Ryan Paggao
About Ryan Paggao
Ryan Paggao is a Controls and Software Quality Engineer at Navistar Inc, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Northern Illinois University and has previous experience as an Application Engineer Intern and Product Engineer.
Work at Navistar
Ryan Paggao has been employed at Navistar Inc. as a Controls and Software Quality Engineer since 2019. He works in Lisle, Illinois, where he collaborates with various controls and software groups to address a wide range of issues. His role involves analyzing CAN data, software strategies, and hardware drawings to identify root causes of issues. He also investigates customer and company-owned trucks to collect data that cannot be obtained from simulations in the engine lab. This exposure allows him to understand the different software groups and functions that comprise a truck.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Paggao studied Mechanical Engineering at Northern Illinois University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, he attended the College of DuPage, studying Engineering Science and achieving a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) from 2013 to 2015. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in quality engineering, particularly in the controls and software domain.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Navistar, Ryan Paggao gained experience in various engineering roles. He worked as a Product Engineer at UL for three months in 2018, where he was involved in product-related engineering tasks. Prior to that, he completed a three-month internship as an Application Engineer at Ikonix USA in 2017. Additionally, he worked as a Sales Associate at Sherwin-Williams Paints from 2014 to 2017, which provided him with customer interaction experience.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role at Navistar, Ryan Paggao is responsible for analyzing complex data related to controls and software. He regularly examines CAN data and software strategies to troubleshoot and resolve issues. His responsibilities also include reviewing hardware drawings and conducting investigations on trucks to gather data that enhances understanding of vehicle performance. This technical expertise is essential for ensuring the quality and reliability of software and control systems in vehicles.