Tailoring of the German "School-Enterprise"-Concept and design of an implementation plan.
Design of the "Train-the-trainer" Concept for ICT-certifications including IREB, ISAQB and ISTQB.
Definition and agreement of the SoW (Scope Of Work) with the customers.
Member of the Board of Management.
Design of the Global ID QA Concept and the Testing & Release Big Picture.
Definition and implementation of an Integration & Test Concept.
Definition of test cycles and test plan assignement.
Review of the work products provided by the external development partners.
Test- and Defect Reporting and Issue Tracking.
Definition and roll-out of the testing landscape and the collaboration model internally and with external partners.
Refinement and periodic assessment of the testing roadmap feasability with respect to the project targets, risks and schedule together with the relevant Executives.
Consolidation and regular update of the Integrated Test Concept and extension to a Verification Plan.
Conception and deployment of a "Testing Cockpit" for periodic assessment and risk management of process adherence and product maturity on a V&V perspective.
Hands-on support of the development and testing teams in providing deliverables and work products, including supply of checklists and templates,
Test Leads coaching
Leadership training and training of development and testing teams
Support of Executives by building international teams.
Design of a testing process for distributed system developemen (roles, interfaces, deliverables, etc.).
Design of a reporting concept for the agile development
1988-1993
Baccalaureate
4 Yaoundé, Cameroon
Certified Professional
V&V Leadership | Safety-Critical Systems Expert | Strategic Advisor
Executive Profile & Core Expertise
Safety & Standards Expert
Deep expertise in ISO 26262, ISO 21448, ISO 21434, and ISO 61508 for safety-critical systems verification and validation
Innovation Enabler
Owner of several patents in emergency braking system testing and release. German Testing Board Member defining SW-focused testing certification programs (e. g. AI Testing syllabus
Global Leadership Experience
Led international teams across USA, India, Europe. Advises decision-makers in public and private sector in Africa, such as Ministers and Digital Champions.
Technical Competencies
V&V Methodologies
Development Tools & Platforms
Safety & Security
Quality Management
Recent Teaching Roles
Career Trajectory & Key Achievements
2021 - Present
Role: Founder & Director
Customer: on request
Tasks:
Strategic advisor to TORC Robotics (autonomous trucks), Global ID SA (biometric systems), Mercedes-Benz Autonomous Driving, and Cameroon Ministry of Employment. Designed testing landscapes, integrated test concepts, and V&V cockpits for risk management and product maturity assessment.
2016 - 2021
Role: Head of Test Strategy and Test Management Group
Customer: Athena (Mercedes-Benz/Bosch JV)
Tasks:
Built and led agile testing organization with 20+ team members across Silicon Valley (US), Bangalore (India), and Europe. Defined verification and validation strategy balancing simulation and physical testing. Certified 400+ employees in SW-focused training programs. Sourced, supervised and coordinated subcontractors. Delivered regular executive maturity reports and product release recommendations.
2007 - 2015
Role: Development Engineer & Deputy Manager, Testing Methodoligies and Test Management Teams
Customer: Daimler AG
Tasks:
Contributed significantly to the definition and the harmonization of system development standards for safety-relevant systems, acting as Safety Manager, Test Manager and as compagny representative in consortial projects. Led cross-divisional platform for best-practice sharing. Co-designed company-wide Requirement Management and Testing Portal. Executed comprehensive internal training programs. Performed audits at suppliers premises.
2004 - 2007
Role: Ph.D. Candidate & Project Engineer
Customer: Daimler AG & RWTH Aachen
Tasks:
Contributed to development, testing, and release of the first active braking system for heavy vehicles. Developed innovative testing and release approach (patented, still in use). Earned doctoral degree from RWTH Aachen Institute of Automotive Engineering.
Tailoring of the German "School-Enterprise"-Concept and design of an implementation plan.
Design of the "Train-the-trainer" Concept for ICT-certifications including IREB, ISAQB and ISTQB.
Definition and agreement of the SoW (Scope Of Work) with the customers.
Member of the Board of Management.
Design of the Global ID QA Concept and the Testing & Release Big Picture.
Definition and implementation of an Integration & Test Concept.
Definition of test cycles and test plan assignement.
Review of the work products provided by the external development partners.
Test- and Defect Reporting and Issue Tracking.
Definition and roll-out of the testing landscape and the collaboration model internally and with external partners.
Refinement and periodic assessment of the testing roadmap feasability with respect to the project targets, risks and schedule together with the relevant Executives.
Consolidation and regular update of the Integrated Test Concept and extension to a Verification Plan.
Conception and deployment of a "Testing Cockpit" for periodic assessment and risk management of process adherence and product maturity on a V&V perspective.
Hands-on support of the development and testing teams in providing deliverables and work products, including supply of checklists and templates,
Test Leads coaching
Leadership training and training of development and testing teams
Support of Executives by building international teams.
Design of a testing process for distributed system developemen (roles, interfaces, deliverables, etc.).
Design of a reporting concept for the agile development
1988-1993
Baccalaureate
4 Yaoundé, Cameroon
Certified Professional
V&V Leadership | Safety-Critical Systems Expert | Strategic Advisor
Executive Profile & Core Expertise
Safety & Standards Expert
Deep expertise in ISO 26262, ISO 21448, ISO 21434, and ISO 61508 for safety-critical systems verification and validation
Innovation Enabler
Owner of several patents in emergency braking system testing and release. German Testing Board Member defining SW-focused testing certification programs (e. g. AI Testing syllabus
Global Leadership Experience
Led international teams across USA, India, Europe. Advises decision-makers in public and private sector in Africa, such as Ministers and Digital Champions.
Technical Competencies
V&V Methodologies
Development Tools & Platforms
Safety & Security
Quality Management
Recent Teaching Roles
Career Trajectory & Key Achievements
2021 - Present
Role: Founder & Director
Customer: on request
Tasks:
Strategic advisor to TORC Robotics (autonomous trucks), Global ID SA (biometric systems), Mercedes-Benz Autonomous Driving, and Cameroon Ministry of Employment. Designed testing landscapes, integrated test concepts, and V&V cockpits for risk management and product maturity assessment.
2016 - 2021
Role: Head of Test Strategy and Test Management Group
Customer: Athena (Mercedes-Benz/Bosch JV)
Tasks:
Built and led agile testing organization with 20+ team members across Silicon Valley (US), Bangalore (India), and Europe. Defined verification and validation strategy balancing simulation and physical testing. Certified 400+ employees in SW-focused training programs. Sourced, supervised and coordinated subcontractors. Delivered regular executive maturity reports and product release recommendations.
2007 - 2015
Role: Development Engineer & Deputy Manager, Testing Methodoligies and Test Management Teams
Customer: Daimler AG
Tasks:
Contributed significantly to the definition and the harmonization of system development standards for safety-relevant systems, acting as Safety Manager, Test Manager and as compagny representative in consortial projects. Led cross-divisional platform for best-practice sharing. Co-designed company-wide Requirement Management and Testing Portal. Executed comprehensive internal training programs. Performed audits at suppliers premises.
2004 - 2007
Role: Ph.D. Candidate & Project Engineer
Customer: Daimler AG & RWTH Aachen
Tasks:
Contributed to development, testing, and release of the first active braking system for heavy vehicles. Developed innovative testing and release approach (patented, still in use). Earned doctoral degree from RWTH Aachen Institute of Automotive Engineering.