About Us
DigiDrive Systemsthe Architecture of Everything
Our Story
Blending technology adaptation with new business dynamics is necessary to keep pace with the rapid advancement of electronic enabling technologies and the increasing rate of feature development. DigiDrive Systems anticipated these developments and exploited the means to embrace them with its patented architecture more than a decade ago. Doing so, an organizational structure was developed where concepts can be created, rapidly developed and deployed while leveraging external resources for efficient and effective use.
Patents and Patents Pending
Patent Reference Citations
The Problem
Lack of flexible frameworks and deployment methods to keep pace with mobile advancement.
The Solution
A unique hybrid design combines a mobile tech core with connected third-party smart peripherals.
The Result
Speed, security, efficiency, and effectiveness come together to create “The Architecture of Everything”.
Joseph Gormley
Founder
Joseph Gormley, President of Gormley Systems Engineering Inc., and founder of DigiDrive Systems, provides: consulting services that include expert witness testimony, system design, innovative idea generation, and business strategy; technical consultation on special current matters; and teachings on comprehensive automotive electrical and electronics systems.
Joe Gormley is an industry leading expert in the field of Automotive Electrical & Electronics System Architecture and innovation. I consider it a pleasure and an honor to have known and worked with him over the past twenty years. His passion, dedication, and conviction towards his work is highly revered and respected!
Fawaz BaltajiExperience
Ford Motor Company
System Engineering Director
Control System Technical Specialist
1968-1995
For over 25 years, Joe Gormley initiated new technologies in powertrain, fuel handling, and driver information applications for Ford Motor Company and the auto industry. As chair of the Strategic Business Units interdisciplinary teams, Mr. Gormley promoted long term business planning direction and implementation of product roadmaps for profitable growth.
Honeywell Inc.
Senior Design and Development Engineer
1963-1968
At Honeywell Inc., Joe Gormley designed industrial process control instruments and computer systems peripheral hardware for the petroleum refining, chemical processing, textile, and steel fabricating industries. In 1967, he received 6 patents for innovative designs, one of which is still being cited today.
Vitro Laboratories
Weapon Systems Design Engineer
Applied Mathematician
1959-1963
While at Vitro Laboratories, Mr. Gormley employed state of the art control and communications systems to help design inertial guidance systems for the Polaris missile. He also performed aerodynamic flight simulation and trajectory analysis for NASA and verified mainframe computer modeling for 23 exploratory rocket flights launched in preparation for the new space travel program.
United States Air Force
Staff Sergeant
1954-1958
During the Korean War, Mr. Gormely serviced as a trained medic for combat aid supporting sea assault landings, perimeter defense, and aircraft incidences with improvised evacuations. He also served as a surgical assistant, x-ray technician, and supply liaison.
Education
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
1963
Drexel University
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
1967
Memberships
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Avant Garde Member
Inducted 1991
Society of Automotive Engineers
Member
1976 to Present
Board Positions
Ford Piquette Historic Plant
Board of Directors and Finance Chairman
2011-2012
Society of Automotive Engineers
Executive Council
1989-1994
Teaching Experience
Yazaki Corporation of American
Automotive Electrical Engineering Lecture Series
1995-2005
Wayne State University/Ford Masters Engineering Program
Curriculum Chairman
1989-1994
