David Kelly is responsible for DSD’s future technology direction and research coordination in his role as Chief Technology Officer. Additionally, David helps DSD provide robust optimization of design features and functional characteristics for modern transmissions. He joined the team in 2009, bringing strong skillsets as a simulation specialist with extensive experience creating cutting-edge optimization and simulation techniques.

Prior to joining DSD, he owned DFK Solutions Ltd. and worked for an international engineering consultancy as a chief engineer of dynamics and simulation. His skills were first developed designing automotive transmissions, while also focusing on the simulation of engines and vehicle systems.

David earned a master’s degree in automotive engineering from the University of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England.