Contact Information
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
Microcontrollers
Protocols & Interfaces
Tools & Software
Core Competencies
Verification & Validation
Infrastructure & DevOps
Control Engineering
Bare Metal & RTOS Programming
Rapid Prototyping & CAD
Certifications
Domains of Expertise
Automotive & Electromobility
Industrial Automation & IoT
Consumer Electronics & Home Automation
Smart Buildings & Energy Management
Renewables & Battery Storage Systems
Robotics & Cybernetics
Rail & Hybrid
Medical Devices & Healthcare
Standards & Norms
IEC 61508
ISO 26262
IEC 61131-3
ASPICE
MISRA
Key Projects
Smart Grid Applications & Automated Testing
Nov 2025 - Present
- Development and validation of ripple control receivers for Smart-Grid applications
- Implementation of automated system tests using Python
- Analysis of communication protocols and assurance of firmware integrity
- Optimization of CI/CD pipelines and provisioning of scalable test environments using Docker
- Setup of Grafana dashboards for real-time visualization of test metrics and system status
- Proactive maintenance of test benches and automation of system workflows via Cronjobs
Advanced Embedded Security & IoT Telemetry
May 2025 - Oct 2025
- Designed a Secure Bootloader (STM32) and OTA update mechanisms to ensure Chain-of-Trust
- Built real-time telemetry dashboards and data pipelines for IoT device fleet monitoring
- Implemented CAN bus security features and optimized MQTT communication
- Architected a modular Dual-MCU system separating real-time vehicle tasks (STM32) and cloud connectivity (Pico2W)
- Implemented data acquisition via OBD-II PIDs and UDS (ISO 14229) for vehicle diagnostics
- Developed logging algorithms using FreeRTOS and FatFS
Experience
Founder & Lead Engineer
EmbedLabs • Sep 2025 - Present
- Providing specialized embedded systems engineering and QA consultancy for clients
- Delivering end-to-end firmware development and validation services for IoT and Automotive sectors
- Designing custom HIL/SIL automation frameworks and managing cloud-connected embedded deployments
Software Test Engineer (Consultant)
BMZ Germany GmbH • Jan 2025 - Apr 2025
- Designed, executed, and documented system-level tests, including HiL/ECU tests
- Built and programmed software and hardware test environments
- Expanded and automated the testing toolchain and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)
- Managed and edited CDD and DBC files; maintained long-term endurance test systems
- Administered JIRA projects for defect tracking and project management
- Created test specifications for automated regression testing and analyzed infrastructure requirements
HiL Test Engineer (Consultant)
Rolls-Royce Solutions GmbH • Oct 2022 - Nov 2024
- Developed and adapted automation scripts and test infrastructure for several projects simultaneously
- Led requirements analysis and test system design for different QA projects, mainly rail & hybrid (Motor Management Systems and Train Automation Systems)
- Integrated and maintained CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) for automated build, test, and deployment
- Provided QA consulting and risk analysis for delivery pipelines
- Coordinated with DevOps and electronics teams to ensure scalable, reliable test environments for rail & hybrid as well as marine applications
- Built and maintained test stands according to internal and external requirements
- Coordinated and managed offshore personnel for test automation and QA activities
Embedded Systems Validation Engineer
Futavis GmbH • Mar 2021 - Sep 2022
- Implemented, automated, and reviewed test cases for Battery Management Systems (BMS) applied in automotive (electro-mobility) sector as well as industrial energy storage
- Commissioned and integrated new components in different test benches
- Maintained and monitored test benches workflow HW/SW
- Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) for automated build, test, and deployment
- Automated HiL/SiL test execution and reporting for embedded and cloud-connected systems using Dockerized environments
- Provided QA support and troubleshooting for field and customer deployments
Automotive Component Tester
Futavis GmbH • Sep 2020 - Feb 2021
- Developed and automated generic HiL/SiL test cases for BMS using Python
- Linked test bench applications with databases and automated reporting
- Supported IT setup and deployment of test benches (Linux/Windows, Docker)
- Developed Python interfaces for hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) test benches and device communication
Embedded Software Developer
DB Systel GmbH • Apr 2020 - Aug 2020
- Developed and executed unit and integration tests for IoT components, deployed in trains
- Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines for automated build and deployment
- Programmed IoT components and supported DevOps toolchain integration
- Built proof of concept prototype for automated arranging of wagons in cargo train stations (AuRa DB)
- Successfully migrated legacy code to more powerful micro-controllers, documented and maintained the process
UI/UX Tester
DB Systel GmbH • Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
- Automated and executed test cases for web and API app projects for Deutsche Bahn CARGO using Selenium and Cypress
- Developed and maintained automated mobile app testing pipelines (Android/iOS) with Appium and Docker for DB Navigator APP
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) for automated testing and reporting
- Generated QA documentation and test reports
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