Paolo Ippoliti
About Paolo Ippoliti
Paolo Ippoliti is an Engineering Manager at Toyota Racing Development USA, specializing in dyno test systems. He has extensive experience in managing test facilities and engineering projects, having worked with prestigious organizations such as Ferrari and AVL.
Work at Toyota Racing Development USA
Paolo Ippoliti has been serving as the Engineering Manager for the Dyno Test System at Toyota Racing Development USA since 2019. In this role, he oversees a team of four engineers and ten technicians within the dyno test group. He plays a crucial role in the engineering concept development of new state-of-the-art test systems. Ippoliti manages a budget of three million dollars for the Dyno Group, ensuring efficient allocation of resources for various projects.
Previous Experience in Motorsport Engineering
Prior to his current position, Paolo Ippoliti held several key roles in the motorsport industry. He worked at Ferrari as a Project Manager for Test Benches from 2010 to 2016, and as the Head of the electronic group on F1 test benches from 2016 to 2017. His experience also includes serving as an Application Engineer at Ferrari for seven months in 2004. Additionally, he worked at AVL as a Project Manager in both Graz, Austria, and Mataró, Spain, from 2005 to 2009.
Educational Background in Engineering
Paolo Ippoliti studied Mechanical Engineering at Università Politecnica delle Marche, where he earned his university degree from 1995 to 2002. He furthered his education at Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, achieving a 2nd Level Universitary Master in Car Engineering from 2004 to 2005. This educational foundation has supported his extensive career in engineering and project management within the automotive sector.
Achievements in Testbed Construction
Ippoliti managed the construction of advanced testbeds for Ferrari F1, significantly enhancing their testing capabilities. His expertise extends to the engineering and construction of large test centers, incorporating civil works and facilities since 2008. His contributions have played a vital role in improving the performance and reliability of testing processes in high-performance motorsport environments.
Role at MATHWALL ENGINEERING LIMITED
From 2017 to 2018, Paolo Ippoliti worked at MATHWALL ENGINEERING LIMITED as the Dyno Operation Manager and Project Manager for Toyota TRD in the United Kingdom. In this role, he was responsible for managing a dyno test facility with a total of 13 test cells, further enhancing his experience in the field of automotive testing and project management.