Technical Project Manager

Nippon Seiki

Technical Project ManagerTechnical Project Manager
- - Head-Up Display (HUD) Project
    
    • Led cross-functional project teams, managing scope, resources, tasks, risk, and change requests across full development cycles.
    
    • Coordinated problem resolution and maintained detailed project • tracking/reporting. Oversaw Functional Safety (ISO 26262) activities: monitored FuSa Work Products, supported Safety Plan, FMEDA, and FMEA reviews.
    
    • Acted as interface between engineering and safety teams, ensuring compliance, ontime delivery, and gap/risk analysis alignment.
    
    • Reduced problem resolution scope by approximately 15% for SOP delivery by driving reprioritization efforts in close alignment with stakeholders and engineering teams.

Lead Systems Engineer

Nippon Seiki

Head-Up Display (HUD) Project

• Led definition and ownership of System & Software Requirements, including OEM elicitation, traceability, clarification of open points, and cross-domain alignment.

• Architected and guided development of System Architecture and System Infrastructure, ensuring performance, flashing/programming compatibility, and alignment with safety and cybersecurity targets.

• Defined HMI specifications and programming procedures, supporting fail-safe update mechanisms and integration into system design.

• Directed Change Request and Issue Management processes across SW, HW, and Mechanical domains.

• Acted as main technical interface for customer and internal teams, managing supplier coordination and interface alignment.

• Led Functional Safety activities (ISO 26262, ASIL-B):
– Contributed to safety requirements elicitation, clarification of behavior for safety critical features, and documentation of compliance-relevant infrastructure.
– Supported creation and review of Safety Plan, FMEDA, FMEA, and traceability of safety mechanisms.
– Participated in early safety reviews and gap analysis.

• Performed Cybersecurity Engineering tasks according to ISO/SAE 21434:
– Analyzed cybersecurity requirements, contributed to TARA, and supported development of the security concept and architecture traceability.

• Delivered production-ready HUD system for major OEMs (Porsche AG, AUDI) for 3 projects across 5 years and 6 production releases, aligned with SOP targets.

• Improved audit readiness by consolidating system architecture traceability across SYS.2, SWE.1, and SWE.2, resulting in a 30% reduction in audit preparation time.

Tools Utilized:
Doors, Jira, Jenkins, Python, Photoshop

Owner and Director

MND YORK IT SOLUTIONS

• Deliver engineering and consulting services in automotive systems, embedded software, and system architecture.

• Most contracts are delivered through my own consulting company, with clients including Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers (e.g., Nippon Seiki, Magna Electronics).

• Lead a small team; support clients with technical coordination, functional safety, and requirements analysis.

• Involved in defense-related consulting, including system safety (MIL-STD-882) and STANAG 4671 compliance support.

Senior Systems Engineer
Contract Jun 2022 - Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 10 months Remote

- Camera-Based Rear Mirror Project for Tier 1 Supplier
  
  • Led a team of 5 Requirements Engineers, overseeing System Requirements
  Management and alignment across HW/SW/Communication.
  
  • Developed and maintained System Architecture for camera-based vision systems,
  ensuring compliance with safety and performance targets.
  
  • Managed supplier engineering interactions and contributed to project planning across
  development phases.
  
  • Implemented dynamic variant handling across hardware, software, and
  communication configurations, enabling scalable platform development and modular
  deployment.
  
  • Led the design and implementation of Feature on Demand (FoD) functionality,
  enabling dynamic feature activation via software and configuration updates.
  
  • Reduced system engineering effort by 25% for Feature on Demand (FoD) through
  effective stakeholder negotiation and implementation of an alternative technical
  solution.

Senior Systems Engineer

Magna Electronics

Camera-Based Rear Mirror Project for Tier 1 Supplier

• Led a team of 5 Requirements Engineers, overseeing System Requirements
Management and alignment across HW/SW/Communication.

• Developed and maintained System Architecture for camera-based vision systems,
ensuring compliance with safety and performance targets.

• Managed supplier engineering interactions and contributed to project planning across
development phases.

• Implemented dynamic variant handling across hardware, software, and
communication configurations, enabling scalable platform development and modular
deployment.

• Led the design and implementation of Feature on Demand (FoD) functionality,
enabling dynamic feature activation via software and configuration updates.

• Reduced system engineering effort by 25% for Feature on Demand (FoD) through
effective stakeholder negotiation and implementation of an alternative technical
solution.

Requirements Manager

Nippon Seiki

Head-Up Display (HUD) Project

• Led a team of Systems Engineers, driving System and Software Requirements Management, including production-intent and rework-specific definitions.

• Managed supplier engineering, project planning support, and coordination between SW, HW, and Mechanical departments.

• Oversaw Change and Problem Resolution Management, ensuring issue closure and alignment with release milestones.

• Directed release planning and delivery for both Client and Production Releases.

• Defined and maintained System Infrastructure, including HMI specifications, flashing/programming procedures, and cryptographic algorithms for secure updates.

• Acted as primary interface with OEM customers for clarification of open points, technical discussions, and cross-functional coordination.

Systems Engineer

Marquardt

Steering Wheel / Seat Adjust Switches Project – Jaguar Land Rover

• Acted as customer interface, tracking and reporting project status for Jaguar Land Rover, and addressing on-site issues and technical queries.

• Adapted system design to ensure EMC compliance, coordinating with internal engineering teams for implementation and validation.

• Managed service suppliers for sorting and rework activities, ensuring quality standards and production continuity.

• Coordinated cross-tier collaboration between Customer, Tier 1, and Tier 2 suppliers, supporting milestone activities such as Line Trials.

• Supported Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation and readiness activities.

Software Architect

ThyssenKrupp

Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Project

• Derived functional requirements from OEM/client documentation and translated them into high-level product specifications with a focus on system integration and technical feasibility.

• Developed software architecture using Enterprise Architect, applying standardized modeling practices to ensure clarity, reusability, and consistency.

• Employed tools and methodologies to design and document the High-Level Software Architecture, supporting cross-domain collaboration.

• Collaborated with technical experts to define efficient solutions, optimize system behavior, and resolve architectural trade-offs.

• Supported Functional Safety by aligning software architecture with ASIL-compliant safety requirements and participating in safety and architecture reviews (ISO 26262).

Tools: Enterprise Architect, DOORS

Embedded Software Engineer

ThyssenKrupp

Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Project

• Developed Primary and Secondary Bootloaders, supporting secure system startup and firmware update functionality.

• Performed comprehensive AUTOSAR configuration across multiple modules: OS, DCM, NVM, FEE, FLS, CAN, CANIF, CANTP, and RTE.

• Implemented Secure Hash Algorithms to ensure data integrity and enhance embedded system security.

• Designed and integrated AUTOSAR Application Software Components (SWCs), aligned with system-level functional and safety requirements.

Hardware: NXP MPC574xP MCUs

Standards Applied: ISO 14229 (Unified Diagnostic Services), ISO 26262 (Functional Safety for Road Vehicles)

Software System Engineer

Panasonic Automotive

Automotive Infotainment Touchscreens Project – Jaguar Land Rover

• Managed software requirements, change requests, and issue tracking to support
reliable and traceable infotainment software development.

• Coordinated cross-functional activities between the software development team and
system test team, ensuring consistent and robust delivery.

• Served as customer interface for project tracking and status reporting, maintaining
direct collaboration with Jaguar Land Rover.

• Maintained and updated application software and diagnostics specification
documents, ensuring alignment with customer expectations.

• Performed vehicle-level ECU testing on-site at the customer location, validating
delivered functionalities in real-world scenarios.

Software Engineer

Continental Corporation

- OS: Linux | Languages: C, C++ | Frameworks/Tools: Qt, GStreamer, OpenCV, Matlab, CANoe, PCAN, PTXdist, Vivado
  
  Platforms: Xilinx Zynq, NXP, TI Sitara
  
  • Integrated and implemented FPGA-based processing elements on the Xilinx Zynq platform, including hardware-software co-design, IP core integration using Vivado, and AXI interface bridging with ARM cores for real-time processing pipelines.
  
  • Served as SCRUM Master: handled planning, task allocation, and velocity tracking for an agile development team.
  
  • Mentored 6 junior developers and students; acted as supplier interface for technical issues and requirements coordination.
  
  • Full Programmable Cluster Project
  
  - Developed interprocessor communication kernel drivers (custom SPI and UART device drivers)
  - Maintained build environment (compiler, build scripts)
  - Created a custom simplified filesystem
  
  • Surround View Project:
  
  - Developed Embedded Linux C++ HMI application (QT framework)
  - Implemented watchdog driver with Linux, Kernel, and Hardware interface
  - Integrated libraries (Linux, Baremetal) for Surround View application
  - Configured Ethernet network switch for multiple Ethernet Camera system
  - Maintained and improved Bootloaders and Linux Kernel
  - Created and maintained build environment (compiler, build scripts, build server configuration)
  - Developed Ethernet network debug tools (Wireshark, UDP logger)
  
  • Turn-Assist Camera Project:
  
  - Implemented and evaluated Structure from Motion algorithms in Matlab and OpenCV
  - Implemented performance-oriented algorithms for embedded devices
  - Developed algorithms based on research papers
  - Detected moving objects in dynamic environments
  
  • Digital Mirror Systems Camera Project:
  
  - Utilized CAN network debug tools (CANoe, PCAN-USB Pro)
  - Developed Gstreamer plugins for Socket CAN and CAN message logging
  - Maintained PTXdist build environment
  - Created Virtual Video4Linux2 Device DriverOS: Linux | Languages: C, C++ | Frameworks/Tools: Qt, GStreamer, OpenCV, Matlab, CANoe, PCAN, PTXdist, Vivado Platforms: Xilinx Zynq, NXP, TI Sitara • Integrated and implemented FPGA-based processing elements on the Xilinx Zynq platform, including hardware-software co-design, IP core integration using Vivado, and AXI interface bridging with ARM cores for real-time processing pipelines. • Served as SCRUM Master: handled planning, task allocation, and velocity tracking for an agile development team. • Mentored 6 junior developers and students; acted as supplier interface for technical issues and requirements coordination. • Full Programmable Cluster Project - Developed interprocessor communication kernel drivers (custom SPI and UART device drivers) - Maintained build environment (compiler, build scripts) - Created a custom simplified filesystem • Surround View Project: - Developed Embedded Linux C++ HMI application (QT framework) - Implemented watchdog driver with Linux, Kernel, and Hardware interface - Integrated libraries (Linux, Baremetal) for Surround View application - Configured Ethernet network switch for multiple Ethernet Camera system - Maintained and improved Bootloaders and Linux Kernel - Created and maintained build environment (compiler, build scripts, build server configuration) - Developed Ethernet network debug tools (Wireshark, UDP logger) • Turn-Assist Camera Project: - Implemented and evaluated Structure from Motion algorithms in Matlab and OpenCV - Implemented performance-oriented algorithms for embedded devices - Developed algorithms based on research papers - Detected moving objects in dynamic environments • Digital Mirror Systems Camera Project: - Utilized CAN network debug tools (CANoe, PCAN-USB Pro) - Developed Gstreamer plugins for Socket CAN and CAN message logging - Maintained PTXdist build environment - Created Virtual Video4Linux2 Device Driver
- Skills: Java · Rational DOORS · FPGA · Unix · Requirements Engineering · Encryption · Embedded Software · C · Process Automation · Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) · ISO 11898 · Software Architecture · Software Engineering · Bash · Qt · Technical Requirements · Release Management · Cameras · Team Leadership · Linux Kernel · Scrum · C++ · Linux · Bootloader · Supplier Management · Software Development · Integrated Systems · Matlab · Git · Gstreamer · Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) · Agile & Waterfall Methodologies · Hardware Development · Embedded Linux · Embedded C · Embedded Systems · TCP/IP · Technical Leadership · Makefile · OOP · Xilinx · System Integration

Technical Project Manager and System Engineering Lead with Automotive Safety Expertise

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