David Mitropoulos-Rundus is Senior Engineer for User Experience, Usability and Driver Distraction at Hyundai American Technical CenterH since 2014. He is optimizing the user experience for drivers and passengers amid the evolving introduction of functions, devices, and applications that may be integrated in cars, with a focus on multimedia, communications, navigation and other features that assist or distract the driver. Redesign functions and tasks so that driver interactions are secondary, tertiary, and minimize driver distraction. Stay abreast of new and evolving technologies, Driver Distraction research, and User Experience standards and best practices for design.

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. ("HATCI") is the design, technology and engineering arm for all North American models of the Korean-based Hyundai-KIA Automotive Group. As one of Hyundai Motor Group’s (HMG) global centers focused on research and development (R&D), HATCI includes a strong network of engineering disciplines and increased business-focused activities to support North America’s Voice of the Customer.