Automation Engineering Experts in Germany

• Led the hardware development and validation of a safety-critical 400-V battery management system (BMS) for the TOGG SUV program; performed system architecture reviews, schematic validations, EMC and reliability tests, and root cause analyses in compliance with relevant automotive standards (ECE-R10, CISPR25, ISO-26262). Coordinated cross-country EU engineering teams, customer reviews, and technical documentation to deliver a production-ready, validated system.

• Architected and integrated 22 state-of-the-art ADAS validation vehicles for BMW ADCAM and LIDAR programs at Magna Electronics; synchronized up to 26 heterogeneous sensors (LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, GNSS/INS) using PTP-based timing architectures. Defined the system architecture, HW/SW interfaces for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) rework, sensor integration strategies, and data acquisition frameworks. This enabled scalable vehicle-level validation, improved validation efficiency by 25%, and reduced project costs by €1.45 million.

• End-to-end validation and integration of automotive radar platforms for a Daimler project at Continental. Developed automated open-loop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments to accurately test target tracking KPIs, field-of-view limits, and thermal and voltage-related ECU state machines. Skilled use of a highly complex toolchain consisting of CANoe, Lauterbach Trace32, RADAR target simulators, and EMC shielding chambers for RF and system validation. Synchronized global, interdisciplinary teams to speed up troubleshooting and close critical technical gaps.

• Reconstructed and validated the product architecture of an electromechanical e-bike by integrating and troubleshooting critical subsystems (BMS, motor control, sensors, HMI, electronic locking systems). Built a comprehensive system-level test bench for functional testing, fault reproduction, and performance analysis; coordinated suppliers and implemented corrective actions to improve reliability and traceability.

• Defined the system architecture and validation strategy for a LIDAR platform developed in cooperation with Elmos Semiconductor; evaluated optical measurement concepts, SPAD detector integration, and system requirements, and created technical recommendations for product development and verification.

• Developed LabVIEW-based automation and verification software for a high-precision hydraulic and electromechanical test system for FTE Automotive; integrated NI DAQ hardware for high-frequency real-time capture of physical measurements. Developed automated test sequences, programmable endurance tests, troubleshooting routines, data logging, and analysis tools to improve test efficiency and traceability.

• Successfully delivered full engineering life cycles for well-known industrial customers (Magna, Continental, Farasis, FTE Automotive, BMW, Daimler, TOGG) – from requirements engineering and proof of concept to system integration and validation, technical documentation, supplier coordination, and user training.

• Review and assessment of the existing situation
• Identification and definition of implementation measures to close existing gaps

• Delivered technical documentation and managed projects in electrical engineering, electronics, IT, automation and solar technology
• Served as sales representative
• Project manager and project engineer in renewable energy, electrical engineering, electronics and automation technology
• Produced technical documentation for clients including NRM Netzdienste GmbH (Frankfurt am Main), Salzgitter Flachstahl warm rolling mills, benthin GmbH and others

• Development of safety-related embedded software for a mobile machine on a Hydac TTC 2390 controller.
• Implementation in C with consideration of SIL 3 / ASIL D and MISRA-C:2025.
• Implementation of communication via CAN, CANopen, and J1939.

Standards, guidelines and norms: ISO 26262, IEC 61508, MISRA-C:2025

Technologies: C99, Hydac TTC 2390, Infineon TriCore Aurix TC397, Hightec C/C++ Compiler, PC-lint Plus, CAN, CANopen, J1939, MISRA-C:2025

• Adding/creating test specifications
• Performing regression tests
• Performing release tests
• Analyzing Jira tickets
• Identifying software defects and fixing them with C#

Building and establishing sales and marketing processes, as well as candidate management for executive and transformation mandates between Europe and Asia

• Initial situation**

• Asia-Connect started as a partnership for placing interim executives. After the first sales activities, scalable structures for sales, marketing, and candidate management were missing. With growing demand and the involvement of additional partners, there was a need for clear processes, defined interfaces, and reliable reporting in order to manage growth in a planned way and deliver mandates efficiently.

• Responsibility & approach**

• Built clearly structured end-to-end processes for sales, marketing, and candidate management.

• Implemented standardized candidate management from first contact to talent pool.

• Introduced binding marketing guidelines, including agency management and SEO implementation.

• Established a KPI-based content and reporting process.

• Introduced weekly KPI reviews and forecasts to manage marketing and sales.

• Implemented a structured sales process from lead-to-opportunity to contract closing.

• Piloted and continuously improved all processes in day-to-day operations.

• Results & impact**

• Introduced uniform marketing standards, including stable agency management (content output +60%).

• Established a KPI-driven content and reporting process with regular performance reviews (engagement rate >45%).

• Implemented a structured sales process from lead to close, with clear phase and decision logic.

• Implemented an end-to-end candidate management process with clear quality criteria and a scalable data basis (time-to-shortlist –40%).

• Increased efficiency in mandate fulfillment through shorter lead times and better coordination between sales and candidate management.

• Created a scalable operational base to integrate additional partners and grow the network.

• Interim leadership responsibility for realigning the entire leadership organization – away from classic target setting and solution specification toward a teal-oriented organization with clear responsibility for each individual employee.
• Stabilization of production processes and reduction of the backlog in all customer projects.
• Building up the necessary material inventory (agreed with end customers by contract) – eliminated backlogs and special runs, achieved 2 weeks of material inventory.
• From the start of the assignment, also took over overall technical responsibility for Research & Development (R&D).
• In addition to the CSO/COO role, took over responsibility for controlling and finance in the last 9 months.

• Consulting and development of suitable communication concepts between S7-300 and S7-1500, taking the existing PROFIBUS infrastructure into account
• Technical support for connecting the S7-300 controllers to the existing recipe data block of the S7-1500
• Assisting in the development of the communication sequence for recipe access (read, write, acknowledge, status handling)
• Configuration of S7 communication (PUT/GET)
• Creation and adaptation of WinCC V7 scripts (C scripts and VBS scripts) for WinCC-based recipe management
• Development, optimization, and integration of recipe processes into the existing WinCC project structure
• Commissioning of the new communication interfaces and recommissioning of the recipe logic on existing systems
• Creation of technical documents: communication sequences, functional descriptions, commissioning documentation

• Acquisition activities
• Reporting

• Development and implementation of technical guidelines for electrical and mechanical systems
• Development of the electrical safety organisation as responsible electrician (gVEFK)
• Implementation and oversight of DCIM and related technical software solutions
• Design of technical solutions for lifecycle infrastructure and customer projects

• Cobot-Consulting – Founder & Owner (since 2016) Independent consulting in collaborative robotics, CE compliance, functional safety, automation, and AI.

• Faude Automatisierungstechnik GmbH – Founder & Managing Director (1990–2015) Built and led a company specializing in robotics and industrial automation. From 2009, pioneered the introduction of collaborative robotics in Germany and Europe. Sold the company to KUKA Systems in 2015.

• AI Consultant – TÜV-certified (since 2025) Consulting on AI strategies, AI use cases, process optimization, and the cost-effective use of AI in companies.

• Web and software development
• Project work

• Operations and rehabilitation
• During this time, development of:
• Websites zentivo-holding.com zyntra3d.com plancodeautomation.com
• Stock trading software
• Automated trading of all financial instruments listed on the stock exchange, with AI integration
• Project management software
• Automated project administration and project management with automated creation of material lists, electrical schematics, PLC programs, HMI programs, AI functions in control technology, project schedules and cost calculations, as well as quotation preparation and cost tracking.
• AI integration
• 3D printing management
• Various methods for creating 3D models from photos, videos or drawings.
• Creation of files suitable for 3D printing, 3D printer management via API.
• AI integration

Tools: Visual Studio, Codex and Cursor, HTML, Java, Python, PHP, C#, Python, SQL, Jason Script.

• Project and construction management in the fields of steel production, mining, drive technology and power quality
• Consulting and sales in the fields of medical technology, security equipment and video surveillance
• Wholesale of machinery / technological equipment and medical technology