Mario J. Felice

Mr. Felice is the Principal and Founder of virsolTech Engineering Consulting, which provides automotive engineering experience to software tech companies, helping them create "simple and practical" integrated simulation solutions for driving a faster and more efficient product development cycle.

 

Currently, consulting for leading technology simulation companies implementing fast-paced methods for driving process efficiency, design robustness, along with innovative solutions for electrical propulsion systems, including motor and battery units.

 

He serves as a member of the NAFEMS Council (Board of Directors) and recently elected 2024 Chair for the NAFEMS America's Steering Committee and NAFEMS Technical Fellow. 

 

Mr. Felice recently retired as Global Manager for Powertrain Calibration, Controls and NVH CAE at Ford Motor Company. While at Ford, headed a large team of CAE engineers located in North America, Europe and India, leading all analytical efforts to deliver Ford’s global powertrains for best performance, fuel economy, drivability and sound quality. 

 

Mr. Felice has published and presented at many international symposiums & conferences and been invited numerous times as a visiting professor at the Universities of Rome, Naples and Salerno in Italy.