Test Manager & QA Leader | ASPICE, ISO, Functional Safety | AI & Data-driven Testing | Enabling teams & scalable software quality
Aktualisiert am 12.03.2026
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Verfügbar ab: 12.03.2026
Verfügbar zu: 100%
davon vor Ort: 60%
Testmanagement
Code Quality
Automotive-SPICE
Test Strategy
Test Automation
ISTQB Certified Tester
AI Test
Data Scientist
Data Engineer
Machine Learning
Funktionale Sicherheit
Continuous Integration
Python
SQL
HIL
SIL
CodeCoverage
Code-Analyse
Scrum
Managementerfahrung
Reporting
Coaching
IEC 26262
German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native / Fluent
French
Basic

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Deutschland
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

9 Jahre 5 Monate
2016-11 - heute

software test and quality activities

Senior Engineer, Software Quality & Test Python MATLAB/Simulink ECU-TEST ...
Senior Engineer, Software Quality & Test

Multiple roles across software quality, test strategy, and organizational enablement within BMW Group

  • Designed and implemented test and quality strategies for complex software systems in regulated automotive environments
  • Played a key role in ASPICE-aligned process rollouts, balancing compliance requirements with engineering reality
  • Supported and coached development teams, test managers, and leads on quality thinking beyond documentation
  • Contributed to audit readiness (internal & external), reducing friction and last-minute remediation effort
  • Established metrics and data-driven insights to replace opinion-based quality discussions
  • Recognized as a trusted sparring partner for engineers and managers in politically complex settings
Python MATLAB/Simulink ECU-TEST dSPACE JIRA HP ALM DOORS CANoe Git CI/CD Pipelines AUTOSAR
BMW Group
Munich, Germany
3 Jahre 5 Monate
2013-06 - 2016-10

Supported multiple BMW projects

Consultant Software Quality & Testing
Consultant Software Quality & Testing
  • Supported multiple BMW projects in software testing, process improvement, and quality assurance
  • Introduced structured testing approaches where ad-hoc practices dominated
  • Acted as interface between suppliers, internal development teams, and quality management
BMW Group
Germany
1 Jahr 3 Monate
2012-03 - 2013-05

Researched the automated generation of safety functions

Doctoral Researcher (Machine Learning)
Doctoral Researcher (Machine Learning)
  • Researched the automated generation of safety functions for electromechanical steering (EPS) using Machine Learning and Domain-Specific Languages (DSL)
  • Supported series production through model-based development, unit testing, and field-data analysis
Volkswagen AG
Braunschweig, Germany

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

2002 ? 2011:
Technische Informatik
Diplom-Ingenieur Technische Informatik (Grade: 1.1)
Technical University of Berlin, Germany


Key areas:

  • Diploma thesis: gladly upon request
  • Additional studies in Mathematics (advanced coursework)


Certificates and further training:

  • ISTQB Certified Tester ? Foundation Level
  • Agile Testing / Agile Quality Certifications
  • Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) Practitioner Trainings / Provisional Assessor
  • Functional Safety for Developers (ISO 26262)
  • Software Quality & Test Management (AutoUni, Volkswagen AG)


Advanced Technical Training & Continuous Learning:

BMW Group / AutoUni / IHP / DataCamp

  • Professional Testing with Python
  • Linux Shell Programming
  • Model-Based Software Development & Architectures
  • Functional Safety & Special Characteristics (FMEA, ISO/TS 16949)
  • Data Science, SQL, Power BI, AI & Machine Learning
  • Cloud Computing, Git, Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling

Position

Position

  • Senior Software Quality, Test & Process Engineer
  • Automotive, AI & Data

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Testmanagement Code Quality Automotive-SPICE Test Strategy Test Automation ISTQB Certified Tester AI Test Data Scientist Data Engineer Machine Learning Funktionale Sicherheit Continuous Integration Python SQL HIL SIL CodeCoverage Code-Analyse Scrum Managementerfahrung Reporting Coaching IEC 26262

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

Pandas
Power BI
Data Visualization
Applied ML concepts
model evaluation
data preparation
Git
Linux
test frameworks
metrics dashboards

Profile:

  • Senior engineer with 10+ years of experience in software quality, testing, and process excellence in large-scale, highly regulated environments (automotive, safety-critical systems). Proven track record in ASPICE, ISO 9001, functional safety, and large organizational transformations. Strong technical foundation in Python, data analysis, and AI/ML, combined with the ability to translate standards into pragmatic, value-oriented engineering practices
  • Known for bridging engineering, quality, and management, navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, and improving system outcomes without falling into checkbox compliance. Background includes hands-on development, test automation, audits, coaching, and enterprise-scale enablement


Core Competencies:

  • Software Quality & Test Strategy (Unit ? System ? Acceptance)
  • Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) Assessments & Transformations
  • ISO 9001, Process Governance & Compliance
  • Functional Safety (ISO 26262 ? practitioner level)
  • Test Automation & Tooling (Python)
  • Data Analysis, Metrics & Data-Driven Decision Making
  • AI / Machine Learning Fundamentals & Applications
  • Stakeholder Management in Large Enterprises
  • Coaching, Enablement & Knowledge Transfer


Additional Information:

  • International background; educated in German system
  • Experienced in remote and hybrid collaboration
  • Contributor to thought leadership on ASPICE, quality economics, and system behavior


Strengths & Working Style:

  • Analytical, structured, and systems-oriented
  • Empathetic communicator with strong coaching mindset
  • Comfortable challenging weak narratives with data and logic
  • Effective in slow, political, multi-stakeholder organizations
  • Focused on sustainable improvement, not short-term optics

Programmiersprachen

Python
SQL

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Deutschland
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

9 Jahre 5 Monate
2016-11 - heute

software test and quality activities

Senior Engineer, Software Quality & Test Python MATLAB/Simulink ECU-TEST ...
Senior Engineer, Software Quality & Test

Multiple roles across software quality, test strategy, and organizational enablement within BMW Group

  • Designed and implemented test and quality strategies for complex software systems in regulated automotive environments
  • Played a key role in ASPICE-aligned process rollouts, balancing compliance requirements with engineering reality
  • Supported and coached development teams, test managers, and leads on quality thinking beyond documentation
  • Contributed to audit readiness (internal & external), reducing friction and last-minute remediation effort
  • Established metrics and data-driven insights to replace opinion-based quality discussions
  • Recognized as a trusted sparring partner for engineers and managers in politically complex settings
Python MATLAB/Simulink ECU-TEST dSPACE JIRA HP ALM DOORS CANoe Git CI/CD Pipelines AUTOSAR
BMW Group
Munich, Germany
3 Jahre 5 Monate
2013-06 - 2016-10

Supported multiple BMW projects

Consultant Software Quality & Testing
Consultant Software Quality & Testing
  • Supported multiple BMW projects in software testing, process improvement, and quality assurance
  • Introduced structured testing approaches where ad-hoc practices dominated
  • Acted as interface between suppliers, internal development teams, and quality management
BMW Group
Germany
1 Jahr 3 Monate
2012-03 - 2013-05

Researched the automated generation of safety functions

Doctoral Researcher (Machine Learning)
Doctoral Researcher (Machine Learning)
  • Researched the automated generation of safety functions for electromechanical steering (EPS) using Machine Learning and Domain-Specific Languages (DSL)
  • Supported series production through model-based development, unit testing, and field-data analysis
Volkswagen AG
Braunschweig, Germany

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

2002 ? 2011:
Technische Informatik
Diplom-Ingenieur Technische Informatik (Grade: 1.1)
Technical University of Berlin, Germany


Key areas:

  • Diploma thesis: gladly upon request
  • Additional studies in Mathematics (advanced coursework)


Certificates and further training:

  • ISTQB Certified Tester ? Foundation Level
  • Agile Testing / Agile Quality Certifications
  • Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) Practitioner Trainings / Provisional Assessor
  • Functional Safety for Developers (ISO 26262)
  • Software Quality & Test Management (AutoUni, Volkswagen AG)


Advanced Technical Training & Continuous Learning:

BMW Group / AutoUni / IHP / DataCamp

  • Professional Testing with Python
  • Linux Shell Programming
  • Model-Based Software Development & Architectures
  • Functional Safety & Special Characteristics (FMEA, ISO/TS 16949)
  • Data Science, SQL, Power BI, AI & Machine Learning
  • Cloud Computing, Git, Prompt Engineering, Data Storytelling

Position

Position

  • Senior Software Quality, Test & Process Engineer
  • Automotive, AI & Data

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Testmanagement Code Quality Automotive-SPICE Test Strategy Test Automation ISTQB Certified Tester AI Test Data Scientist Data Engineer Machine Learning Funktionale Sicherheit Continuous Integration Python SQL HIL SIL CodeCoverage Code-Analyse Scrum Managementerfahrung Reporting Coaching IEC 26262

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

Pandas
Power BI
Data Visualization
Applied ML concepts
model evaluation
data preparation
Git
Linux
test frameworks
metrics dashboards

Profile:

  • Senior engineer with 10+ years of experience in software quality, testing, and process excellence in large-scale, highly regulated environments (automotive, safety-critical systems). Proven track record in ASPICE, ISO 9001, functional safety, and large organizational transformations. Strong technical foundation in Python, data analysis, and AI/ML, combined with the ability to translate standards into pragmatic, value-oriented engineering practices
  • Known for bridging engineering, quality, and management, navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, and improving system outcomes without falling into checkbox compliance. Background includes hands-on development, test automation, audits, coaching, and enterprise-scale enablement


Core Competencies:

  • Software Quality & Test Strategy (Unit ? System ? Acceptance)
  • Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) Assessments & Transformations
  • ISO 9001, Process Governance & Compliance
  • Functional Safety (ISO 26262 ? practitioner level)
  • Test Automation & Tooling (Python)
  • Data Analysis, Metrics & Data-Driven Decision Making
  • AI / Machine Learning Fundamentals & Applications
  • Stakeholder Management in Large Enterprises
  • Coaching, Enablement & Knowledge Transfer


Additional Information:

  • International background; educated in German system
  • Experienced in remote and hybrid collaboration
  • Contributor to thought leadership on ASPICE, quality economics, and system behavior


Strengths & Working Style:

  • Analytical, structured, and systems-oriented
  • Empathetic communicator with strong coaching mindset
  • Comfortable challenging weak narratives with data and logic
  • Effective in slow, political, multi-stakeholder organizations
  • Focused on sustainable improvement, not short-term optics

Programmiersprachen

Python
SQL

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