Ronny Elsner - Automotive Test Automation Consultant

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Gera, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

IT Consultant

MINT Kooperative eG

GUI test automation with Squish
Requirements management with DOORS
Code reviews according to MISRA and AUTOSAR

Jun 2023 - Aug 2024

1 year 3 months

IT Consultant

MINT Kooperative eG

Test automation of the battery management system for integration tests
Development of a CANopen simulator
Use of Pythontest, BDD testing with Cucumber, Poetry and GitLab
Maintenance of tests with Xray in Jira
Documentation with Confluence

Feb 2022 - May 2023

1 year 4 months

IT Consultant

MINT Kooperative eG

Creation of test automation with NUnit in C#
Linux integration tests
Creation of test libraries in WhiteTest
Execution of GUI tests with Squish
Error capture and tracking

Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 6 months

IT Consultant

MINT Kooperative eG

Creation of test automation based on Vector Informatics CANoe, CANopen, CANape and CANalyzer
GUI test automation with TestComplete and Squish

Oct 2018 - Nov 2020

2 years 2 months

IT Consultant

MINT Kooperative eG

Creation of test automation
Development of simulators and mocks
Test tool development with Qt 5.10
Test automation with Pytest
Error capture and tracking

May 2018 - Sep 2018

5 months

IT Consultant

MINT Kooperative eG

Test execution and evaluation
Test case analysis
Test case creation
Error logging and tracking

Nov 2017 - May 2018

7 months

IT Consultant

MINT Kooperative eG

Code analysis
Implementation of the MISRA-2008 rules for functional safety
Creation of the test specification
Creation and execution of unit tests
Documentation of test results

Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

4 months

IT Consultant

MINT Kooperative eG

Requirements engineering
Creation of the system requirement specification
Coordination with Porsche and Audi
Linking with existing documents

Sep 2016 - Apr 2017

8 months

IT Consultant

MINT Kooperative eG

Backup of databases and internal business processes
Creation of a suitable VM on a new workstation
Data migration from the old machine
Transfer of all users and groups including permissions and passwords
Adjustment of the environment until the database, mail and Samba server, as well as the ERP system, were fully operational

Feb 2015 - Jun 2017

2 years 5 months

IT Consultant

Carl Zeiss FVC Jena

Creation and maintenance of test specifications
Development of unit and module tests in C++ and C# based on DOORS specifications
Ensuring traceability and verification of the specifications
Execution and documentation of module and system tests, creation of test reports
Recording of issue lists in TFS
Static code analysis (Lint) according to MISRA guidelines
Test specification for hardware-related software modules

Sep 2014 - Mar 2015

7 months

Developer

Own Projects

Development of a team and points management system for car racing with database connection
Development of the web front-end and back-end system (Yii, MySQL)

Nov 2013 - May 2014

7 months

Test Developer

Trumpf Medizin Systeme

Test development and execution of tests
Development of a TCP server to simulate the development environment
Development of an XML parser for data communication
Development of a test framework for test automation
Development of a tool for creating XML-based test sequences
Test tool creation with Qt 5.2
Preparation of the test system, verification, and report creation
Commissioning of a test environment and prototype commissioning at Siemens and Toshiba

Jan 2013 - Sep 2014

1 year 9 months

Developer

Own Projects

Time tracking with database connection for measuring motorcycle races
Development of the RFID reader configuration
Time tracking, data collection, and evaluation of RFID tags via TCP using the LLRP protocol
Data storage in MySQL

Jan 2013 - Oct 2013

10 months

Test Automation Engineer

Technisat GmbH

Development of a test concept and implementation
Development of automated tests with C# and Visual Studio
Development of a test framework with C#
Adaptation and validation of the ODX
Execution of diagnostic tests (UDS protocol)
Error tracking and analysis

Jan 2013 - May 2013

5 months

Remote

Developer

Own Project

Development of an iOS app to control a GSM/GPS alarm module
Development of remote control for inputs and outputs as well as graphical evaluation and display on the iPhone
Development of data collection in a remote MySQL database

May 2012 - Nov 2012

7 months

Developer

Eigenes Projekt

Installation and configuration of a GIS server based on openGTS
Development of an iOS app to connect to the backend
Capturing geolocation and transmitting the data to the backend server

Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

1 year

Testautomatisierer

Lear Corporation GmbH

Creation of test specifications in DOORS based on the requirements specification
Development of automated tests with CAPL, CANDiVa, CANoe, CANape, and CANalyzer
Adaptation and validation of the ODX
Execution of diagnostics, routing, and system tests (UDS protocol)
Bug tracking and analysis
Sample integration at the customer's site

Jul 2011 - Dec 2011

6 months

Testautomatisierer

Lear Corporation GmbH

Creation of test specifications in DOORS based on the functional specification
Development of automated tests with CAPL, CANDiVa, CANoe, CANape, and CANalyzer
Adaptation and validation of the ODX containers
Code review
Execution of diagnostics and system tests (UDS protocol)
Bug tracking and analysis

Feb 2010 - Jun 2011

1 year 5 months

Developer

Eigenes Projekt

Development of a CAN-to-Ethernet gateway for heating control
Development of CAN communication and data transmission over TCP
Development of web front end and backend (Arduino Atmega, C, Eclipse)

Feb 2010 - Jun 2011

1 year 5 months

Testautomatisierer

Lear Corporation GmbH

Creation of test specifications in DOORS based on the functional specification
Leading the software test team
Code review
Development of automated tests with CAPL, CANDiVa, CANoe, CANape, and CANalyzer
Adaptation and validation of the ODX containers
Execution of diagnostics and system tests (KWP2000, UDS)
Bug tracking and analysis
Integration support at the tier-one supplier

Nov 2008 - May 2009

7 months

Author

Self-employed

Creation of extensive test scripts for automating diagnostic tests according to DIN ISO 14230 and 14229
Coordination and clarification of missing and misleading information with the customer
Evaluation, analysis, and documentation of test results
Visual preparation for management using Excel and PowerPoint

Jul 2008 - Oct 2008

4 months

Software Tester

Self-employed

Creation and layout of extensive test specifications with Microsoft Office
Development of OEM specifications and requirements
Specification of missing or misleading information and coordination internally as well as with the OEM
Creation of test specifications in English for automated tests

Sep 2007 - Jul 2008

11 months

Tester

Self-employed

Creation of ISTQB-compliant test specifications according to the V-model
Execution and documentation of tests
Analysis and evaluation of test results

May 2006 - Present

20 years 5 months

Publisher

Self-employed

Design of the book format and layout in collaboration with graphic designers using QuarkXPress
Support in editing
Creation of advertising materials with QuarkXPress
Coordination with printers and preparation of the press kit
PR, marketing, and sales

Sep 2005 - Apr 2007

1 year 8 months

System Integrator

Self-employed

Prequalification of system integration for the Mercedes C-Class W204 in the area of navigation and Bluetooth communication
Interface between development and test environment
Documentation of software versions and test results
Software release

Jun 2003 - Aug 2003

3 months

Database Administrator

Self-employed

Maintenance of Oracle 8i databases for navigation data from Opel, Porsche, and BMW
Documentation of the results with Word and Excel

Sep 2001 - May 2003

1 year 9 months

Software Qualifier

Self-employed

Software qualification according to the V-model
Analysis of test results and defect management
Documentation with Microsoft Word

Feb 2001 - Aug 2001

7 months

Hardware Developer

Self-employed

Hardware development and testing for automotive multimedia systems
Documentation of the test results with Visio and Word
Sample building for prototyping

Industry experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Sport, and Utilities.

Media and Entertainment

Automotive

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Sport

Utilities

Business area experience

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

Experienced in Quality Assurance, Marketing, Production, Sales, Information Technology, and Product Development.

Quality Assurance

Marketing

Production

Sales

Information Technology

Product Development

Skills

Test Automation
Software Testing
Error Diagnosis
Can / Can Diagnostics
Can, Lin, Gmlan, Bap, Doip
C / C++
C#
Xml With Dom/Sax
Odx
Svn
Git
Perforce
Python
Lua
Object-Oriented Architecture (Ooa)
Object-Oriented Design (Ood)
Object-Oriented Programming (Oop)
Sw Documentation
Automotive Quality Assurance
System Tests And Error Logging
Error Analysis And Issue Tracking
Testing Experience In Embedded Automotive
Creation Of Specifications
Creation Of Requirements Specifications
Sw Development Of Embedded Systems
Ios Apps
Database Connection To Existing Systems
Can / Lin Protocol
Canoe
Candiva
Canape
Canalyzer
Vag Vas Tester
Cp Tool
Testcomplete
Whitetest
Squish
Pytest
Cucumber
Bdd Testing
Poetry
Sw Requirements
System Tests
Creation Of Specifications In Doors
Aws Cloud Service
Google Cloud
Azure
Nextjs
Typescript
Full-Stack Development
Automotive
Medical Technology
Telecommunications Technology
Energy Technology
Marine
Astronomy
Aerospace

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

State-certified technician, focus on data processing · Electrical engineering

Certifications & licenses

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 28

Experience in Media and Entertainment 20.5 y

Avg length 1 y 8 m

Longest experience 20 y 4 m

Expertise

Recent roles IT Consultant, Developer, Test Developer

Main industries Media and Entertainment, Automotive, Information Technology

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Marketing, Production

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Member since

August 2025

Last update

August 2026

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

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

Ronny has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Ronny has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Ronny may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Ronny would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Consultant, Developer, Test Developer.

Ronny's most recent position is IT Consultant at MINT Kooperative eG.

In recent years, Ronny has worked for MINT Kooperative eG and Self-employed.

Ronny is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment, Automotive, and Information Technology. Ronny also has some experience in Manufacturing, Sport, and Utilities.

Ronny is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Production. Ronny also has some experience in Sales, Information Technology, and Product Development.

Ronny has recently worked in industries like Media and Entertainment, Automotive, and Information Technology.

Ronny has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Production, and Sales.

Ronny attended education in Electrical engineering.

Ronny has 1 certificate: ISTQB certificate, Foundation Level.

The availability of Ronny needs to be confirmed.

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