System Architect & Product Developer for IIoT/IoT, Robotics, Cybersecurity and Medical Devices. Architecture, firmware/software...

3/2021 – offen

Steve is an entrepreneur and professional System Architect specialized in Solution Architecture and System Architecture. He designs robust, scalable, and maintainable architectures for complex systems across Industrial IoT (EtherCAT, PROFINET, CANopen), robotics, 3D/CNC machines, Medical Device IoT, cybersecurity, and manufacturing solutions.
As a freelance consultant, he provides end-to-end customer software and firmware solutions, as well as PCB design and development for complex mixed-signal, high-speed, and industrial-grade electronics, supporting fieldbus networks, robotics control systems, CNC/3D machine electronics, and connected medical platforms. With a strong background in electronics, embedded systems, firmware, and software development, he enables full end-to-end architectures—from embedded and real-time communication networks to cloud and enterprise platforms.
Steve leads projects from concept to series production, translating business and regulatory requirements into reliable designs and ensuring key quality attributes such as performance, security, resilience, traceability, and long-term evolvability. He improves product quality and delivery through engineering best practices, including CI/CD, structured validation, and production-oriented development processes.
His expertise includes industrial connectivity and integration using protocols such as PROFINET, EtherCAT, CANopen, OPC-UA, and MQTT, enabling advanced and secure IIoT/IoT solutions. He also contributes to cross-domain initiatives spanning defense, finance, and AI agent-based architectures.

Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, Elektroingenieur, Embedded Entwicklung / hardwarenahe Entwicklung, Embedded Linux, Programmierer C, C++, Python, Softwareentwickler, Softwaretester, System Architektur, Systems Engineering

2/2019 – 12/2021

Kübler GmbH - 11/2019 - 12/2021

1) Kübler GmbH — Senior Embedded System Engineer (Nov 2019 – Dec 2021)
Senior Embedded System Engineer | Kübler GmbH | Hamburg, Germany | Hybrid

As a Senior Embedded System Engineer at Kübler GmbH, I led the development of PROFINET Absolute Encoders (Multiturn, SIL3) based on Hilscher netX 90 for the Sendix F58xx encoder family. I was responsible for the full product lifecycle—from concept and requirements through architecture, implementation, verification, and certification—ensuring delivery of a high-quality, certified PROFINET device.

Key responsibilities & achievements
System concept, requirements engineering, and firmware architecture design
Development of the PROFINET IRT Encoder Profile
Integration, validation, and PROFINET device certification support
End-to-end ownership of development phases including analysis, implementation, and release readiness.


2) Honeywell — Senior System Engineer (Mar 2019 – Nov 2019)
Senior System Engineer | Honeywell | On-site

As a Senior System Engineer at Honeywell, I contributed to the Advanced Visual Docking Guidance System (A-VDGS) project. My work focused on system analysis, design, integration testing, and verification, supporting safety and operational efficiency in airport docking systems. I used Enterprise Architect (Sparx EA) for modelling and specification work, and supported the embedded Linux environment setup and test integration.

Key responsibilities & achievements
System integration and module/system testing
Requirements and specification analysis, verification, and traceability
Setup and support of Embedded PC Linux (CentOS 7) for A-VDGS integration
OPC-UA communication and system-level troubleshooting
Tech Stack: C/C++, Linux CentOS 7, Redis, MariaDB, OPC-UA, SoapUI.

Continuous Integration, Embedded Entwicklung / hardwarenahe Entwicklung, Embedded Systems, Linux Entwicklung

9/2017 – 1/2019

As a System Engineer at Airbus, I concentrated on validating technical specifications and system interfaces for the ACMS while also creating a software tool to extract data from Airbus A320/A350 flight data recorders. Additionally, I supported big data predictive maintenance and contributed to the development of electronic controls for fuel cell engine prototypes, highlighting my capability to deliver innovative engineering solutions in the aviation sector.
• System specification validation.
• Software tool development for fly data recorder and data analysis.
• Develop control system for the 2° generation fuel cell engine in ZAL.
Skills: CANopen · XML · Airbus A320 · SysML - UML · MISRA · XML Schema Definition (XSD) · Systems Engineering

Embedded Entwicklung / hardwarenahe Entwicklung, Embedded Systems, Softwareentwicklung (allg.), Systems Engineering