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Kevin Buchaly

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Kevin Buchaly | Software Project Specialist at Geotab | Canada

Kevin Buchaly is a Software Project Specialist at Geotab with over eight years of experience in software development.

About

Kevin Buchaly is a Software Project Specialist in the Software Development Department at Geotab, focusing on technology development and software documentation. With a background in chemical engineering, Kevin has written for the Geotab blog on the chemistry of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and is interested in automotive software innovation.

Expertise

  • Fleet Management Software
  • Software Project Management
  • Telematics

Education

  • The University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Applied Science, Chemical Engineering
Every vehicle is assigned a unique 17-character VIN

How to find a vehicle identification number (VIN) [+ tips for decoding]

Learn how to find a vehicle identification number (VIN), decode its hidden details and detect potential issues before they turn into costly problems.

June 11, 2020

4 minute read

How DEF Works

How diesel exhaust fluid works

Read a quick summary of how diesel exhaust fluid works and the chemistry behind it.  

October 9, 2018

3 minute read

Check engine light icon in a square and a money bag icon in a square.

Engine light worries? Not me.

Every now and then your vehicle does try to tell you that something seriously bad is about to happen

July 22, 2015

1 minute read

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