Opus IVS Announces New Technical Systems Manager

Opus IVS Announces New Technical Systems Manager

Industry veteran Bob Pattengale will be responsible for supporting DRIVE CRASH customers in the collision market, with a focus on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) training and calibrations.

Bob Pattengale has joined Opus Intelligent Vehicle Support division as technical systems manager, and will be responsible for supporting DRIVE CRASH customers in the collision market, with a focus on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) training and calibrations.

Pattengale has over 38 years of automotive experience comprised of OEM dealerships, independent repair shops, technician training, equipment sales and parts suppliers. Since 2006, Pattengale has been with ETAS/Robert Bosch, LLC. in a variety of field support roles, including managing their aftermarket technical training program. Pattengale has also served as the SAE Service Technician’s Society president in 2001 and 2002.

“I am extremely excited to welcome Bob Pattengale to our team,” said Bob Augustine, vice president of business development for Opus Intelligent Vehicle Support. “I have worked professionally with Bob for over 20 years and I believe that Bob’s experience, technical background and industry knowledge will have a big contribution towards the development, launch and field support of remote services and diagnostic offerings. Opus IVS is focused on bridging the gap on emerging technologies with technical training and in-bay support, to address the needs of professional technicians working on complex, intelligent vehicles. Our family continues to grow as we prepare to address the next set of challenges facing technicians.”

Link: Opus IVS

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