Muharrem Saglam - Technical Project Lead (Porsche Project)

Q: Where is Muharrem based?

Muharrem is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Muharrem speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Muharrem have?

Muharrem has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Muharrem has worked in at least 29 different roles and for 30 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months . Note that Muharrem may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Muharrem's latest experience?

Muharrem's most recent position is General Manager at REPSEM/ REPKON-Energetic (Mechanical Engineering) .

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

In recent years, Muharrem has worked for REPSEM/ REPKON-Energetic (Mechanical Engineering) , Brusa , Harman , Marquardt , and Hella .

Q: Which industries is Muharrem most experienced in?

Muharrem is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Information Technology , and Manufacturing . Muharrem also has some experience in Professional Services , Space Exploration , and Media and Entertainment .

Q: Which business areas is Muharrem most experienced in?

Muharrem is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Product Development , and Quality Assurance . Muharrem also has some experience in Information Technology , Production , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Muharrem worked in recently?

Muharrem has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Muharrem worked in recently?

Muharrem has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Product Development , and Quality Assurance .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Apr 2025 - Oct 2025

7 months

İstanbul, Turkey

Hybrid

General Manager

REPSEM/ REPKON-Energetic (Mechanical Engineering)

REPSEM/ REPKON-Energetic (Mechanical Engineering) – General Manager Start-up company. Set up the company and its structure. Created processes, document templates, planned workflows, and hired staff to meet company goals. Trained employees and introduced them to the first company project. Acquired projects, held meetings about projects with companies. Expanded company goals and strategy. Visited companies for cooperation opportunities. Led the first company project together with the project manager.

Jun 2024 - Feb 2025

9 months

Technical Project Lead (Porsche Project)

Brusa

Technical leadership, planning, and control of a control unit for inductive vehicle charging.
Tracking and following up on technical and schedule matters for hardware, mechanics, and software.
Coordinating approvals of prototype cycles and coordination with production and purchasing in China.
Driving hardware bring-up topics and hardware/software analysis and repair of prototypes.
Coordinating with customers and reporting.
Coordination and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Tools: MS Office

Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

7 months

Project lead for ASpice implementation (BMW Project)

Harman

Leading and advising on ASpice processes in the project.
Gap analysis, coordinating and leading the process team and planning process catch-up across the project.
Central ASpice contact.
Actively supporting process owners and the development team in defining strategy in the process areas and rolling out the processes.
Preparing the team for the ASpice assessment.
Tools: MS Office, Confluence, Jira

Nov 2022 - May 2023

7 months

Project management (Porsche Project, Audi Project)

Marquardt

Planning, leading, and controlling software project management for the BMS (Battery Management System) Porsche PA992.
Creating and maintaining metrics.
Coordination with stakeholders.
Support in planning and controlling BMS (Battery Management System) for the Audi MLBW project.
Aligning and planning work packages for software milestones.
Creating and maintaining metrics.
Coordination with stakeholders.
Tools: MS Office

Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

1 year 1 month

Project & Process Management (BMW Project)

Hella

Planning, leading, and controlling software project management for the BMS (Battery Management System).
Creating and maintaining metrics.
Coordination with stakeholders.
Guiding the team in processes.
Supporting, improving, creating, and describing the MAN.3, SWE.1, SWE.2, SWE.3, SWE.4 processes according to ASpice requirements.
Preparing the team for the ASpice assessment.
Tools: MS Office, Integrity, MS Project

Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

10 months

Process Management (VW Group Projects)

ZF

Supported project managers and provided general assistance.
Created and documented the ASpice MAN.3.
Developed and implemented processes in the company divisions.
Assisted with metrics and requirements management.
Tools: MS-Office, Integrity

Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

9 months

Project Management Support (AUDI, BMW, Daimler Projects)

Flex

Supported project managers in the DC/DC division with project management and processes (ASpice MAN.3).
Analyzed OEM specifications for DC/DC projects and generated features and feature rollout plans.
Provided general support, created and documented processes in project planning, tracking, reporting, and requirements management.
Prepared the team for ASpice assessment.
Tools: MS-Office, Siemens Polarion, MS-Project

Apr 2020 - Nov 2020

8 months

Munich, Germany

SW Project Lead, Process Manager (Daimler Project)

Nippon-Seiki

Planned, reported, and controlled software project for comfort electronics.
Led software development for the HUD of the Daimler E-Class.
Created, advised, improved, and expanded project and company processes (ASpice).
Took over the project at the start with missing KPIs and processes.
Addressed a general lack of understanding of certain processes and workflows in automotive.
Coached team leads and some managers to improve understanding of certain topics.
Improved the processes.
Gained Daimler's trust.
Processes from this project were used as a model and rolled out to other projects.
Tools: MS-Office, Confluence, Jira

Sep 2018 - Apr 2020

1 year 8 months

Team Lead, SW Project Lead (DENSO)

PINTeam GmbH

Led the team, planned and managed software projects for pre-development of next-generation ECUs (high-performance computing machines).
Developed platform software using AUTOSAR, Adaptive AUTOSAR, hypervisor, gateway, and remote update technologies.
Introduced and established agile processes.
Managed suppliers.
Took over a project with no progress after more than a year.
Structured topic areas and assigned teams.
Developed processes and approaches for the project.
Gained DENSO's trust and successfully completed the project.
Tools: MS-Office, Confluence, Jira

Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

8 months

Project Lead (BMW & Daimler projects)

PINTeam GmbH

Planned and managed software projects for comfort electronics.
Led software development for the lumbar support of the Daimler S-Class.
Led software development for the BMW seatbelt tensioner.
Managed overseas teams and suppliers (India and Romania).
Tools: MS-Office, Lotus-Notes

Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

1 year 3 months

Program Management (BMW & Daimler Pro.)

Kongsberg Automotive

Planning and managing electronics projects, comfort electronics, and control unit development.
Modular multi-project management and cost-down measures for seat control units.
Tools: MS-Project, MS-Office

Feb 2016 - Oct 2016

9 months

Munich, Germany

Team Lead Project Management (Audi Subsidiary)

TKI Automotive

Leading and managing corporate projects with a team of project managers.
Project management and establishing project management processes (ASPICE) across the company.
Took over the company's largest project in a crisis.
Regained Audi's trust.
Closed long-standing unresolved issues.
Structured and made the project measurable.
Tools: MS-Project, MS-Office, Visio, Integrity

Sep 2015 - Jan 2016

5 months

Project Manager (Audi Subsidiary)

TKI Automotive

Leading and managing the software platform for the vehicle climate control project for Audi and VW Group into one integrated control unit.
Project management and introduction of project management processes (ASPICE) for the entire company.
Tools: MS-Project, MS-Office, Visio, Integrity

Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

6 months

Project Manager (BMW Project)

U-Shin GmbH

Took over a crisis project as Task Force Manager.
Solved project issues step by step in cooperation with BMW stakeholders.
Planned, coordinated, and managed the entire project (Development Lead for BMW project).
Identified gaps and developed measures.
Recruited qualified developers and staff.
Researched qualified suppliers.
Implemented processes (ASPICE).
Software project management.
Tools: BMW Tools, MS-Project, MS-Office, Redmine

Oct 2014 - Feb 2015

5 months

Test Manager (BMW Project)

U-Shin GmbH

Planned tests, developed and implemented the test strategy, processes, and process documents (ASPICE).
Created metrics for requirements, test specifications, and problem tickets.
Also acted as Problem Manager.
Tools: BMW Tools, MS-Project, MS-Office, Redmine

Feb 2014 - Aug 2014

7 months

Test Manager

Giesecke & Devrient

Development of the test strategy, processes, and process documents.
Creation of FAT and SAT documents.
Functional testing and integration testing of application software.

Apr 2012 - Jan 2014

1 year 10 months

Munich, Germany

Hybrid

SE Team Leader (Project Manager)

BMW AG

Responsible for the power electronics component for e-drive and hybrid vehicles.
Project management (budget, resource and schedule planning), team leadership, technical leadership (hardware, software, mechanics, and verification).
Planning, design, organization, process implementation and supplier management.
Reporting to management.
Task Force SE Team Lead role to solve complex project issues.
Collaboration with BMW senior management in the Task Force and committees.
Tools: BMW tools, HP Quality Center, MS Office

Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

6 months

Munich, Germany

Hybrid

Test Manager

BMW AG

Test Manager for the power electronics component for e-drive and hybrid vehicles.
Planning and organizing tests for multiple vehicle derivatives.
Analysis and creation of release recommendations.
Creation of document and process templates.
Expansion of test depth.
Tools: BMW tools, HP Quality Center, MS Office

Aug 2008 - Aug 2010

2 years 1 month

Test Engineer and Test Manager

Webasto AG

Development and rollout of a test strategy to achieve the VW assessment.
Process optimization and analysis of workflows in collaboration with teams.
Successful completion of the Volkswagen assessment.
Execution of functional tests, prototype tests, and creation of system test specifications.
Projects:
Project 1: Functional test for the Renault Wind convertible. Functional tests, prototype tests, extend system test specification, extend test setup.
Project 2: Functional test for the VW Group sunroof. Functional tests, prototype tests, extend system test specification, create test setup.
Project 3: Functional test for the VW Beetle convertible. Create test plan, functional tests, prototype tests, create system test specification, create test setup.
Project 4: Create test strategy for Webasto testing as a template for all projects. Define workflows conforming to ASpice and ISO26262.
Project 5: Functional test for the base auxiliary heater unit. Expand test plan, functional tests, expand system test specification.
Project 6: Functional test for the BMW auxiliary heater. Create test plan, create test strategy, create system test specification.
Tools: Caliber, CANoe (CAN and LIN bus), Webasto tools.

Mar 2008 - Jul 2008

5 months

Project Manager / Embedded Developer

Age-Engineering

Software and hardware renewal in the HYDRA project on behalf of ESA (European Space Agency).
Adaptation and update of the control software to Windows XP.
Driver and DLL programming for the VME card.
Renewal and adaptation of the control computer.
Final implementation and on-site testing at ESA in the Netherlands.
Programming languages: C, Visual Basic 6.0, VB.NET.
Operating systems: Windows XP, Windows 95.

May 2006 - Mar 2008

1 year 11 months

Munich, Germany

Software Engineer

Helbling Technik

Project 1: Development of the EMF (electrical parking brake) for BMW. Embedded programming, system testing, system integration, and software testing. Creation of a degradation concept.
Project 2: Extension of an electric chainsaw control system. Implementation of calculated support points for an optimal torque curve. Parameterization via RS232.
Know-how: CAN application layer, network management, message manager.
Tools: BMW Toolchain, CodeWarrior IDE, HIWAVE Debugger, CANoe, GENy, AVR Studio.
Programming languages: C.
Hardware: Freescale S12X, Atmel ATmega168.
Operating system: Windows XP.

Aug 2005 - Feb 2006

7 months

Munich, Germany

Thesis Student

BMW Research

Thesis topic: Image interpretation of MMI displays and test automation.
Created filters and functions in C/C++ as DLLs for image processing and recognition.
Developed an overall concept for test automation.
Programmed the image interpretation logic in Python and XML.
Tools: Visual Studio .NET, Python editor.
Programming languages: C/C++, Python, XML.
Operating system: Windows XP.

Jun 2005 - Jun 2005

1 month

Presenter

Reutlingen University

Presentation on mobile communication (GSM, UMTS, GPRS, antenna technologies, radio wave propagation).

Feb 2005 - Aug 2005

7 months

Embedded Developer

Gigatronik

Project 1: Module development with a PIC18F microcontroller. The module intercepts CAN messages and performs algebraic calculations for PWM signal output.
Project 2: Module development for sporadic sending of preconfigured CAN messages onto the vehicle bus.
Tools: MPLAB IDE, CANoe.
Programming languages: C.
Hardware: Microchip PIC18F microcontroller.
Operating system: Windows XP.

Nov 2004 - Oct 2005

1 year

Software Engineer

Tryptis GmbH

Project 1: Design and development of a knowledge base with GUI for internal knowledge sharing.
Project 2: Company website for Tryptis and development of a content management system.
Project 3: FirstOSD, a GUI under DOS 6.0 for configuring INI files for network installations.
Tools: Borland Turbo C 2.01.
Programming languages: PHP, MSSQL, JavaScript, HTML, Turbo C.
Operating system: Windows XP.

Sep 2003 - Dec 2003

4 months

Software Developer

Age-Engineering

Reengineering of a crash test facility control program (VW).
Analysis of Fortran code, parameters and physical formulas.
Plausibility check of the formulas and code.
Programming languages: Fortran.
Operating system: Windows XP.

Aug 2003 - Dec 2004

1 year 5 months

Sindelfingen, Germany

Software Engineer

Dornier-Consulting

Project 1: Creating Java classes for a parser tool for GPS log data from toll OBU devices.
Project 2: Designing and creating a visual tool in C++ to parse PDU and GSM information.
Project 3: Designing and creating a test management system to manage and evaluate tests.
Project 4: Designing and creating a test rack for toll OBUs including interface programming and GUI.
Programming languages: Java, C++, PHP, SQL, JavaScript, HTML, Shell Script.
Operating systems: Windows XP, Linux.

Feb 2003 - Aug 2003

7 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Product Support Assistant, Software Developer

Etas GmbH

Working on automotive control units: error analysis, research, and resolution.
Creating test cases and extending automated tests.
Supporting LabCar projects and HIL system configuration.
Tools: LabCar, ASCED-SD, TestStand (National Instruments).
Programming languages: VB.
Hardware: various signal cards from ETAS, HIL systems.
Operating system: Windows 2000.

Dec 2002 - Jan 2003

2 months

Research Associate

Max Planck Institute Biological Cybernetics

3D animation using 3D Studio Max.
Tools: 3D Studio Max.
Operating system: Windows XP.

Jul 2002 - Nov 2002

5 months

Munich, Germany

Software Developer

Fraunhofer Institut - Systeme der Kommunikationstechnik

Designing and developing a graphical user interface to control services via SLP.
Setting up the connection via Bluetooth.
Adapting and integrating the Bluetooth stack and the SLP protocol.
Programming languages: C and the GTK library.
Hardware: Compaq Pocket PC iPAQ.
Operating systems: SUSE Linux and ARM Linux.

Mar 2002 - May 2002

3 months

Munich, Germany

Software Developer

BBDO-Interone

Web programming on BMW websites and content management to maintain the sites.
Programming languages: JavaScript, HTML.
Operating system: Windows 2000.

Jun 2001 - May 2002

1 year

Software Developer

Age-Engineering

Testing and optimizing the 6x8 Cholesky algorithm on a DSP TMS 320C6701.
The HYDRA project (vibration tester for satellites) for the ESA.
Support for satellite tests in Noordwijk, Netherlands.
Programming languages: C, assembly.
Hardware: Texas Instruments DSP TMS 320C6701.
Operating system: Windows XP.

Apr 2001 - Feb 2006

4 years 11 months

IT technical support for the agency

Tulay & Kollegen

Network maintenance.
Support and consulting for IT infrastructure hardware and software.

Mar 2001 - Jan 2009

7 years 11 months

Munich, Germany

Project Manager / Software Developer

4factory.de

Various web projects: web programming in HTML, PHP, SQL, JavaScript.
Design and development of content management systems.
Programming languages: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML.
Operating system: Windows XP.

Mar 2001 - Jan 2002

11 months

Munich, Germany

Software Developer

Popnet AG

Web programming on BMW and Premiere websites.
Content management to maintain the sites.
Programming languages: JavaScript, HTML.
Operating system: Windows 2000.

Oct 1996 - Apr 2001

4 years 7 months

Machine Setter and Operator

Epcos AG

Operate and adjust SMD machines for surface acoustic wave filters.
Tasks: die bonding, wire bonding, welding & tacking.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Space Exploration, and Media and Entertainment.

Automotive

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Space Exploration

Media and Entertainment

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Project Management, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Production, and Supply Chain Management.

Project Management

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Production

Supply Chain Management

Summary

In recent years, I have faced critical projects where I had to help bring the project to a better state. I had to find fast solutions under demanding conditions. I started by analyzing the current situation, making the project measurable, deriving actions, defining processes and approaches, restructuring the team and the organization, and following up on these new processes and structures with the team. I can quickly get an overview and simplify complex environments and structures. Where others give up after a short time, I pursue goals with passion and persistence. My experience from earlier roles as a software developer, tester, test manager, process manager, and project manager has been the foundation for successfully meeting challenges and making good decisions. My approach and presence are highly appreciated by my clients and customers.

Skills

Activity Keywords:

Management
Task Force Management
Project Management
Team Leadership
Project Lead
Test Management
Process Management
Coaching
Aspice Provisional Assessor
Sqil

General Technical Knowledge And Skills:

Project Management, Technical Project Leadership
Team Leadership, Team Management
Requirements Management, Concept Development
Process Management (Aspice Provisional Assessor, Sqil, Agile…)
Very Broad It Knowledge
Electrical Engineering Knowledge
Knowledge In Automotive And Vehicle Development Process (Bus Systems, Diagnostics, Driver Assistance Systems, Autosar)

Personal Skills:

Expert In Distressed Projects
Fast Learner
Highly Motivated
Methodical And Process-oriented Approach
Independent Thinking And Action
Broad Technical Knowledge And Skill
Strong Ability To Solve Technical Problems
Conscientious Working
Team Leadership And Team Spirit

Knowledge:

Processes: Aspice Certificate & Sqil (Software Quality Improvement Leader)
Programming Languages: C/c++, Php, Python, Java, Html, Vb, Vc++, Javascript, Qt, Gtk, .Net, Capl Programming…
Database Knowledge: Sql, Db2
Hardware Knowledge: Very Good Pc Hardware Knowledge
Operating Systems: Entire Windows Family, Linux
Network Knowledge: Good Network Skills
Software Tools: Canoe, Canalyzer, Software Development Tools, Labcar (Asced), Matlab/simulink, Ms Office
Requirement Tools: Mt Doors, Caliber, Polarion, Ptc-integrity/mks
Planning And Others: Ms Project, Confluence, Jira

Additional Qualifications:

Project Management: I Acquired Project Management Knowledge During My Work As A Freelancer And As An Employee In Demanding Projects. I Deepened My Experience And Skills In Project Coordination, Concept Development, And Technical Concept Planning. I Also Gained Advanced Process Knowledge And Improved Company Processes.
Team Leadership Skills: In 2000, I Successfully Coached A Men's Soccer Team For Two Years. My Leadership Style And Training Methods Were Very Well Received, Which Increased The Number Of Players Wanting To Join My Team. In This Role, I Learned Skills In Rhetoric, Psychology, And Pedagogy.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Turkish

Advanced

Education

Oct 2001 - Feb 2006

Reutlingen University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Electronics/Communication Engineering · Electronics/Communication Engineering · Reutlingen, Germany · 2.4

Oct 1999 - Oct 2001

Munich University of Applied Sciences

Electrical Engineering · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

SQIL certificate

Volkswagen Group Academy

ASpice Certification

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 36

Experience in Automotive 18 y

Avg length 1 y 2 m

Longest experience 7 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Turkey)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles General Manager, Technical Project Lead (Porsche Project), Project lead for ASpice implementation (BMW Project)

Main industries Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing

Main business areas Project Management, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Muharrem based?

Muharrem is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Muharrem speak?

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

How many years of experience does Muharrem have?

Muharrem has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Muharrem has worked in at least 29 different roles and for 30 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Muharrem may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Muharrem be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Muharrem would be well-suited for roles such as: General Manager, Technical Project Lead (Porsche Project), Project lead for ASpice implementation (BMW Project).

What is Muharrem's latest experience?

Muharrem's most recent position is General Manager at REPSEM/ REPKON-Energetic (Mechanical Engineering).

What companies has Muharrem worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Muharrem has worked for REPSEM/ REPKON-Energetic (Mechanical Engineering), Brusa, Harman, Marquardt, and Hella.

Which industries is Muharrem most experienced in?

Muharrem is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Information Technology, and Manufacturing. Muharrem also has some experience in Professional Services, Space Exploration, and Media and Entertainment.

Which business areas is Muharrem most experienced in?

Muharrem is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Quality Assurance. Muharrem also has some experience in Information Technology, Production, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Muharrem worked in recently?

Muharrem has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Muharrem worked in recently?

Muharrem has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

What is Muharrem's education?

Muharrem holds a Bachelor in Electronics/Communication Engineering from Reutlingen University of Applied Sciences.

Does Muharrem have any certificates?

Muharrem has 2 certificates. These include: SQIL certificate and ASpice Certification.

What is the availability of Muharrem?

Muharrem is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Muharrem?

Muharrem's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.