AUTOSAR Experts in Germany

With project PRIZMA, DB will modernize its infrastructure on the one hand, and develop a fail-safe IT landscape on the other hand, which can be restored quickly and securely in case of a disaster.

• Capture current architectures of existing systems as well as methodical consulting and development of target architectures
• Deepen and maintain the building plan / target IT landscape
• Implement technical architecture concepts & architecture descriptions
• Implement migration concepts for updating and further developing the platform and information systems
• Assess submitted improvement suggestions as part of the project
• Capability management: identify capability gaps, develop target visions, and support transformation planning within the enterprise architecture.
• Create a compatibility matrix of the components in use and compare dependencies of specific versions
• Create an IT concept for extending the platform with the following topics: hardware and software requirements, security, licensing, high availability, load balancing, backup & recovery, update strategy, monitoring integration, etc.
• Coordinate with business architects as well as technical architects from the cross-functional architecture area of the PRISMA program for the topics (backup, Active Directory, monitoring, Citrix, and business applications ...)
• Status meetings and alignment of project planning with the Release Train Engineer / Project Manager
• Advise the Release Train Engineer / Project Manager in identifying project risks
• Advise the System Architect Engineers in steering the implementation of the concept
• Implement the IT concept
• Document the infrastructure

Label: MS Project, LINUX, Windows, ORACLE, Java, REST, SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange, UML, Enterprise Architect, BPMN, AZURE, AWS, V-MODEL, Micro Service, VisualStudio, SAP S/4HANA, SCRUM(SAFE), ESB (TIBCO), Python, Innovator, LeanIX (TOGAF), Ansible, Ansible Tower, Ansible Automation, ROBOT, SpringBoot

• Field: Automotive / Amplifier
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• Mercedes Benz AG: MBOS 2.0 Amp581
• Coordination of an international software team
• Setting up and adapting development structures
• Representing software topics in all committees and meetings
• Coordination of various software suppliers
• Software responsibility for VDA 6.3 Audit & ASPICE Assessment

• Directed full lifecycle of embedded software projects including LiDAR, BMS, OCU, and Cybersecurity systems.
• Coordinated internal and external stakeholders including suppliers like Bosch, Bertrandt, Magna, Continental and IAV.
• Managed cross-country teams of 12–15 engineers, conducting project onboarding and role-based training.
• Implemented change control and risk registers for safety-critical automotive platforms.
• Oversaw project schedules using MS Project, JIRA, and Azure DevOps to ensure milestone alignment and transparency.
• Extensive hands-on expertise in test planning and execution for ECUs in compliance with Automotive SPICE (SWE.4–SWE.6) and ISO 26262.
• Led digital transformation project with a cross-functional team of 15+, ensuring successful integration of systems and workflows.
• Maintained project overviews and tracking in tools like Milestones (Daimler) and MS Project, and managed status reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Coordinated with third-party transformation partners and ensured timely delivery of decision templates and risk assessments.
• Applied PRINCE2 methodology for structured delivery; facilitated agile ceremonies and maintained Confluence-based documentation.
• Strong leadership in cross-functional teams and working in agile environments (SAFe, Scrum).
• Successfully led and supported IT and transformation projects, including those in regulated sectors (e.g., KRITIS or energy sector).
• Represented or supported overall project leadership in large-scale transformation programs.
• Maintained and updated complex project plans (Gantt charts, milestone tracking, and resource allocation).
• Coordinated workstreams and interdisciplinary teams; ensured timely delivery of all work packages.
• Acted as central communication point between project team, senior management, external vendors, and transformation partners.
• Prepared and delivered concise status reports, steering committee presentations, and decision memos.
• Identified project risks, maintained risk registers, and led mitigation planning.
• Assessed resource needs and supported reallocation based on project priorities and constraints.
• Proficient in JIRA, Milestones, Confluence, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Used both Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall (PRINCE2, PMI) methodologies.
• Created and tracked action lists, meeting protocols, and backlog items.
• Conducted critical analysis of project progress, resource bottlenecks, and deliverable timelines.
• Ensured alignment of transformation goals with enterprise IT architecture and business objectives.

• Developed model-based software for hydrogen tank control units using MATLAB/Simulink, aligned with ISO 26262 functional safety requirements
• Performed system integration and software verification across MIL and HIL environments using dSPACE and Vector tools
• Defined software architecture (SADS) with interface specifications for CAN, analog, and digital communication protocols
• Generated production-ready embedded C code using Simulink Embedded Coder; created and maintained A2L calibration files with CANape
• Designed and executed MIL/HIL test cases ensuring full coverage of functional and safety requirements
• Implemented CODESYS PLC applications on IFM ecomatController; applied CAN and Modbus TCP/IP communication protocols
• Contributed to HMI/UI development using Qt/C++ on Linux (Qt Creator)
• Applied agile Kanban workflow with Git-based version control (Bitbucket)

Tools: MATLAB, Simulink, CANape, CANalyzer, PCAN-View, Embedded Coder, CODESYS, TTC2038/PXROS, Codebeamer, Jira, Git

• SW project coordination, integration of cyber security functions, and planning/tracking of processes (CS-DIA) with the customer
• Team management, preparation of cyber security qualification, and conducting audits
• Multinational team (Serbia, Germany) and supplier support (Tier 2: Renesas, Eeins, Argus …)

Project: Intelligent Light Communication Software — Audi

• Analysis and clarification of system requirements with the customer and translation into software architecture and design decisions
• Architecture and implementation of CAN FD and SPI communication on NXP S32K312
• Design and development of flash bootloader, flash driver, and boot manager for secure OTA-capable updates
• Configuration of the AUTOSAR BSW architecture (Dcm, Dem, NvM, BswM, Os, Mcu, Port, Com stack, Rtc) for portability and maintainability
• Design of the crypto stack (Csm, CryIf, Crypto) for secure flash and diagnostic data; integration of the NXP HSE core and wrapper layer
• Integration of customer-specific modules (Sfd, Ivd, Npm) into the Vector AUTOSAR stack
• Definition of the memory architecture: Memmap, CMake, and linker script configuration
• Leading board bring-up for the Audi light demo platform; implementation of diagnostic routines and identifiers

E-Drive Control

• Performed Model-Based Development (MBD) of application software (ASW) functions for E-Drive control using AVL & customer toolchains
• Translated product requirements into scalable, high-performance Simulink models for high-visibility projects, ensuring compliance with V-Model, AUTOSAR, ASPICE, ISO 26262, MAAB, MISRA, MXAM
• Automatic code generation (.c, .h, .arxml) using Embedded Coder
• Analyzed and derived system and ASW requirements, along with test cases, using PTC Integrity, CodeBeamer & PikeTec TPT
• Performed Verification & Validation of ASW using MIL/SIL/HIL, model/code coverage, exception report, req. & test case traceability
• Reviewed requirements, test cases and ASW, providing feedback to testing & development teams to drive bug fixes & improvements
• Created signals in Visu-IT-ADD & Vector DaVinci Developer Classic
• Documented ASW functions using Visu-IT-FunDoc & customer tool
• Updated enterprise architecture (EA) framework for system & ASW
• Created whitebox specifications for Inverter subsystem using Visio
• Commissioned & tested Inverters on Power HIL
• Mentored colleagues to foster collaboration & knowledge sharing

Stellar SR6 G7 line, 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-R52+ MCU.

• MISRA-C, C99, Greenhills ARM compiler
• Dassault AUTOSAR Builder
• EB Tresos
• Sparx Enterprise Architect 16.1
• VS Code
• Python xml, lxml, NumPy and Pandas

ISO 26262, ISO 21434, hypervisor, key management, HSM. Tooling & automation. LieberLieber LemonTree + Sparx EA. Jira, Confluence, SharePoint. Git/Github. DevOps through Jenkins & Conan.

• Spearheaded the EU market entry strategy for L3/L4 autonomous logistics vehicles, driving the technological localization and deployment of the parent company’s smart robotics portfolio.
• Orchestrated technical alignment between top-tier autonomous driving suppliers across China and Europe, translating complex client requirements into precise engineering specifications compliant with EU standards.
• Cultivated strategic joint R&D initiatives with leading European universities, research institutes, and enterprises, accelerating the transition of cutting-edge robotic concepts into commercial products.
• Directed the end-to-end architecture of intelligent warehousing solutions, guiding cross-functional teams in optimizing hardware integration for autonomous vehicles & robots, and overall system performance.
• Led the R&D of high-fidelity simulation and AI algorithms using NVIDIA Isaac Sim & Lab, establishing robust "Sim-to-Real" pipelines to train and validate dynamic path planning optimization, intelligent obstacle avoidance, and complex navigation stacks prior to physical deployment.
• Maintained hands-on oversight of the core system architecture, focusing on bottom-level performance tuning, AI model inference acceleration with TensorRT/ONNX Runtime, and sensor integration.

• Identified and resolved AUTOSAR violations in master code to ensure compliance with automotive software standards
• Verified product requirements against implementations using DOORS, ensuring full traceability and alignment with ISO 26262
• Managed and refined JIRA tickets, documented processes in Confluence, and maintained version control via GIT/Bitbucket
• Performed post-rebase code cleanup and validation across branches to maintain consistency in automotive software development
• Applied quality management principles to ensure compliance with automotive SPICE/ASPICE processes, including DSP and audio-related software validation
• Leveraged knowledge of Xtensa chips for low-level optimization in automotive C/C++ embedded systems

• Technical lead of diagnostics activities for eDCT transmissions and drive systems in the area of hybrid (HEV), mild-hybrid (MHEV), and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV)
• Responsibility for the development and validation of DTC strategies (OBD / EOBD) for markets in North and South America and the EU
• Coordination between interdisciplinary teams (system development, software, safety, calibration, after-sales)
• Creation and maintenance of diagnostic specifications (DID, DTC matrix, snapshot, freeze frame) according to STLA standards
• Support with troubleshooting, validation tests, EOL processes, and internal audits
• Technical interface to suppliers (Bosch, Valeo, etc.) in the area of actuators, sensors, and electric pumps
• Creation of diagnostic RFQ

• Consulting and project management for customers such as Advantest, IBM, Mercury Computer Systems Inc, Adara Networks, Themis Computers, CheckPoint, Smart Technologies Inc, Soma Networks Inc, Plus Server AG, Positron Inc.

• Roles: software team lead, sub-project lead, system sub-project lead, system engineering, requirements engineering and management, QA and process expert.

• Automotive industry experience (2008–2025) with customers such as Elektrobit, Valeo, Magna, Bosch, Continental, Schaeffler, BMW, TRW, ALPS.

• Project examples:

• Hanon Systems: CI/CD development and test automation (ETAS ISOLAR AUTOSAR, Jenkins, AWS, Azure).

• Magna Inc. and GETRAG: consulting for SW integration and process improvement (ASPICE audit, ASIL-B).

• Valeo: SW project lead for Park Assist and Volvo/JLR, release planning, mentoring, process adjustments, ASPICE compliance.

• Schaeffler AG: system engineer and SW project lead, development of functional specifications, sub-process frameworks for RM, CM, V&V.

• Mahle Electric Drives: system requirements engineer, algorithm optimization, embedded C/C++, unit and integration tests.

• Bosch/Daimler: design and development of multi-core AUTOSAR and RTE layers, continuous integration framework, change management.

• Elektrobit: development of AUTOSAR BSW configuration tools, bootloader framework, performance optimization, debugging.

• ALPS Automotive/CDN Automotive: memory-efficient AUTOSAR architecture, BSW and ASW integration, automation of documentation and code generation.

• KOM Technologies Group: internal SW development subcontracting for Daimler OHCM, CAN driver, SSA integration, AURIX MCAL development.

• Extensive Linux/automotive experience (2005–2025) at MBTI, Advantest Corporation, Harman Samsung, Valeo, Molabo GmbH, Continental Automotive, Mercury Computer Systems Inc, General Dynamics Mission Systems, US Telco Vendor, Adara Networks, Positron Inc, Soma Networks Inc, CheckPoint, NDA projects, Plus Server AG, KOM Technologies Group (R&D).

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• Led strategic software development of fusion algorithms for precise object tracking, trajectory prediction, and environment modeling based on multimodal sensor data (e.g., camera, LiDAR, radar, GNSS, IMU)
• Developed and implemented navigation algorithms for autonomous vehicles, including path planning, obstacle avoidance, and sensor fusion of visual, inertial, and distance-based sensor sources
• Automated extraction and training processes with CI/CD
• Developed and optimized data pipelines and processes in Microsoft Azure using Apache Spark, Databricks, and PySpark
• Developed and optimized embedded software for automotive control units
• Designed latency-critical software for real-time control in robotic systems with RTOS (freeRTOS, SAFERTOS)
• Used the Vector toolchain (CANdela, DaVinci, CANoe) for configuration and diagnostics
• Optimized existing data pipelines and processes (ETL, data warehouse, SQL)
• Developed and trained machine learning models using PyTorch
• Created deep-learning-based object detection and visual SLAM algorithms, trained on combined data from camera, LiDAR, and IMU sensors
• Implemented computer vision algorithms for object detection and classification in robotic systems using OpenCV and YOLO, utilizing synchronized image and depth data
• Implemented behavior-based control systems for autonomous robots using ROS2 Behavior Trees
• Performed testing, release, and integration of sensor fusion algorithms into automotive production programs
• Ensured adherence to proper software development processes and safety standards to guarantee high data quality (MISRA, ISO 26262, ASPICE)