Markus Marks - Embedded Software Architect / Developer

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Dietmannsried, Germany

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Experience

Oct 2022 - Jul 2025

2 years 10 months

Software Architect / Developer

APAGCoSyst Control Systems GmbH

Development and analysis of embedded software for control units
AUTOSAR configuration, BLDC motor control, LIN bus
System analysis
Programming language: C
Tools: TargetLink

Nov 2019 - Jul 2022

2 years 9 months

Software Developer

HALSoft GmbH

Bootloader development for instrument clusters
RTOS: AUTOSAR, Integrity, Embedded Linux
Protocols: Ethernet, CAN
Programming languages: C/C++

Jun 2017 - Oct 2019

2 years 5 months

Junior Design Engineer

Flex Automotive GmbH

Development of CANopen networks (CiA 447)
System integration and development of a CAN gateway
Programming language: C

Jun 2016 - May 2017

1 year

Professional Software Engineer

Zühlke Engineering GmbH

Development of a LoRa network
Building an embedded platform with sensors and a BLE module
Programming drivers for the various sensors
Programming languages: C/C++

Jan 2015 - Sep 2015

9 months

Research Assistant

TU Braunschweig

Development of a control board for an autonomous model vehicle
Programming the microcontroller in C
FreeRTOS

Oct 2013 - Mar 2016

2 years 6 months

Student Association

Team-CDLC

Development of a control board to drive actuators and read sensor data
Working with various bus systems (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet)
FreeRTOS

Apr 2013 - Oct 2013

7 months

Working Student

IAV GmbH

Installation of a tracking system in a car

Dec 2012 - Mar 2013

4 months

Technical Internship

IAV GmbH

Development of a microcontroller board
Programming in C
Development of a Simulink library for the microcontroller
FreeRTOS

Oct 2012 - Nov 2012

2 months

Internship

OUT - Optotransmitter Umweltschutz Technologie e.V.

Programming a microcontroller and analyzing sensor data

Aug 2010 - Sep 2010

2 months

Basic Internship

Berliner Flughäfen – Abteilung Elektrotechnik

Soldering electronic components
Maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of electronic systems

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Telecommunication, and Education.

Automotive

Telecommunication

Education

Business Area Experience

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

Product Development

Information Technology

Research and Development

Skills

Programming Languages: C, C++, Java
Rtos / Systems: Freertos, Autosar, Embedded Linux
Tools: Git, Cvs, Eclipse, Matlab/Simulink, Trace32, Keil, Canoe, Yocto
Microcontrollers: Arm, Powerpc, Stm8, Stm32

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2013 - Jun 2016

TU Braunschweig

Master's in Electrical Engineering, focus: Computers and Electronics · Electrical Engineering · Braunschweig, Germany · 1.6

Oct 2009 - Jun 2013

BTU Cottbus

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, focus: Microelectronics & Information Technology · Electrical Engineering · Cottbus, Germany · 2.1

Oberstufenzentrum für Information & Medizintechnik

General Higher Education Entrance Qualification · Berlin, Germany · 1.8

Certifications & licenses

A license

Airframe inspector

Glider pilot license

Driver's license: Class B

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Automotive 11 y

Avg length 1 y 3 m

Longest experience 2 y 9 m

Expertise

Recent roles Software Architect / Developer, Software Developer, Junior Design Engineer

Main industries Automotive, Telecommunication, Education

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

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

September 2025

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Markus is based in Dietmannsried, Germany.

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

Markus has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Markus would be well-suited for roles such as: Software Architect / Developer, Software Developer, Junior Design Engineer.

Markus's most recent position is Software Architect / Developer at APAGCoSyst Control Systems GmbH.

In recent years, Markus has worked for APAGCoSyst Control Systems GmbH and HALSoft GmbH.

Markus is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Telecommunication, and Education. Markus also has some experience in Manufacturing and Aerospace and Defense.

Markus is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Research and Development. Markus also has some experience in Operations.

Markus has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Markus has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Information Technology.

Markus holds a Master in Electrical Engineering from TU Braunschweig and a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from BTU Cottbus.

Markus has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: A license, Airframe inspector, and Glider pilot license.

The availability of Markus needs to be confirmed.

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