Ilja A.

With over 11 years of experience in managing complex, safety-critical software projects in the automotive sector, I support OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in successfully bringing sophisticated systems to market. As a certified project manager (IPMA Level D, Scrum Master PSM I, ITIL® 4), I bridge the gap between deep technical system understanding and efficient, international delivery management.

I am familiar with OEM structures (including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Daimler, Ford) from the concept phase through software reviews to the final series launch and global customer releases.

This is how I can support your project:

Project & Software Delivery Management

• End-to-end management of complex software and development projects according to ASPICE & V-Model.

• Milestone, capacity, and release planning, as well as execution of quality gates and audit support.

• Experience with safety-critical systems (e.g., Steer-by-Wire, transmission software, electric door access systems like BMW NCAR).

Technical Coordination & Problem Management

• Profound error and system analysis (root cause analysis, CAN protocol analysis) in the embedded software environment.

• Maturity improvement, technical risk assessment, and prioritization of changes and bug fixes.

• Proficient use of tools such as PTC Integrity, DOORS, Jira, Confluence, MS Project, CANoe, and vTESTstudio.

International Interface & Stakeholder Competence

• Technical leadership of interdisciplinary and global teams (Europe, India, China) with up to 40 employees.

• Central, fluent point of contact (German, English, Russian) for development, architecture, testing, quality, and management at the OEM level.

• Experienced in crisis, escalation, and change management at global production sites.