Andreas Hetz - Technical Project Lead Telematics Systems, Electrical Engineer

Q: Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Rheinfelden, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 17 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Technical Project Lead Telematics Systems, Electrical Engineer at DB InfraGo .

Q: What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for DB InfraGo , Bankkunde unter Verschluss , Swisscom , UiPath , and Kunde unter Verschluss .

Q: Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Energy , Manufacturing , and Education . Andreas also has some experience in Utilities , Chemical , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance , Information Technology , and Product Development . Andreas also has some experience in Project Management , Strategy , and Audit .

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Education , Utilities , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance , Information Technology , and Product Development .

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Rheinfelden, Switzerland

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Experience

Apr 2025 - Present

1 year 4 months

Technical Project Lead Telematics Systems, Electrical Engineer

DB InfraGo

Setup of a comprehensive Shift Left DevOps architecture for end-to-end (E2E) system tests of 240+ applications
Implementation of the Shift Left strategy for DevOps in the area of E2E system tests to ensure software quality at an early stage
Development and maintenance of complex telematics solutions for real-time collection and analysis of vehicle data to systematically optimize fleet availability
Focus on reverse engineering of existing systems, development of scalable dashboards, and integration and analysis of communication protocols (e.g. CAN, MQTT, REST)
Design and operation of automated test systems, coordination of suppliers, and technical implementation based on functional and non-functional requirements at the interface between embedded development, data analysis, and system integration

Jul 2023 - Dec 2024

1 year 6 months

Test Automation Architect, Test Automation Engineer

Bankkunde unter Verschluss

Setup of a comprehensive Shift Left DevOps architecture for end-to-end (E2E) system tests of 240+ applications
Implementation of the Shift Left strategy for DevOps in the area of E2E system tests to ensure software quality at an early stage
Evaluation and selection of test automation, test management, reporting, and monitoring tools (including observability), as well as software development tools such as Playwright, Robot Framework, and Cucumber
Definition of exclusion criteria for tool selection
Development of proof of concepts (POCs) using different tools and connecting apps (iOS, Android, local and cloud solutions) to ensure the E2E scenarios
Intensive communication and close collaboration with the team as well as product owners from other teams to align requirements and goals
Conducting training sessions for teams on using the final evaluated tool stack and ensuring efficient use of the solutions

Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

5 months

Switzerland

Test Management Lead

Swisscom

Test management lead for the Sales Portal
Overall responsibility for quality assurance (QA) and team leadership

Sep 2022 - Present

3 years 11 months

Partner/Consultant

UiPath

Building a partnership to support UiPath in migration projects for new customers to the UiPath tool landscape, RPA, and testing
Creating solutions for integration with GitLab
Supporting UiPath with product maintenance

Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

6 months

Switzerland

Principal Test Automation Engineer

Swisscom

Creation of automated tests using UiPath for a web application in a public-sector SAP environment
Consulting on all topics in the area of test automation

Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

7 months

Test Automation Engineer

Kunde unter Verschluss

Set up test automation to test the existing DevOps environment, mainly in the SQL area
Created pipelines in Azure DevOps
Designed and introduced a test automation architecture
Visualized test results in PowerBI

Dec 2021 - Present

4 years 8 months

Switzerland

Head of the Specialist Group

SAQ Fachgruppe Informatik

Developed the vision for the specialist group
Built national and international networks
Connected with quality assurance teams across Switzerland

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Principal Testing Engineer

IFM

Created and introduced the test concept for an Embedded System Functional Safety 61508 SIL 2 platform (32 device variants)
Built a Continuous Integration environment
Carried out requirements analysis and checked the testability of the requirements as part of a business analysis using Finfox to optimize budget processes
Introduced a software versioning branching concept
Visualized data using Grafana
Planned and set up different Hardware-in-the-Loop systems (HIL, Dspace, LabView)
Created unit, functional, non-functional, and system tests for the embedded software
Carried out EMC, temperature, stress, and load tests

Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

6 months

Test Manager

Kunde unter Verschluss

Defined and introduced a test concept according to ISO 29119, including the related templates and training materials
Set up sustainable test management
Increased the level of test automation
Advised development teams on quality assurance in agile software development
Advised stakeholders on potential improvements in quality assurance

Aug 2019 - Dec 2021

2 years 5 months

Member of the Working Group

ISTQB International Testing Board

Carried out process improvement measures for more than 50 boards worldwide
Conducted audits

Dec 2018 - May 2020

1 year 6 months

Switzerland

Principal Technical Engineer

ABB Schweiz AG - Drives

Introduction of Behavior Driven Development (BDD) across different units
Introduction of test automation for a platform with 10 communication protocols
Setup of a fully automated system test deployment
Running workshops to establish Risk Based Testing
Concept work and setup/expansion of Hardware-in-the-Loop systems (HIL)
Visualization using SonarQube and Grafana
Software development and test scripting using LabView
Applying Clean Code principles

Oct 2018 - Jul 2019

10 months

Switzerland

Test Automation Engineer, Test Automation Architect

Siemens Schweiz AG

Planning and setup of test automation for system tests of the train control system ETCS Level x
Creation of a test automation architecture according to EN 50126
Execution of smoke tests for the train driver control interface (DMI) according to CENELEC 50128 and CENELEC 50159
Creating designs as well as writing and running tests
Modifications of an existing test framework and new development of various software components and interfaces
Setup and expansion of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
Active promotion of the prototype within the different test teams
Setup of test automation and creation of automated test cases for various device platforms and engineering tools
Execution of smoke tests as part of an agile project team using SAFe

Sep 2018 - Present

7 years 11 months

Switzerland

Lecturer CAS Software Testing

OST Hochschule Rapperswil

Teaching in adult education with a focus on Embedded Systems
Supervision of thesis projects

Jan 2018 - Present

8 years 7 months

Rheinfelden, Switzerland

Managing Director

Hetz Engineering (HIQT GmbH)

Management and test-driven quality assurance in the machine and plant engineering, transport, chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and process automation sectors
Creation and execution of test concepts, test automation/architecture, RPA, automated and manual tests, as well as general software tests
Implementation of software development improvement programs
Embedded system test automation and UI test automation
Support of agile transformation as well as delivery of trainings and workshops
Software and hardware development (e.g. GCAPA GOOSE Conformity) and requirements engineering
Customer support for companies such as Siemens, Wago, ABB, Swisscom, Schindler, IFM, UCA, and E.ON

Nov 2016 - Apr 2018

1 year 6 months

Switzerland

Head of System Verification & Validation Center

ABB Power Grids

Department management and leadership of 7 employees in the area of substation automation system tests
Planning of resources and budget
Communication with internal and external partners worldwide
Participation in various standardization committees (UCA)
Test automation of complex substation automation system tests with Jenkins and proprietary tools
UI automation of devices using Ranorex
Setup and expansion of Hardware-in-the-Loop systems (HIL)
Leading worldwide test improvement measures under SAFe

May 2016 - Present

10 years 3 months

Lead IEC 61850 Accreditor, Member of Working Groups

UCA Testing Committee

Creating test plans based on the IEC 61850 standard
Auditing staff at IEC 61850 test labs worldwide
Working as Lead IEC 61850 Accreditor (since September 2022)

Feb 2015 - Present

11 years 6 months

Switzerland

Board Member – Director Accreditation

Swiss Testing Board

Leading and carrying out ISTQB accreditation audits
Reviewing syllabi and writing exam questions
Auditing training material creators and training providers
Testing internal tools
Worked as Director Accreditation on the board from 2018 to 2021

Dec 2012 - Oct 2016

3 years 11 months

Switzerland

Project Manager, Senior Software Engineer

ABB Power Systems

Embedded software developer for maintenance and extension of the IEC 61850 communication stack in the field of substation automation
Development of a test framework and creation of various test tools
Leading a team of 5 people
Implementing process improvements using Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Continuous Integration
Working as test manager with focus on build and test automation using Jenkins
Member of the UCA Testing IEC 61850 working group

Jun 2007 - Feb 2012

4 years 9 months

Switzerland

Software Engineer

Endress+Hauser Process Solution

Embedded software development in C/C++ for maintenance and extension of the Foundation Fieldbus communication stack as well as functional safety solutions
Supporting the different Endress+Hauser product centers in using the Foundation Fieldbus stack
Programming device DDs, partly on site at the product centers
Creating and maintaining continuous integration and test automation with Jenkins
Setting up and extending hardware-in-the-loop systems (HIL)
Responsible for sharing information and tools for Foundation Fieldbus within the Endress+Hauser group

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Energy, Manufacturing, Education, Utilities, Chemical, and Information Technology.

Energy

Manufacturing

Education

Utilities

Chemical

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management, Strategy, and Audit.

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Product Development

Project Management

Strategy

Audit

Skills

Programming Languages: C#/.Net, C, C++, Javascript, Typescript, Sql, Java, Css, Python, Vb, Iobroker, Labview, Assembler
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Android
Management Skills: Project Management, Leadership
Web Skills: Html, Angular, Wordpress, Appium, Github/Gitlab, Api, Cms, Testing/Debugging
Testing: Uipath, System Tests, Blackbox, Whitebox, Test Management, Performance, Ci, Cd, Devops, Cypress, Test Automation, Test Processes, Code Walkthrough, Unit Testing, Function Tests, Clean Code, Functional Safety 61508-3, Iso 29119
Tools: Jenkins, Azure Devops, Gitlab, Zypher, Servicenow, Ranorex, Docker/Kubernetes, Android Studio, Selenium, Tessy Tools, Atlassian Tools, Jira, Confluence, Playwright, Cucumber, Nightwatch, Step, Autocad, Powerbi, Itk/Ctk, Kema Edition 1&2, Klockwork, Vectorcast, Visual Studio, Azure Portal, Iar Workbench, Robot Framework, Digital Ai, Uipath
Process Control Systems: Deltav, Controlcare, Emerson, Abb X800, S7, S5, Wincc, Rsview, Mx4 Scada, Intouch, Factorylink, Iet, Itt, Desigo, Abtsite
Processes: Safe, Waterfall, Partial Agile, Bdd, Kanban, Rup, 29119, Finfox, 61508-3, Cenelec 50126, Cenelec Iec 61508
Protocols: Iec 61850, Lon, Ethercat, Ethernet/Ip, Knx, Ff, Dali, Can, Mvb, Profibus, Hart, Modbus
Industry Experience: Process Automation, Building Automation, Transportation, Plant And Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications, Finance, Energy Industry

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Diploma Engineer (FH) · Electrical Engineering

Certifications & licenses

CMMI Lean Software Development Requirements Engineering & Testing IEC 61850 Ethernet Protocol C++ Standards & Advanced Training

Coding in C

DTI Assessment Level A – Leadership Project Management

ISTQB Foundation Level

Level C SAFe Scaled Agile Framework

Object-Oriented Design UML for Embedded Systems

Project Management Level C

Ranorex Basic and Advanced Training

Scrum

UiPath Foundation

Unit Testing Advanced Level Foundation Fieldbus

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 19

Experience in Energy 13.5 y

Avg length 3 y 6 m

Longest experience 11 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Switzerland)

Primary country Switzerland

Expertise

Recent roles Technical Project Lead Telematics Systems, Electrical Engineer, Test Automation Architect, Test Automation Engineer, Test Management Lead

Main industries Energy, Manufacturing, Education

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 11

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

July 2026

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Andreas is based in Rheinfelden, Switzerland.

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

Andreas has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Technical Project Lead Telematics Systems, Electrical Engineer, Test Automation Architect, Test Automation Engineer, Test Management Lead.

Andreas's most recent position is Technical Project Lead Telematics Systems, Electrical Engineer at DB InfraGo.

In recent years, Andreas has worked for DB InfraGo, Bankkunde unter Verschluss, Swisscom, UiPath, and Kunde unter Verschluss.

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Energy, Manufacturing, and Education. Andreas also has some experience in Utilities, Chemical, and Information Technology.

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Product Development. Andreas also has some experience in Project Management, Strategy, and Audit.

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Education, Utilities, and Manufacturing.

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Product Development.

Andreas holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering.

Andreas has 11 certificates. Among them, these include: CMMI Lean Software Development Requirements Engineering & Testing IEC 61850 Ethernet Protocol C++ Standards & Advanced Training, Coding in C, and DTI Assessment Level A – Leadership Project Management.

Andreas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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