Okan Altay - Team Leader / Project Manager

Q: Where is Okan based?

Okan is based in Magstadt, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Okan speak?

Okan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), Turkish (Native), Dutch (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Okan have?

Okan has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Okan has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Okan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Okan's latest experience?

Okan's most recent position is Team Leader / Project Manager at OEM in the Stuttgart area .

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

In recent years, Okan has worked for OEM in the Stuttgart area and State of Baden-Württemberg .

Q: Which industries is Okan most experienced in?

Okan is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Government and Administration , and Healthcare . Okan also has some experience in Education and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Okan most experienced in?

Okan is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Quality Assurance . Okan also has some experience in Accounting , Legal , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Okan worked in recently?

Okan has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas has Okan worked in recently?

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

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Magstadt, Germany

Experience

Nov 2024 - Present

1 year 5 months

Team Leader / Project Manager

OEM in the Stuttgart area

development, setup and deployment of a custom HIL system for aerodynamic components
adaptation of the system specification and creation of the test specification
coordination and planning of test cases, as well as specification of component and K-HIL tests at the system level and in integration
planning, specification and execution of interface tests
participation in vehicle trials
led a team of 10 members following classic and agile A-SPICE standards with development according to the V-model
Tools used: Jira, MS Project, GitTea, Gox, Confluence, KPM, MoveIT, DOORS, PTC Integrity, Intense, JFrog

Apr 2022 - Oct 2024

2 years 7 months

Software Project Manager / BTV / Requirements Manager

OEM in the Stuttgart area

development and validation of a mechatronic ASIL B automotive component for the rear spoiler in the aerodynamics area
responsible contact for component integration and integration tests
requirements management for system and test specifications
coordination, reporting and validation at BTV level
planning, specification and execution of component and K-HIL tests as well as interface tests
participation in vehicle trials
led a team of 8 members following classic and agile A-SPICE standards with development according to the V-model
Tools used: Jira, MS Project, GitTea, Gox, Confluence, KPM, MoveIT, DOORS, PTC Integrity, Intense, JFrog

Feb 2021 - Mar 2022

1 year 2 months

Project Manager and co-developer of an innovative tactical tracking unit for special forces

State of Baden-Württemberg

development and creation of system and software requirements for an innovative tactical tracking solution
detailed information limited due to security requirements
Tools used: Jira, MS Project, GitTea, Gox, JUnit

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

1 year 1 month

Product Manager

startup in the Stuttgart area

development and creation of system and software requirements for an innovative automotive charging station and charging infrastructure solution
requirements management for system and test requirements in close coordination with technical departments
detailed information limited due to contractual confidentiality obligations
Tools used: Jira, MS Project, GitTea, Gox, JUnit

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

1 year

Test Manager / Head of HW/SW Tests for MSO (Modular Sorter)

Roche Diagnostics

leading an international agile test team (5 people) in the role of PO with Scrum-based project management in HP ALM
planning and coordination of project timelines and goals in cross-functional team meetings
coordination and reporting with the Swiss headquarters in Rotkreuz and the production site in Waiblingen
support in evaluating system and software requirements, creating test requirements, test setup, as well as execution and evaluation of tests
architecture planning and setup of a LabVIEW-based system for real-time measurement of a multi-axis system with multiple sensor signals
development of an IoT-based condition monitoring solution and execution of camera-based analyses with a high-speed camera
Tools used: MS Project, HP ALM, Jira, MS Teams, LabView

Jun 2014 - Dec 2018

4 years 7 months

Team Lead/Project Manager/Test Manager HIL Tests for CAN protocol testing as well as E-Mobility and charging communication

Porsche AG

Overall technical and organizational responsibility for validating communication protocols between control unit functions in infotainment
Executing and evaluating tests based on software test requirements, as well as creating and adapting test requirements
Planning test sequences and coordinating with specialist departments, suppliers, and component managers
Leading technical discussions and taking responsibility for decisions
Responsible for Quality, Cost & Time, including documenting test results
Planning and leading milestone meetings
Personnel and budget responsibility for the entire project
Analyzing and aligning requirements from the specification sheet with customers, suppliers, and the project team
Coordinating system tests for product validation and supporting the customer
Tools used: MS Project, CANoe, PIDT, BAP-Tester, VENED, PFIFF, KPM, Cleverle

Jan 2012 - May 2014

2 years 5 months

Software Project Manager

Valeo Schalter & Sensoren GmbH

Managing and coordinating an international software development and testing team in Hungary, Egypt, and France
Responsible for developing production software for Volkswagen and Qoros
Budget responsibility for the projects managed
Analyzing and aligning requirements from the specification sheet with customers and the project team, and creating and extending the system specification (German/English)
Planning projects according to internal and automotive processes
Leading technical discussions in international team and customer meetings
Mentoring a junior project manager and coordinating cross-project activities to boost efficiency and optimize communication
Regular coordination with project management, R&D, and quality managers to meet Quality, Budget & Time targets
Tools used: Serena Dimensions, DOORS, MS Project, VSDM, ISO 26262

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Gilching, Germany

Electronics Team Lead, Requirements Analyst

Webasto AG

Technical and organizational leadership of an electronics and software project team (development/testing)
Supporting production projects for the Ford Group (Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo)
Budget responsibility for managed projects
Analyzing and aligning requirements from the specification sheet with customers and the project team, and creating/updating the system specification (German/English)
Complete revision of a system specification as part of a full validation
Acting as interface between OEM, quality, project management, and sales
Supporting team management in new project acquisition
Coordinating and leading technical discussions in international team and customer meetings
Creating schedules and defining milestones, as well as adjusting processes and supervising the team
Aligning the product at the system level with hardware, software, and mechanics

Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

1 year 1 month

Gauting, Germany

Test Manager

Webasto AG

Creating the test specification (DE/EN) from the system specification and preparing the DVP and test report
Analyzing and aligning requirements with customers and the project team
Implementing and monitoring processes according to the V-Model, as well as planning, executing, and evaluating tests
Responsible for production release for Ford, Jaguar/Land Rover, and Volvo
Independently executing system tests (black-box tests) and control unit tests, followed by documentation
Participating in international expert team meetings as a representative of the Verification & Validation department
Tools used: Serena Dimensions, CaliberRM, MS Project, Vector Tools

May 2009 - Dec 2009

8 months

Berlin, Germany

Master's program in Business & Engineering

Steinbeis Hochschule

Selected for a development program for young leaders and successfully passed the assessment center
Covered business topics in business administration, marketing, accounting/financial reporting, and corporate law

May 2008 - Oct 2008

6 months

Esslingen, Germany

System and Module Test Engineer

Festo AG & Co. KG

Supporting the subproject manager in testing electronic axis, controller, and software combinations through to product release
Performing communication and safety tests over CAN and Profibus for prototypes with up to 8 axes
Assisting with organizational and technical issues in the overall project
Tools used: FTL, FCT, CPX-CMXX, CMMP-AS, CMMS-ST, MTR-DCI, SFC-DC, SFC-LAC, Festo camera system

Aug 2006 - Mar 2007

8 months

Oberursel, Germany

Mechatronics Test Engineer in Powertrain

Mazda Motors Europe

Equipping test vehicles with measurement equipment for consumption and driving dynamics tests
Installing fluid flow meters and wiring electronic measurement equipment
Preparing and analyzing consumption tests and evaluating on-board diagnostics
Collaborating in an international team (17 nationalities) and communicating in English
Tools used: Excel, laser and ultrasonic speed measuring device, on-board diagnostics

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Government and Administration, Healthcare, Education, and Manufacturing.

Automotive

Government and Administration

Healthcare

Education

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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

Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Accounting, Legal, and Marketing.

Product Development

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Accounting

Legal

Marketing

Skills

Focus Areas: Automotive, Project Management, Team Leadership, Requirements Management
Cross-industry: Ai And Iot, Process Optimization, Systems Engineering
Industry Knowledge: Automotive, Automation, Medtech, Ict, Certified Ai Business Development Manager
Programming Languages:
C
C++
Python
G/labview
Assembler
Capl
Codesys
Vba
Plc Step 7
Ftl
Software/tools/protocols:
Jira
Hp Alm
Iot
Mqtt
Service-oriented Services
Automotive Spice
Cmmi
V-model
Can Bus
Profibus
Lin
Most
Flexray
Bap
Fieldbuses
Atlassian
Doors
Caliberrm
Ms Teams
Ms Azure
Ms Project
Serena Dimensions
Vector Tools (Canoe, Canalyzer)
Canflash
Uds Diagnostics
Indralogic
Opcon
Ms Office
Eplan
Vsdm
Fct
Catia V5
Inventor
Pidt
Kpm
Vened
Pfiff
Other Skills:
Automotive E-drives And E-drives Communication
Charging Stations And Charging Infrastructure Ac/dc
Sensors
Hydraulics
Plc
Pneumatics
Servo And Stepper Motor Systems
Iec 61131
Mechatronic Systems
Iso 26262
Electrical Measurement, Control, And Regulation Technology

Languages

German

Native

English

Native

Turkish

Native

Dutch

Intermediate

Education

May 2009 - Dec 2009

Steinbeis University

Postgraduate Master of Business & Engineering · Business & Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Diploma Engineer in Mechatronics · Mechatronics

Certifications & licenses

Certificate Course AI Business Development Manager

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Automotive 14.5 y

Avg length 1 y 5 m

Longest experience 4 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Team Leader / Project Manager, Software Project Manager / BTV / Requirements Manager, Project Manager and co-developer of an innovative tactical tracking unit for special forces

Main industries Automotive, Government and Administration, Healthcare

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Okan based?

Okan is based in Magstadt, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Okan speak?

Okan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), Turkish (Native), Dutch (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Okan have?

Okan has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Okan has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Okan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Okan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Okan would be well-suited for roles such as: Team Leader / Project Manager, Software Project Manager / BTV / Requirements Manager, Project Manager and co-developer of an innovative tactical tracking unit for special forces.

What is Okan's latest experience?

Okan's most recent position is Team Leader / Project Manager at OEM in the Stuttgart area.

What companies has Okan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Okan has worked for OEM in the Stuttgart area and State of Baden-Württemberg.

Which industries is Okan most experienced in?

Okan is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Government and Administration, and Healthcare. Okan also has some experience in Education and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Okan most experienced in?

Okan is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance. Okan also has some experience in Accounting, Legal, and Marketing.

Which industries has Okan worked in recently?

Okan has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Government and Administration.

Which business areas has Okan worked in recently?

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

What is Okan's education?

Okan holds a Master in Business & Engineering from Steinbeis University and a Bachelor in Mechatronics.

Does Okan have any certificates?

Okan has 1 certificate: Certificate Course AI Business Development Manager.

What is the availability of Okan?

Okan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Okan?

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