People

Mark Findlay – Managing Director

Mark has a long track record of success in the transmission industry from both a technical and commercial background. At Ricardo UK he was instrumental in the creation and development of highly skilled Computer Aided Engineering, Design Analysis and Research and Development facilities. During his time at Drive System Design he has become a recognised spokesman for the continued development of innovative AMT systems. He has a wealth of technical experience generated over a huge variety of transmission projects which is rarely exceeded in the field of automotive transmissions. His continued exposure to the commercial aspects of the transmission industry has given him an unrivalled insight to its challenges and opportunities.

Alex Tylee-Birdsall – Technical Director

Alex is widely recognised has having exceptional technical expertise in the design and analysis of geared transmission system across all industries. At Ricardo UK he worked as both as a project manager and a principal engineer delivering numerous successful design and analysis projects. As Engineering Services Manager of Romax Technology he built a globally recognised consulting group working in both the automotive and renewable energy markets. As a recognised specialist in transmission design analysis Alex has allowed Drive System Design to build unrivalled design toolsets. His project management skills allow Drive System Design to be exceptionally customer focused and respond quickly to customer needs.

David Kelly – Simulation Manager

David is a simulation specialist. He led the Dynamics and Simulation team at Ricardo UK and has since gone on to create cutting edge techniques in optimisation and simulation. His skills were developed in the design of automotive transmissions and now also encompass the simulation of engine and vehicle systems. He is a specialist in the simulation of gear selection systems providing solutions to gear shift quality problems that have traditionally been considered irresolvable. As Simulation Manager at Drive System Design, David provides the capability for the simulation of any dynamic regime in the transmission system. He also allows Drive System Design to provide robust optimisation of any aspect of the design features, or functional characteristics, of a modern transmission.

John Morton – Chief Engineer

John's design skills were honed in the design of transmissions firstly for off-highway vehicles, then the mainstream automotive industry and finally for motorsport. Since then he has gone on to forge a highly successful career working for manufacturers in the design and engineering of race cars in the British Touring Car Championship. This has given him an enviable grasp of the technology involved in all mechanical, hydraulic and aerodynamic vehicle systems and, crucially, their effects on performance. Within Drive System Design John brings responsive and highly focused design processes developed in the arena of motorsport. This allows efficient and reliable designs to be delivered within challenging lead times.