Versatile Embedded Software expert with 30+ years of hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle

- 30-year veteran of the automotive sector.
- End-to-end development expertise, spanning requirements, testing, and production launch.
- Strong professional seniority and leadership maturity.
- Proven track record in international business settings.

• Requirements Management
• Technische Projektleitung / Teamleitung9 J.
• Test Management
• Anforderungsspezifikationen
• C (Programmiersprache)
• Embedded Software4 J.
• Embedded Systems
• Projektkoordinator
• SW developer
• Test Automation

Project & Technical Leadership
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End-to-end management of complex electronic system development for automotive applications, from concept to series production.
• Proven track record in technical project leadership, including team coordination, resource planning, budget oversight, and stakeholder communication in international environments (Germany, USA, Korea, India, China).
• Experience as interim team leader (mechatronics) and acting project manager, with responsibility for technical decision-making, risk management, and conflict resolution.
• Strong ability to define processes in unclear workflows, introduce ALM tools (e.g., codeBeamer), and align cross-functional teams.


Software Development & Engineering
• Embedded software development including C programming, requirements management (DOORS, Polarion), and functional safety (AFSP certified).
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Hands-on experience with model-based design (Matlab, ASCET), automated code generation, and software integration for safety-critical systems.
• Development of diagnostic protocols and control unit specifications, with expertise in version control and debugging tools.


Testing & Quality Assurance
• Comprehensive software testing expertise, including system testing, SIL & HIL testing (dSPACE, ETAS), and test automation (Python, dSPACE AutomationDesk).
• Test planning and execution for climate control units, engine mounts, and diagnostic systems, with a focus on quality assurance and root cause analysis.
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Proficiency in test management tools and test specification creation.


Requirements & Process Management
• Skilled in requirements engineering (IREB certified), including definition, traceability, and validation using DOORS, Polarion, and codeBeamer.
• Implementation of Automotive SPICE processes and ALM tools to streamline development workflows and improve collaboration.
• Experience in process definition for mechatronic systems, including template creation and toolchain integration.


Soft Skills & Languages
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in customer negotiation, conflict resolution, and cross-cultural team leadership.
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Fluent in German, English, and Polish

Embedded Systems, Firmware, Embedded C, RTOS, Microcontroller, Debugging, Test Automation, CI/CD, Software Quality, Code Reviews, Agile & V-Modell, Technical Leadership, Team Lead, Technical Coaching, Software Architecture, System Design,  Safety-Critical Systems, ISO 26262, AUTOSAR, MISRA-C, JIRA, Confluence, Git, SVN, Static Code Analysis, Docker, Continuous Integration, Hardware-Software Integration, Low-Level Programming, Real-Time Systems, Embedded Testing, HIL Testing, SIL Testing, Technical Documentation, System Integration, Prototyping, Fault Management, Bug Tracking, Lauterbach Debugger, Vector Toolchain (CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape), Eclipse, MS Project, MS Office, DXL, IBM Change, ClearQuest, MKS Integrity, HP Quality Center, Renesas, Motorola, Virtual Machines, CAN, K-Line, LIN.