Master Automotive Technician

Description:

Master Automotive Technician and owner/operator with 24 years of hands-on experience
diagnosing, repairing, programming and tuning complex European, exotic and performance
vehicles. Known for finding faults that hide in wiring, modules, networks and calibration, then
turning them into clear repair plans. Strong blend of OEM-level diagnostics, ECU/TCU
programming, immobilizer/key systems, drivability work, high-output turbo builds and shop
leadership.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• 24 years in automotive diagnostics, repair, programming and performance work, with deep
hands-on experience across European and high-output platforms.
• Founded and operated Euro Star Performance in Winston-Salem, NC, leading advanced
diagnostics, repair strategy, tuning support, estimates, parts sourcing, quality control and
customer communication.
• Specialize in hard electrical faults, module communication failures, CAN/LIN/MOST network
issues, immobilizer/key problems, no-starts, intermittent faults and drivability complaints.
• Support performance builds involving turbo/supercharger systems, fueling upgrades,
ethanol/flex-fuel setups, exhaust systems, throttle body upgrades, cooling and calibration
refinement.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner / Master Automotive Technician 2010 - Present
Euro Star Performance - Winston-Salem, NC
• Lead diagnostics and repair on BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, Jaguar,
Land Rover and performance platforms, including vehicles with heavy electrical, programming
and drivability concerns.
• Perform module replacement, coding, software configuration, adaptations, ECU/TCU
programming, immobilizer/key service, component setup and post-repair validation using OEM
and aftermarket tools.
• Diagnose CAN, LIN and MOST communication faults, no-crank/no-start conditions,
SRS/ABS/chassis faults, security access issues, parasitic drains, charging faults and
intermittent electrical failures.
• Build, repair and calibrate performance vehicles with upgraded turbos, superchargers, fuel
systems, ethanol capability, exhaust systems, intake/throttle body upgrades and custom
drivability needs.
• Manage shop flow, job assignments, estimates, parts sourcing, vendor coordination,
technician mentoring, customer updates and final quality checks before delivery.
• Use scan data, service information, wiring diagrams, programming procedures, road testing
and structured fault isolation to avoid guesswork and unnecessary parts replacement.
Automotive Technician / Diagnostic Specialist 2002 - 2010
Independent and European repair experience
• Built a strong repair foundation in mechanical, electrical, drivability, powertrain, chassis,
HVAC and service work before moving into advanced European diagnostics and programming.