testing of application software. Additionally, he has leveraged VECTOR CANape and similar calibration tools for on-vehicle deployment, showcasing his proficiency in software development and testing within the automotive industry.