Jörg Ritz - Embedded Software Developer

Q: Where is Jörg based?

Jörg is based in Amstetten, Germany .

Q: What languages does Jörg speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Jörg have?

Jörg has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Jörg has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 17 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Jörg may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jörg's latest experience?

Jörg's most recent position is Embedded Software Developer at Client upon request .

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

In recent years, Jörg has worked for Client upon request , IMAKA GmbH , Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University, Mosbach , otrisPROJECTS GmbH , and Ritz and Röder Engineers and Business Consultants Partnership .

Q: Which industries is Jörg most experienced in?

Jörg is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Telecommunication , and Professional Services . Jörg also has some experience in Manufacturing , Education , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Jörg most experienced in?

Jörg is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Research and Development . Jörg also has some experience in Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Jörg worked in recently?

Jörg has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology , and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas has Jörg worked in recently?

Jörg has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Business Intelligence .

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Amstetten, Germany

Experience

Apr 2023 - Present

3 years

Embedded Software Developer

Client upon request

Embedded SW development for IoT products on microcontroller basis
C
C++
FreeRTOS
Microcontrollers (ARM, Renesas)
IP
Security (TLS)
WLAN
IoT
MQTT
Eclipse
GIT
GCC
JSON
HTTP(S)
REST API
CMake
I2C
MCUboot
Azure Client

Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

6 months

Consultant

IMAKA GmbH

IT consulting for public sector
Networks
Workstations and laptops
Infrastructure
Network management
Server administration

Mar 2021 - Jul 2021

5 months

Lecturer

Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University, Mosbach

Lecture on Information Systems & Knowledge Management

Aug 2020 - Sep 2023

3 years 2 months

Backend Software Developer and Team Lead

otrisPROJECTS GmbH

Extension and redesign of a legacy server system using microservices
REST API
Team leadership
C++
Go
SQL
GIT
MS Compiler
Visual Studio
HTTP
JSON
XML
CMake

Jul 2019 - Present

6 years 9 months

Partner, Freelance Software Engineer

Ritz and Röder Engineers and Business Consultants Partnership

Freelance software engineering projects

Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

2 years 2 months

Embedded Software Developer

otrisPROJECTS GmbH

Implementation of a software component for system configuration and firmware update on a microcontroller
C
C++
Microcontrollers (ARM, STM32)
Keil
GCC
FreeRTOS
Bluetooth
GIT
JSON

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

Embedded Software Developer

BFO mobility GmbH

Evaluation of next-generation GSM modems for use in mobile devices (e-scooters, e-bikes)
C
C++
Keil
Microcontrollers (ARM, STM32)
IoT
Bare-metal development
GIT
GCC
TLS

May 2016 - May 2018

2 years 1 month

Embedded Software Developer

Thyssen Krupp Elevator Innovation GmbH / otrisPROJECTS GmbH

Development of a system for monitoring industrial plants
C++
Embedded Linux
ARM
CAN bus
IoT
GSM
GIT
GCC
TLS

Feb 2013 - Jun 2018

5 years 5 months

Remote

Backend/Embedded Software Developer

otrisPROJECTS GmbH

Development of a system for remote diagnosis, remote configuration and tracing of industrial plants and devices
C
C++
UML
Code generator
Embedded Linux
Embedded Microsoft
SQL
Boost
GIT
GCC
MS Compiler

Oct 2011 - Feb 2016

4 years 5 months

IT Administration

Torcman GmbH

Installation and maintenance of a corporate network
Microsoft networking
QNAP storage systems

Jul 2011 - Aug 2015

4 years 2 months

Application/Backend Software Developer

SL Rasch GmbH

System for managing a virtual reality (VR) pipeline
C#
.NET
VR development
Quest
3ds Max

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

3 years

Backend Software Developer

b2r2-Partnerschaft

Further development of a document management system for ethics committees
Java
Document management

Jan 2010 - Jun 2012

2 years 6 months

Ulm, Germany

Partner, Freelance Software Engineer

Böhm, Böhm, Ritz und Röder (b2r2) Softwarearchitekten und Unternehmensberater Partnerschaft

Mar 2009 - Sep 2012

3 years 7 months

Embedded Software Developer

Funkwerk EC GmbH / Teldat GmbH

Web-based configuration interface for a WLAN controller
Design and implementation of a protocol for configuring SIP phones
C/C++
BOSS
SIP
IP
OSI Layer 2
WLAN

Jan 2009 - Mar 2012

3 years 3 months

Application/Backend Software Developer

Tata Interactive GmbH

Applications for simulating economic models and business games
Java
Business administration (BWL)
Economics (VWL)

Jan 2009 - May 2009

5 months

Backend Software Developer

otris software AG

Further development of a network management system for IP devices, especially WLAN access points
C++
UML
Code generator
C
MS SQL
Developer Studio

Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

4 years

Ulm, Germany

Software Developer

Funkwerk Enterprise Communication GmbH

Conception, design and implementation of software and system architectures for communication platforms
Software for configuration and management of WLAN products
Proprietary and standard communication protocols

Apr 1999 - Dec 2004

5 years 9 months

Ulm, Germany

Embedded Software Developer

ARtem GmbH

Conception, design and implementation of software and system architectures for communication platforms
Design and implementation of efficient protocols for embedded systems
Software for configuration and management of WLAN products
Integration and implementation of communication stacks (TCP/IPv4/v6, ISDN) and drivers into embedded firmware for WLAN devices

Jan 1997 - Jul 1998

1 year 7 months

Ulm, Germany

Research Assistant, Distributed Systems Department

University of Ulm

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Telecommunication, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Education, and Automotive.

Information Technology

Telecommunication

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Education

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Research and Development, and Business Intelligence.

Information Technology

Product Development

Research and Development

Business Intelligence

Summary

Holder of a diploma in Computer Science and an experienced software and system architect with over 25 years of experience in developing industrial embedded, IoT, and communication systems. Specialized in secure device architectures, low-level software development, and scalable communication and backend structures.

Many years of experience in developing embedded firmware on ARM platforms and implementing secure communication protocols and network architectures.

Combination of deep embedded know-how, system architecture, and modern software development.

Focus on stability, security, and scalability of complex technical systems.

Skills

Embedded Development, Security (Network, System), Freertos, Embedded Linux, Windows, Iot, Arm Architecture, Intel, Mcuboot, Azure Client, Firmware Development/deployment, Device Drivers, Low-level Software Development
Communication / Networks, Protocols/apis At All Layers, Wlan/lan, Networks, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Gsm, Mqtt, Http, Tls, Rest
Conceptual Design, Software And System Architectures, Microservices For Legacy Systems, Uml, M2m
Consulting, Technical Consulting For Decentralized Project Teams In Complex It Projects, It Systems In The Public Sector
System Development, Design And Planning Of Server Architectures In Industrial Environments, Software Architecture, System Integration, Distributed Systems, Microservices, Secure Boot, Firmware Update
Applications, Ms Office, Ms Visual Studio(s) Since 2003, Eclipse (Adapted Per Project), Enterprise Architect (Uml), Otris Janus (Code Generator), Ms Visual Studio Code, Keil, Git, Svn
Operating Systems, Windows, Linux (Embedded), Freertos, Ose Enea, Boss, Bare-metal, Zephyr
Databases, Ms Sql Server, Mariadb, Mysql
Programming Languages, C, C++, C#, Java, Go, Javascript, Python, Bash Shell, Uml, Html, Xml/xslt, Sql
Hardware, Intel, Arm, Stm32, Renesas
Communication Tools, Ms Teams, Zoom, Webex, Email, Phone, Threema

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1991 - Feb 1999

University of Ulm

Diploma in Computer Science · Computer Science with a minor in Economics · Ulm, Germany

Sep 1981 - Jun 1990

Helfenstein High School

General Abitur · Geislingen, Germany

Sep 1977 - Jul 1981

Primary School

Amstetten, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Driver's License Class B

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 19

Experience in Information Technology 24 y

Avg length 2 y 11 m

Longest experience 6 y 8 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Embedded Software Developer, Consultant, Lecturer

Main industries Information Technology, Telecommunication, Professional Services

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Research and Development

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Jörg based?

Jörg is based in Amstetten, Germany.

What languages does Jörg speak?

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

How many years of experience does Jörg have?

Jörg has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Jörg has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Jörg may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jörg be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jörg would be well-suited for roles such as: Embedded Software Developer, Consultant, Lecturer.

What is Jörg's latest experience?

Jörg's most recent position is Embedded Software Developer at Client upon request.

What companies has Jörg worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jörg has worked for Client upon request, IMAKA GmbH, Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University, Mosbach, otrisPROJECTS GmbH, and Ritz and Röder Engineers and Business Consultants Partnership.

Which industries is Jörg most experienced in?

Jörg is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Professional Services. Jörg also has some experience in Manufacturing, Education, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Jörg most experienced in?

Jörg is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Research and Development. Jörg also has some experience in Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Jörg worked in recently?

Jörg has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Government and Administration.

Which business areas has Jörg worked in recently?

Jörg has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Business Intelligence.

What is Jörg's education?

Jörg attended University of Ulm for Computer Science with a minor in Economics.

Does Jörg have any certificates?

Jörg has 1 certificate: Driver's License Class B.

What is the availability of Jörg?

Jörg will be available from May 2026.

What is the rate of Jörg?

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