Mohamed Issam Khelifi - Cyber Security Software Project Manager (ADAS)

Q: Where is Mohamed Issam based?

Mohamed Issam is based in Babenhausen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Mohamed Issam speak?

Mohamed Issam speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Mohamed Issam have?

Mohamed Issam has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Mohamed Issam has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Mohamed Issam may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Mohamed Issam's latest experience?

Mohamed Issam's most recent position is Cyber Security Software Project Manager (ADAS) at Continental .

Q: What companies has Mohamed Issam worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mohamed Issam has worked for Continental .

Q: Which industries is Mohamed Issam most experienced in?

Mohamed Issam is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Energy , and Information Technology . Mohamed Issam also has some experience in Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Mohamed Issam most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Mohamed Issam worked in recently?

Mohamed Issam has recently worked in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Mohamed Issam worked in recently?

Mohamed Issam has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology and Project Management .

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Babenhausen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Sep 2024

2 years 9 months

Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

Cyber Security Software Project Manager (ADAS)

Continental

SW Project Coordination, Cyber Security functions integration and processes planning/tracking (CS-DIA) with customer
Team management, Cyber Security qualification preparation and conducting of audit
Multinational team (Serbia, Germany) and supplier support (Tier2: Renesas, Eeins, Argus…)

Jun 2018 - Feb 2021

2 years 9 months

Sailauf, Germany

Software Project Manager (ADAS)

MAGNA Electronics

Total SW project management and system integration of the customer functions in EQ as well as in the host controller (Infineon AURIX)
Hybrid solution control (Classic AUTOSAR + Native Linux)
Planning, delivery and coordination with the customer
Multinational team (Sailauf, Pune, Auburn Hills) and supplier support (Tier2: MobilEye, IAV, Elektrobit …)
Daily customer interface and monthly top management board

Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

4 months

Linköping, Sweden

Principal Consultant (ADAS)

Autoliv

Create and implement a realignment program (team reinforcement and restructuring from 150 to 500 employees)
Supervise and track teams
Improve multi-customer platform tailoring process
Moderate the safety concept between the OEM and the supplier
Edit project plan and release content and adapt

Feb 2017 - Jan 2018

1 year

Munich, Germany

Software Project Manager (Lifestyle)

Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH

JIRA tickets or user stories planning and tracking
Reporting process and monitoring of schedule and costs

Mar 2016 - Jan 2017

11 months

Babenhausen, Germany

Software Project Manager (Kombiinstrument)

Continental AG

Coordination of software topics with specialist groups, interface to CDS and architect
Management of the project team (30 software developers)
Assignment of roles to team members in consultation with the customer
Creation of the software project plan and associated attachments such as project schedule, project tailoring of documents and activities in coordination with the SW quality department
Status report, monitoring of the schedule and costs
Risk management and deviation measures

Jan 2011 - Jul 2015

4 years 7 months

Ariana, Tunisia

Electronics Engineering Manager (Energy Management)

BeiTy Inc

Pioneered the electronics engineering activity in a 100 person outsourcing software company
Launched a new product line development for home automation and smart grid
Managed product requirements, technical solutions, prototyping, buy analysis, market study
Built the business plan and negotiated with investors (fund of about $3M)

Apr 2008 - Jan 2011

2 years 10 months

Reutlingen, Germany

Project Engineer (Lighting)

Automotive lighting GmbH

System test and diagnostic responsible for project AUDI C7 Coupé Full LED headlamps
Designed LED 3.1 system architecture
Conceptualized a test tool chain for diagnostic and EMC
Managed acceptance tests strategy
Quality responsible for projects Fiat 312 (Cinquecento) and Ferrari F149
Applied MISRA standard, ran QAC tools, software delivery check and control

Mar 2007 - Apr 2008

1 year 2 months

Lippstadt, Germany

Project Leader Electronics (Body&Chassis Control)

Hella KGaA Hueck & Co.

Project management for trucks Freightliner SAM P3 and Daimler S3P
Led an offshore software team in India
Software architecture design (AUTOSAR) to fulfill wide range of hardware types
Integrated new self-diagnostic concepts for trucks in respect to hardware safety
Coordinated the hardware team and controlled requirements in respect to hard-soft capabilities
Quality responsible to achieve A-SPICE standard
Enhanced system runtime and code optimization of high priority modules

Jun 2004 - Dec 2006

2 years 7 months

Kamp-Lintfort, Germany

Embedded Software Developper (Telecommunication)

BenQ-Siemens Mobile

Developed an embedded SyncML-DM plug-in dedicated to update traffic over the air for BenQ-Siemens mobile phones platform 65 and 75
Monitored server suppliers and supervised their connection configuration to major service providers in Germany (T-Mobile, Vodafone…)

Jan 2002 - Jun 2004

2 years 6 months

Paris, France

R&D Engineer (Power Train)

TELNET INC.

Software developer for several control units for Tier 1 Johnson Controls and French OEMs

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Energy, Information Technology, and Telecommunication.

Automotive

Energy

Information Technology

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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

Product Development

Project Management

Information Technology

Finance

Strategy

Quality Assurance

Summary

Senior Software Project Manager.

Deep understanding and experience in Embedded Software Development especially in vehicle control unit development processes (BMW, VW, Daimler, PSA ...) as well as in telecommunications.

Experience in an international environment: Experience abroad in France, Sweden and Tunisia.

Over 9 years of software project management (team up to 75 employees)
Over 11 years of project management and change management experience
Agile process experience and Scaled agile SAFe
Over 12 years of A-SPICE, Functional Safety ISO26262, Cybersecurity ISO/SAE21434 and AUTOSAR experience

Languages

Arabic

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

National school of Engineers of Tunis ENIT

National diploma of engineer, Electric Genius with concentration in industrial data processing · Electric Genius · Tunis, Tunisia · very good marks

Preparatory institute for engineers’ studies of Tunis IPEIT

Preparation Training for Engineer Studies (Math-Sup) and admission to ENIT · Engineer Studies · Tunis, Tunisia

Okba College

Mathematics baccalaureate · Mathematics · Kairouan, Tunisia · good marks

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Automotive 13.5 y

Avg length 2 y 1 m

Longest experience 4 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 4 (Germany, Sweden, Tunisia, France)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Cyber Security Software Project Manager (ADAS), Software Project Manager (ADAS), Principal Consultant (ADAS)

Main industries Automotive, Energy, Information Technology

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

August 2025

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Where is Mohamed Issam based?

Mohamed Issam is based in Babenhausen, Germany.

What languages does Mohamed Issam speak?

Mohamed Issam speaks the following languages: Arabic (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Mohamed Issam have?

Mohamed Issam has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Mohamed Issam has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Mohamed Issam may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mohamed Issam be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mohamed Issam would be well-suited for roles such as: Cyber Security Software Project Manager (ADAS), Software Project Manager (ADAS), Principal Consultant (ADAS).

What is Mohamed Issam's latest experience?

Mohamed Issam's most recent position is Cyber Security Software Project Manager (ADAS) at Continental.

What companies has Mohamed Issam worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mohamed Issam has worked for Continental.

Which industries is Mohamed Issam most experienced in?

Mohamed Issam is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Energy, and Information Technology. Mohamed Issam also has some experience in Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Mohamed Issam most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Mohamed Issam worked in recently?

Mohamed Issam has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Which business areas has Mohamed Issam worked in recently?

Mohamed Issam has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology and Project Management.

What is Mohamed Issam's education?

Mohamed Issam holds a Bachelor in Electric Genius from National school of Engineers of Tunis ENIT and a Bachelor in Engineer Studies from Preparatory institute for engineers’ studies of Tunis IPEIT.

What is the availability of Mohamed Issam?

Mohamed Issam is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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