Marc Snell

Principal & Founder, ergonomos CS UG, Munich, Germany
November 2022 - current

• Managerial duties
• Ergonomoics evaluations at office workstations for multinational corporations
• Finances, taxes, and business growth

Ergonomic Specialist & Product Owner, BMW Group, Munich, Germany
July 2017 - current

• Product Owner and project lead and development of underlying scientific methods and calculations, development of complete system function, test management, and cooperation with a development team in an agile software project for the whole BMW Group for digital assessments of hazards and stresses at production workplaces
• Chair of the international expert circle for all ergonomic issues across the BMW Group
• Technical project lead on the first fully automated and digital ergonomics assessment in the automobile industry
• Research, development, and validation of complex algorithms for automated sensor data processing and identification of body postures and body forces
• Steering budget and investment costs for a whole main department level
• Longstanding work and deep understanding in agile software development, including completion of the PSM I, Professional SCRUM Master certification and managing various agile development processes
• Carrying out, publishing , and presenting research and deliverables to high-level management, external conferences, and scientific journals
• Developing and presenting trainings and various forms of media regarding expert- and technical-level knowledge for various ergonomic topics using videos, newsletters, and presentations.
• Primarily responsible for research, testing, purchasing, and steering the use of all modern and digital physiological measurement tools in the BMW Group
• Organisation, participation, and communication regarding international and national expert committees and an annual international ergonomics conference
• Deep knowledge and active participation in the receruitment process, followed by onboarding, mentoring, and evaluation of doctoral, masters, and bachelor students and interns

Consultant, ALTEN Technology GmbH, Hamburg, Germany
April 2017 - June 2017

• Documented quality defects at Airbus, in the A350XWB
• Authored SOIs (Standard Operating Instructions) for the A319/320/321

Managing Engineer, JFAssociates Inc., Vienna, VA
September 2016 - February 2017

• Provided expertise in ergonomics, workplace safety, work measurement, and optimization in a variety of industries
• Performed detailed multivariable analysis and reporting for numerous projects
• Managed junior team members by delegating responsibilities and establishing deadlines
• Authored high quality reports for clients presenting project outcomes
• Co-authored requests for proposals to numerous Fortune 500 companies
• Managed company website (http://jfa-inc.com/)
• Authored scientific and popular media papers regarding our work

Senior Engineer, JFAssociates Inc., Vienna, VA
April 2016 - September 2016

• Provided expertise in ergonomics, workplace safety, work measurement, and optimization
• Provided detailed multivariable analysis and reporting for numerous projects
• Worked closely with junior team members by sharing responsibilities working within deadlines
• Produced high quality reports for clients presenting project outcomes
• Managed company website (http://jfa-inc.com/)
• Authored scientific and popular media papers regarding our work

Engineer, JFAssociates Inc., Vienna, VA
May 2014 - April 2016

• Collected, analyzed, and reported on data in a timely and reliable fashion
• Acted as translator on projects with German clients
• Managed and designed websites for company (JFA - jfa-inc.com) and affiliated societies (ISOES - isoes.info and SISE - ieworldconferece.org) 
• Organized websites and papers for conferences (SISE - West Point 2015, SISE - Nuevo Leon 2015, ISOES - Nashville 2015, SISE - Ft. Lauderdale 2015)
• Co-authored successful responses for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for ergonomic and time study projects worth over $100,000

NIOSH Training Fellow, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
May 2012 - May 2014

• Awarded competitive fellowship for monthly stipend ($1,836) and tuition.
• Conducting three studies for dissertation related to biomarkers and their use in assessing work-related musculoskeletal disorder risk
• Planned, wrote, and executed biosafety plan with Health and Safety for research 

Graduate Research Assistant, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
May 2011 - August 2011

• Investigated the effect of axial loads on the spine, on biomarkers of cartilage and muscle injury
• Assisted with other studies concerning repeated lower back flexion and wall panel lifting

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
August 2010 - May 2012

• Classes: Work Measurement (2x), Engineering Economy, and Industrial Ergonomics
• Taught lectures, led laboratory exercises, graded homework/exams, and held regular office hours

Mathematical Modeling Teaching Assistant, Mathematics Department, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH
January 2010 - May 2010

• Assisted students in weekly computational modeling exercises using MATLAB
• Provided office hours for students for homework assistance

Research Intern, Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University, Wooster OH
May 2009 - August 2009

• Managed two projects under Dr. Parwinder Grewal, Dr. Ruisheng An, and Dr. Xiaodong Bai for 10 weeks
• Prepared research proposal, presentations, and reports concerning all the research performed
• Mentored younger researchers on basic techniques and assisted with implementations

Organic Chemistry Teaching Assistant, Chemistry Department, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH
August 2008 - May 2010

• Assisted in weekly lab with about 20 students by grading, finding resources, answering questions, and addressing safety concerns
• Trained to operate and analyze data using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Gas Chromatography (GC), Infrared Spectroscopy, and GC-Mass Spectroscopy

Building Security Monitor, Chemistry Department, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH
August 2008 - May 2010

• Received formal safety training on emergency protocols, waste disposal, and lab techniques
• Provided safe working environment for chemistry students by performing walkthroughs, observing reactions, etc.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Intern, Biochemistry Department, The College of Wooster, Wooster OH
May 2008 - August 2008

• Worked on research with the chair of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology department
• Prepared research proposal, presentations, and reports concerning all the research performed
• Co-edited a conference poster with advisor

Resident Assistant, Residence Life, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH
August 2007 - May 2010

• Acted as safety, counseling, and administrative assistant for 30+ students annually
• Worked successfully in ‘house’, large dormitory and specialized language hall settings
• Provided regular educational activities and weekly meetings for the residents within a constrained budget
• Performed regular ‘on call’ rounds and provided 24hr telephone assistance for 100+ students
• Trained in student counseling, administrative tasks, and conflict mediation.

Departmental Assistant, German Department, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH
August 2006 - May 2010

• Performed versatile duties such as photocopying, organizing events, hosting coffee-hour, etc.
• Created and maintained departmental website

Work Crew (Director), The International School of Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
August 2004 - August 2006

• Performed various forms of physical labor as needed for individuals, setting up events, catering, etc.
• Distributed work between and managed 3 other Work Crew members

Snell, M., Dehghani, A., Günzkofer, F., Schreyer, K., & Kaltenbrunner, S. (2023). Digital workplace stress management: a system for digital ergonomics assessment in the BMW group. Zeitschrift für Arbeitswissenschaft.
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Snell, M., Dehghani, A., Guenzkofer, F., Kaltenbrunner, S., & Brombach, J. (2022). Validation of an Ergonomics Assessment Method and Identification of Focus Areas through Development of a Novel Statistical Approach for Aggregated Data. Industrial and Systems Engineering Review, 1-9.
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Christian, M., & Nussbaum, M. A. (2016). An Exploratory Study of the Diurnal Variation and Reliability of Biomarkers Related to Physiological Damage Experienced in Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders. MYOPAIN, 1-11.
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Christian, M., & Nussbaum, M. A. (2015). An Exploratory Study of the Effects of Occupational Exposure to Physical Demands on Biomarkers of Cartilage and Muscle Damage. Journal of occupational and environmental hygiene, 12(2), 138-144.
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Christian, M., & Nussbaum, M. A. (2015). Responsiveness of selected biomarkers of tissue damage to external load and frequency during repetitive lumbar flexion/extension. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 48(0), 1-9.
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Snell, M. (2023). Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Automotive Manufacturing. Paper presented at the The XXXVth Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Munich, Germany, 58-61.
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Snell, M., Dehghani, A., Günzkofer, F., Schreyer, K., & Kaltenbrunner, S. (2022). Digital Workplace Stress Management: A System for Digital Ergonomics Assessment in the BMW Group. Paper presented at the The XXXIVth Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Online, 69-71.
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Vogel, S. K., Brieden, A., Dehghani, A., & Snell, M. (2022). Systematic Literature Review: Predictive Safety Management in the Automotive Industry. Paper presented at the DOKBAT 2022 - 18th International Bata Conference for Ph.D. Students and Young Researchers, Czech Republic, 468-480.
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Snell, M., Dehghani, A., Guenzkofer, F., Schreyer, K., & Kaltenbrunner, S. (2022). Digital Workplace Stress Management: Ein Projekt zur digitalen Ergonomiebewertung in der BMW Group. Paper presented at the 68. Frühjahrskongress der Gesellschaft für Arbeitswissenschaft , Online, A.5.8.
Paper received "Best in Session" award     
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Snell, M., Dehghani, A., Günzkofer, F., & Kaltenbrunner, S. (2021). Safety and Ergonomics Risk Assessment (SERA): A Customized Ergonomics Assessment Tool for Automobile Manufacturing. Paper presented at the XXXIIIrd Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Online, 69-73.
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Dehghani, A., Snell, M., Günzkofer, F., Kaltenbrunner, S., & Fendekova, E. (2021). SERA: A Digital Risk Management Tool as the Basis of OSHM. Paper presented at the International Conference at the Brno University of Technology, Online, 57-67.
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Hefferle, M., Snell, M., & Kluth, K. (2020). Influence of Two Industrial Overhead Exoskeletons on Perceived Strain - A Field Study in the Automotive Industry. Paper presented at the International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, San Diego, CA, Springer, 94-100.
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Hefferle, M., Lechner, M., Kluth, K., & Christian, M. (2019). Development of a Standardized Ergonomic Assessment Methodology for Exoskeletons Using Both Subjective and Objective Measurement Techniques. Paper presented at the International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, Washington, DC, Springer, 49-59.
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Christian, M., Fernandez, J.E., Ibarra-Mejia, G., & Marley, R.J. (2016). Using the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation in the Mexican Workplace: Biomechanical, Physiological, and Psychophysical Differences. Paper presented at the 5th Annual World Conference of the Society for Industrial and Systems Engineering, San Francisco, CA, 283-289.
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Subramanian, A., Christian, M., Ware, B., & Fernandez, J. (2016). Ensuring OSHA Compliance through Proactive Self-Audit. Paper presented at the XXVIIIth Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Chicago, IL, 153-156.
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Barragan, D., Monfort, S., Kelly, S., & Christian, M. (2016). Ergonomic Risk Factor Assessment and Mitigation for Employees at a University Gym. Paper presented at the XXVIIIth Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Chicago, IL, 1-6.
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Christian, M., Fernandez, J., Subramanian, A., & Ware, B. (2016). The Impact of Government Health and Safety Initiatives on Healthcare and Ergonomics in the United States. Paper presented at the 2016 Ergonomics and Human Factors Conference, Northamptonshire, UK, 146-152.
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Christian, M., Subramanian, A., Ware, B., & Fernandez, J. (2015). Application of Holistic Process Improvement in Healthcare: A Case Study. Paper presented at the 4th Annual World Conference of the Society for Industrial and Systems Engineering, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 44-45.
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Christian, M., Subramanian, A., Ware, B., & Fernandez, J. (2015). The Preponderance of Workplace Injuries in Healthcare Settings and Implications of the Recently Concluded OSHA National Emphasis Program (CPL 03-00-016). Paper presented at the 4th Annual World Conference of the Society for Industrial and Systems Engineering, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 293-298.
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Christian, M., & Nussbaum, M. A. (2015). Biomarker Responses to Static Axial Trunk Loading and Unloading. Paper presented at the 4th Annual World Conference of the Society for Industrial and Systems Engineering, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 38-43.
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Christian, M. (2015). The Current State of Biomarkers Related to Low Back Pain and Their Relation to Established Risk Factors. Paper presented at the The XXVIIth Annual Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Nashville, TN, 37-42.
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Christian, M., & Nussbaum, M. A. (2013). Biomarkers as a Potential Tool for Assessing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk. Paper presented at the The XXV Annual Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Atlanta, GA, 44-49.
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Günzkofer, F., Snell, M., Dehghani, A., & Schreyer, K. (2022). Digital Workplace Stress Management (DWSM): Digitale Ergonomiebewertung bei der BMW Group. Arbeitsmedizin Sozialmedizin Umweltmedizin (ASU)
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Christian, M., Fernandez, J., & Subramanian, A. (2017). Environmental Ergonomics in an Office Workplace. EHS Today
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Christian, M., Ware, B., Subramanian, A., & Fernandez, J. (2016). Single- and Dual-Monitor Computer Setup: Ergonomic Tips. EHS Today
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Christian, M. (2014). Biomarkers of Physiological Damage and their Potential for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk Assessment. Unpublished Dissertation. Industrial and Systems Engineering. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Blacksburg, VA.
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Christian, M. (2010). Differential Gene Expression of H. Bacteriophora TTO1 in Response to Heat Stress. Unpublished Thesis. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Mathematics. The College of Wooster. Wooster, OH.
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• Workplace evaluations and assessments:
  • Ergonomics
  • Physical capacity
  • Force measurement and evaluation
  • Auditory/noise assessments
  • Lighting assessments
• Models:
  • MONKRAS (montagespezifischer Kraftatlas)
  • LMM (Leitmerkmalmethoden)
  • EAWS (Ergonomic Assessment Worksheet)
  • NIOSH Lifting Equation
  • RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment)
  • REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment)
  • Borg CR-10
  • ...and many others

• Biomechanics
• Work physiology (muscle use, fatigue, and damage)
• Workplace physical demands and limitations
• Biomarkers related to physiological pamage
• Individual differences and risk factors
• Data collection tools:
• EMG (Electromygraphy)
• NIRS (Near Infrared Spectroscopy)
• Force gauges
• Dynamometers
• Heart Rate
• ...and many others

• Compliance audit and evaluation
• Epidemiology of workplace illnesses and disorders
• Developing proactive health and safety programs
• Industry experience: healthcare, manufacturing, research laboratory, food processing, food service, and many others

• Writing user stories
• Sprint and backlog management
• Leading international user feedback meetings
• Functional testing and defect management
• Programs: HP-ALM, JIRA, Confluence, ITSM

• Multivariate & non-parametric models
• Linear and non-linear regressions
• Cross-validated machine learning models
• Programs: SAS, JMP, Minitab, SPSS, R, Maple

• Factorial
• Response Surface
• Repeated Measures

• MATLAB
• Perl
• SQL

• HTML
• CSS3
• Dreamweaver CC

• Adobe Photoshop
• GIMP

• English
• German

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