Transportation and Mobility Industry Lead
and Consultant Senior Director
Key Contributions:
Spearheading Transportation & Mobility (T&M) strategy for Central Europe, driving innovation, fostering global adoption of a new Go-to-Market model, and delivering an integrated End-to-End Customer Journey aligned with organizational objectives.
Building and managing a high-performing team, successfully expanding from x to xx members, while co-leading xx additional employees across diverse geographies to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency.
Strengthening partnerships with major automotive clients, railway industries, and consulting firms, creating strategic alliances that accelerate growth, drive digital transformation, and unlock new market opportunities.
Representing Dassault SystĆØmes globally as a keynote speaker, thought leader, and T&M industry expert, significantly enhancing the organizationās influence and brand presence in key markets through impactful engagements.
Delivering exceptional results by leveraging expert leadership, a well-defined strategic vision, and deep industry knowledge, consistently driving operational excellence and measurable outcomes.
Dassault SystĆØmes ā Central Europe
2022 - now
Head of ADAS & Automated Driving Quality Coaching
Key Contributions:
Led the ADAS & Automated Driving central help desk, providing quality coaching and ensuring seamless operations across projects.
Defined and rolled out a structured framework for ADAS & Automated Driving projects, grounded in systems engineering principles.
Operationalized quality and systems engineering standards, driving process alignment and project efficiency.
Designed collaboration models and job splits between CARIAD and the brands, ensuring adherence to a logical reference system structure.
Delivered cutting-edge solutions, including a "Proof of Concept" from process design to execution and "Rapid Project Health Check" methodologies.
Enhanced industry benchmarks through the implementation of state-of-the-art verification and validation processes for ADAS & Automated Driving systems.
Achieved recognition for exemplary leadership, strategic vision, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
CARIAD, Volkswagen Group, Ingolstadt, Germany
2021 - 2022
Team coordinator ā Operationalization of Systems Engineering
AUDI AG, Ingolstadt, Germany
Department for Chassis Development, Driver Assistance Systems and Autonomous Driving
2019 - 2021
Key Contributions:
Led the operationalization of systems engineering processes and tools for chassis and automated driving pilot projects, ensuring ASPICE Level 2 compliance and enhanced project reliability.
Directed the rollout and comprehensive coaching of defined engineering solutions, aligning teams with strategic objectives and improving quality standards.
Coordinated cross-functional teams to integrate and validate critical missing processes, methods, and tools, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficiency in pilot projects.
Developed and implemented a comprehensive process model in collaboration with PMT workgroups and technical departments, streamlining workflows and aligning them with organizational goals.
Built and led a dedicated team of coaches who rotated between projects, enabling teams to adopt and apply ASPICE standards and systems engineering processes, methods, and tools effectively.
Ensured continuous quality improvement by introducing robust validation techniques, fostering knowledge-sharing practices, and promoting leadership-driven innovation within the organization.
Systems Engineering Specialist - Audi SEās Lead Architect
Key Contributions:
Acted as Audiās leading expert for Systems Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), spearheading the development and implementation of advanced methodologies tailored to the companyās strategic objectives.
Contributed significantly as a permanent member of the Audi Systems Engineering Steering Committee, influencing the design and rollout of high-level processes and ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
Played a vital role in knowledge transfer and capacity building by mentoring emerging talent and fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Participated in the prestigious Management Talent Circle and Development Program, further refining leadership skills, strategic thinking, and organizational influence.
Delivered presentations and actively engaged in collaborative projects to ensure the effective implementation of systems engineering standards across departments.
Championed the adoption of MBSE principles in key projects, enhancing operational efficiency and establishing a robust framework for future developments.
Supervised several master theses within the context of Systems Engineering, bridging academic research with practical applications and driving innovation in technical development.
AUDI AG, Ingolstadt, Germany
Department for Strategy and Systems Engineering
2017 - 2019
Group Project Manager A-VW
(Requirements Management in the VW group)
Key Contributions:
Group Project Manager (A-VW Requirements Management): Led the development of processes, methods, and tools for modern requirements management across Volkswagen Group brands, serving over xx,xxx users. Ensured scalable and efficient solutions that addressed the needs of diverse stakeholders.
Audi Brand Representative: Represented Audi in the A-VW group project, driving alignment between brand-specific requirements and Volkswagen Group strategies. Acted as the key liaison to harmonize processes and tools for the group-wide initiative.
PMT Specialist (Processes, Methods, and Tools): Designed and implemented comprehensive frameworks for requirements management, significantly enhancing operational workflows and standardization across the organization.
Agile Program Manager: Coordinated several agile teams following Scrum practices, ensuring effective program execution and iterative development of PMT solutions.
Played a pivotal role in optimizing technical development processes, contributing to the "Strategy and Technical Development Processes" department by integrating innovative practices with long-term strategic goals.
AUDI AG, Ingolstadt, Germany
Department for Strategy and Technical Development Processes
2016 - 2017
Senior Expert in Systems Engineering
Key Contributions:
Project Management: Directed a flagship Industry 4.0 project, focusing on innovative product development, system architecture, and strategic planning for advanced light systems.
Systems Engineering Expertise: Delivered consultancy for projects in vehicle systems, aerospace, and systems engineering, introducing advanced methodologies for optimal execution.
International Collaboration: Led the instituteās global partnerships, fostering cooperation with research organizations and industrial stakeholders to drive innovation.
Successful Project Acquisition: Secured 5 research projects and 2 industrial collaborations, significantly advancing the instituteās strategic goals.
Research Contributions: Published 8 impactful papers, including a featured opening article in the "International Journal on Advances in Systems and Measurements," enhancing Fraunhofer's reputation in innovation and systems engineering.
Fraunhofer IEM "Institute for Mechatronic Systems Design", Paderborn, Germany
2014 - 2016
Senior Research Associate
Key Contributions:
Project Management: Led the European Joint Project TRAFFIS (Test and Training Environment for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), managing its successful execution and outcomes.
International Collaboration: Oversaw cooperation between two Egyptian research institutes and the University of Paderborn, enhancing cross-border research efforts and strengthening academic-industry ties.
Research Leadership: Directed various research and industrial projects in driver assistance systems, systems engineering, virtual prototyping, and simulation technologies.
Academic Mentorship: Supervised 12 master theses, guiding students through complex research challenges in systems engineering and related domains.
Innovation and Excellence: Earned a doctorate "with distinction" for a dissertation on reconfigurable driving simulators, integrating cutting-edge concepts in virtual prototyping.
Team and Financial Management: Managed a team of six employees and successfully executed a multi-million-euro project, showcasing strong leadership and strategic oversight.
Research Contributions: Published 11 papers, including award-winning work at the Fifth International Conference on Advances in System Simulation (SIMUL 2013).
University of Paderborn, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Paderborn, Germany
Department of Product Engineering
(under Prof. JĆ¼rgen Gausemeier)
2009 - 2014
Application Engineer
Key Contributions:
Real-Time Testing Development: Designed, developed, and implemented a state-of-the-art real-time test tool for driver assistance systems, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of system validations.
Traffic Simulation Advancement: Expanded traffic simulation models created during masterās research, transforming them into a robust, market-ready product, widely adopted for driver assistance system testing.
Training and Knowledge Transfer: Designed and delivered comprehensive internal and external training programs for employees and customers, ensuring seamless adoption and effective use of dSPACE tools and methodologies.
Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Expertise: Managed the commissioning and execution of various HIL projects for high-profile clients in Europe, Korea, and Japan. Projects focused on advanced driver assistance systems, motor dynamics, and vehicle dynamics, tailored to diverse customer requirements.
Project Leadership: Successfully led multiple high-impact projects, ensuring on-time delivery, client satisfaction, and adherence to technical excellence. Demonstrated the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with global clients.
Client Collaboration: Worked closely with international customers to design and implement bespoke solutions, enhancing the applicability of dSPACE systems across multiple industries.