NXP Specialist in Germany

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

• Built a modular C++ 20 embedded Linux acquisition system on a Raspberry Pi, synchronizing IMU and dual-camera data streams to sub-millisecond accuracy.
• Integrated retro-reflective and contrast sensors to trigger acquisition and detect gaps between sorter rails.
• Implemented SPI & I2C sensor communication, GPIO interrupt handling with libgpiod, and CSV & JSON output.
• Designed a multi-threaded acquisition pipeline and an SPSC queue between acquisition and writer threads.
• Built a Python/HTML/CSS based web-server and validated the prototype in a DHL warehouse for defect detection.
• Documented software behavior, configuration, and results for maintainable handover and further development.

• Further development and maintenance of data management software in the nuclear sector
• Processing and resolution of problem reports
• Bug fixing and defect remediation
• Performance optimization of legacy code
• Analysis and remediation of security vulnerabilities
• Specification and conceptual design of new features
• Modernization of legacy codebase to C++17
• Technologies & tools: C++, ClearCase, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, Linux, Solaris, Shell-Script, VisualStudio
• Frontend – Smart Sensor Dashboard: development of a browser-based dashboard for real-time visualization of smart sensor data
• Technologies & tools: TypeScript, Angular, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MQTT, VisualStudio
• Implementation of embedded safety software for a magnetic levitation elevator system
• Requirements engineering
• Documentation and implementation of safety software for the magnetic levitation elevator control system and the central management system
• Creation and execution of unit tests for all implemented modules
• Technologies & tools: C/C++, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, VectorCAST, MISRA-C, Lint, Doxygen, Git

Consulting and support in the areas of sales/business/technology/development/marketing:

• Sales, Key Account Management
• Business Development, business/corporate development
• Partner management
• Program/project management
• Product management & marketing
• Technical marketing, content marketing
• New business, innovation and technologies

Until July 2021 active as advisor and consultant for Mixed Mode in the areas of Key Account Management, Project Management and Business Development.

From Q3/2021 successful delivery of various customer projects in the area of Business Development, corporate development, consulting, coaching, technical content management, sales and marketing:

• EMS service provider and PCB test house, inspection systems: revision of company portfolio and presentation. Integration of specialized distribution for optical inspection systems from Japan: content management, marketing, communication, web, sales automation, lead generation
• Full service marketing agency – technology marketing for industry: expansion of the existing B2B and B2C marketing portfolio with industrial and technology topics: content management, presentation and focus on "technical marketing", web, target market and customer analysis, lead automation, consulting
• Software product manufacturer & software development in the field of security for Embedded & IoT: company alignment and portfolio definition for an IoT and Embedded Security company with a SaaS solution for IoT device management: building a partner network to offer complete Embedded/IoT security solutions, technical content, company alignment and portfolio definition, strategy & planning, target market and customer analysis, product marketing/USPs for the security device management tool "IoT-Suite", standards and regulations for cyber resilience (e.g. CRA, NIS2, RED), web content, SEO, management of marketing and sales agencies, CRM, sales, presentations, trade fairs, congresses, building company webinars & events
• Software engineering service provider/system house for IoT, Embedded, web, mobile and desktop applications: business development, content creation, customer acquisition and sales
• Manufacturer of memory products with security features as an add-on: memory products in standard form factors (SD, CF, SSD...) are extended with security modules such as HSM, TPM or secure elements and thus offer users secure data storage, transfer and access. Also interesting as an upgrade or retrofit solution to meet the coming new regulations and requirements regarding cybersecurity such as CRA, RED and NIS2. Business & New Business Development for the area "Embedded IoT Solutions & Security", sales & marketing. Expansion of the pure semiconductor business to include security solutions and services. Interface between management, marketing, sales and product management. Building business partners, technology partners, system integrators and resellers from the Embedded, IoT, OT and IT environment. Creating reference designs/demos/lighthouse cases and proof of concepts for cross- and reference selling. Co-marketing with security partners. Technical content creation for web, sales and marketing, webinars, social media etc. Networking, participation in trade fairs, congresses and events. Lead generation, qualification, follow-up and conversion to customer. Product definition, USPs, features. Analysis of competitors, market positioning, target markets - strategy, concept and measures - go to market.
• Marketing agency group with sales and management consulting: consulting for companies on restructuring, market analysis and market entry, go-to-market concepts, customer acquisition and expansion, new customer generation, lead generation and management, concepts and execution of campaigns (web, mail, social media, phone outreach in person or with AI voice assistant, webinars...). Processing and managing customer product data for PIM product information and DAM data asset management systems. Focus on customers in the industrial and technology environment with products and services that need explanation.

Seqnaut and Sycosm (WIP) – Embedded Audio DSP & Synthesis Platform

• Embedded audio DSP framework — synthesizers, effects, drum machines; modular audio graph
• Sequencing: PianoRoll, StepGrid, MasterClock; 8-voice polyphonic synth; CLI + OSC
• Transient Detector — dual-envelope adaptive threshold, guitar attack detection
• Hardware: Teensy 4.1, custom AFE design tapping BOSS GX-100; MIDI FX integration

Label: C++23, C, Python, CMake, FreeRTOS, Teensy 4.1 (ARM Cortex-M7), Teensy Audio (Stoffregen), DaisySP, I2S/SAI, OSC, MIDI

• Interim Teamlead to setup a project with STM32 and NORA Bluetooth module.
• Customer is planning new hardware to replace existing hardware with Bluetooth communication instead cable connection.
• Project was already started but the requirements were not defined.
• System based on STM32 and Nora B106 CPU.
• Analyzing the existing available code base.
• Checking for possible solutions to get the project working.
• Defining the requirements.
• Applying some rules to improve the team communication.
• Working with the NRF tools to get the custom board based on NORA B106 (NRF5340) working.
• Implementation of a simple device communication by Bluetooth.
• Preparation of documentation.
• Leading communication meetings.
• Conducted discussions with customer.
• Tools used: JIRA, OneNote, Git, Confluence, Nordic NRF, Nora B106.

• Built custom Yocto Linux image with Docker support (NXP i.MX 6ULL)
• Developed distributed Python application (web interface, gas/temp control)
• Designed multiple docker containers for production and development
• Wrote documentation per IEC 62304

• Technically leading an international team on Aurix 2nd Generation (TC3XX) multicore AUTOSAR architecture, supporting various OEM programs.
• Responsible for customer security requirements analysis, asset identification, and deriving TARA and security concepts at the system level.
• Conducted system and software/hardware vulnerability analysis and implemented cybersecurity solutions using Crypto, HSM, MPU, BSW, OS, and ISO 21434-compliant stacks provided by Vector.
• Led architecture discussions with OEMs and suppliers to align cybersecurity strategies with vehicle platforms.
• Contributed to the design and integration and testing of SecOC, UDS authentication and wireless interfaces like WiFi, Bluetooth, V2X ensuring secure and seamless vehicle access.
• Addressed security challenges such as relay attacks, replay attacks, and credential spoofing through advanced threat modeling and mitigation strategies.

• Successfully integrated the Vector Flash Bootloader (FBL) for both NXP and TI SoCs within the Ford FNV3 and FNV4 audio amplifier projects.

• Achieved complete bootloader bring-up and ensured reliable operation, enabling secure and efficient firmware update capabilities.

• Developed a valid approach for running the Vector FBL entirely from RAM on the TI SoC, addressing unique architectural and memory handling challenges.

• Debugged and optimized NXP MCAL and TI MCAL configurations to ensure proper low-level hardware initialization.

• Managed specific constraints of DDR-only bootloader execution on TI SoC, including memory mapping and execution flow.

• Tools: Vector DaVinci Configurator, Vector CANoe

• Languages: C, Python

• Standards: AUTOSAR

• Designed and implemented embedded firmware in C/C++ for ARM-based microcontrollers and SoCs (STM32, NXP, Infineon)
• Worked across bare-metal, FreeRTOS, and Embedded Linux environments, contributing to BSP-level functionality, driver bring-up, and system integration
• Built, configured, and validated Embedded Linux systems using Yocto, including image build, boot validation, and runtime debugging
• Developed and executed unit, integration, and system-level tests, including HIL and SIL test scenarios on real hardware and simulated environments
• Created Python and Bash scripts to automate build, test execution, simulation runs, and reporting within CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Designed test cases from software and system-level requirements, covering normal operation, edge cases, and failure scenarios
• Performed low-level debugging using JTAG/GDB, analyzing boot issues, timing problems, interrupts, and peripheral behavior
• Developed and validated communication interfaces including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN using logs and external measurement tools
• Used simulation and virtual test environments to validate software behavior prior to hardware availability
• Read and interpreted hardware schematics to understand signal routing, pin multiplexing, and peripheral connections
• Supported PCB design and review activities using Altium tool, assisting with component selection, pin mapping, and bring-up readiness
• Collaborated with cross-functional hardware, firmware, and system teams to clarify requirements, document assumptions, and improve overall test coverage
• Developed web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6) and basic REST API development with Node.js
• Experience testing web applications and building UI automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver

• Developed a visualization module based on Toradex's Verdin iMX8M Plus.

• Created a project-specific Yocto BSP based on the "Toradex Yocto Project" (scarthgap).

• Adapted and created kernel drivers and device tree for the NXP i.MX8 processor used.

• Supported the GO product app on Linux / Yocto / systemd.

• Set up a Wi-Fi AP using hostap and dnsmasq.

• Products: Yocto, Embedded Linux.

• Skills: C++, Go, Yocto, i.MX8.

• Location: Remote.

• Development of a solar charge controller on an STM32 platform running FreeRTOS
• Development of embedded DSP software for automotive audio applications. Real-time signal processing software using C and Python/NumPy
• Development of serial drivers (SPI, I2C, UART) and real-time components in C for an electricity meter telemetry platform
• Unit testing with Unity and integration testing with Python

Development of the embedded firmware for a smart wearable to capture vital signs with smartphone connectivity:

• Architecture and implementation of the complete embedded firmware
• Connecting and processing various sensors for vital data collection
• Implementing BLE communication for the smartphone app
• Optimizing power consumption and battery life for wearable operation
• Technologies: BLE, Embedded C/C++, sensors, low-power design, Git, nRF52840, GCC, Azure

• Use case analysis

• Evaluation tests

• Hardware and software specification

• Component research

• Cost price calculation

• Project planning and control

• System design

• Circuit development and simulation

• PCB layout

• Reliability analysis

• Engineering/EMC tests

• Mixed-signal design (Multiprocessor)

• DC/DC design

• Manufacturable design

• Lightning protection

• Altium Designer

• LTSpice

• MS Office

• MS Project