Andreas Hetz - Technical Project Manager Telematics Systems, Electrical Engineer

Q: Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Rheinfelden, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 17 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months . Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Technical Project Manager Telematics Systems, Electrical Engineer at DB InfraGo .

Q: What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for DB InfraGo , Undisclosed Bank Client , Swisscom , UiPath , and Confidential Client .

Q: Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Energy , Manufacturing , and Education . Andreas also has some experience in Utility Services , Chemical , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Information Technology (IT) , and Product Development . Andreas also has some experience in Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Audit .

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Education , Utility Services , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Information Technology (IT) , and Product Development .

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Rheinfelden, Switzerland

Experience

Apr 2025 - Present

11 months

Technical Project Manager Telematics Systems, Electrical Engineer

DB InfraGo

Designed a comprehensive shift-left DevOps architecture for end-to-end (E2E) system tests of 240+ applications
Implemented the shift-left strategy for DevOps in E2E system testing to ensure early software quality
Developed and maintained complex telematics solutions for real-time collection and analysis of vehicle data to systematically optimize fleet availability
Focused on reverse engineering existing systems, building scalable dashboards, and integrating and analyzing communication protocols (e.g., CAN, MQTT, REST)
Designed and operated automated test systems, coordinated suppliers, and handled technical implementation based on functional and non-functional requirements at the interface between embedded development, data analysis, and system integration

Jul 2023 - Dec 2024

1 year 6 months

Test Automation Architect, Test Automation Engineer

Undisclosed Bank Client

Designed a comprehensive shift-left DevOps architecture for end-to-end (E2E) system tests of 240+ applications
Implemented the shift-left strategy for DevOps in E2E system testing to ensure early software quality
Evaluated and selected test automation, test management, reporting, and monitoring tools (including observability), as well as development tools like Playwright, Robot Framework, and Cucumber
Defined exclusion criteria for tool selection
Developed proofs of concept (POCs) using various tools and integrating apps (iOS, Android, on-premise and cloud solutions) to ensure E2E scenarios
Maintained close communication and collaboration with the team and product owners from other teams to align requirements and goals
Conducted training sessions for teams on the final tool stack to ensure efficient use of the solutions

Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

5 months

Switzerland

Test Management Lead

Swisscom

Test Management Lead for the sales portal
Overall responsibility for quality assurance (QA) and team leadership

Sep 2022 - Present

3 years 6 months

Partner/Consultant

UiPath

Established a partnership to support UiPath in migration projects for new clients to the UiPath tool ecosystem, RPA, and testing
Developed solutions for GitLab integration
Assisted UiPath with product maintenance

Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

6 months

Switzerland

Principal Test Automation Engineer

Swisscom

Created automated tests using UiPath for a web application in a public sector SAP environment
Advised on all aspects of test automation

Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

7 months

Test Automation Engineer

Confidential Client

Set up test automation for testing the existing DevOps environment, primarily in the SQL area
Created pipelines in Azure DevOps
Designed and implemented a test automation architecture
Visualized the test results in PowerBI

Dec 2021 - Present

4 years 3 months

Switzerland

Section Lead

SAQ Computer Science Section

Developed the vision for the section
Built national and international networks
Networked within the entire quality assurance in Switzerland

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Principal Testing Engineer

IFM

Created and implemented the test concept for an embedded system Functional Safety 61508 SIL 2 platform (32 device variants)
Set up a continuous integration environment
Conducted requirements analysis and verified the testability of requirements as part of a business analysis using Finfox to optimize budget processes
Introduced a software versioning and branching concept
Visualized data using Grafana
Planned and set up various hardware-in-the-loop systems (HIL, dSPACE, LabVIEW)
Developed unit, functional, non-functional, and system tests for the embedded software
Performed EMC, temperature, stress, and load tests

Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

6 months

Test Manager

Confidential Client

Defined and implemented a test concept according to ISO 29119, including related templates and training materials
Set up sustainable test management
Increased the level of test automation
Advised development teams on quality assurance in agile software development
Advised stakeholders on potential improvements in quality assurance

Aug 2019 - Dec 2021

2 years 5 months

Working Group Member

ISTQB International Testing Board

Carried out process improvement initiatives for over 50 boards worldwide
Conducted audits

Dec 2018 - May 2020

1 year 6 months

Switzerland

Principal Technical Engineer

ABB Switzerland AG - Drives

Introduction of Behavior Driven Development (BDD) across different units
Introduction of test automation for a platform with 10 communication protocols
Setup of a fully automated system test deployment
Conducting workshops to establish Risk Based Testing
Conceptual work and setup/extension of hardware-in-the-loop systems (HIL)
Visualization using SonarQube and Grafana
Software development and test scripting using LabView
Implementation of Clean Code principles

Oct 2018 - Jul 2019

10 months

Switzerland

Test Automation Engineer, Test Automation Architect

Siemens Switzerland AG

Design and setup of test automation for system tests of the train driver control system ETCS Level x
Creation of a test automation architecture according to EN 50126
Conducting smoke tests of the driver machine interface (DMI) according to CENELEC 50128 and CENELEC 50159
Creating designs as well as writing and executing tests
Adapting an existing test framework and redeveloping various software components and interfaces
Setup and extension of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)
Active promotion of the prototype within various test teams
Setup of test automation and creation of automated test cases for various device platforms and engineering tools
Conducting smoke tests as part of an agile project team using SAFe

Sep 2018 - Present

7 years 6 months

Switzerland

Lecturer CAS Software Testing

OST University of Applied Sciences Rapperswil

Teaching in adult education with a focus on embedded systems
Supervising theses

Jan 2018 - Present

8 years 2 months

Rheinfelden, Switzerland

Managing Director

Hetz Engineering (HIQT GmbH)

Management and test-driven quality assurance in mechanical and plant engineering, transportation, chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and process automation industries
Creating and executing test concepts, test automation/architecture, RPA, automated and manual tests, and general software tests
Implementing software development improvement programs
Embedded system test automation and UI test automation
Supporting Agile transformation and conducting trainings and workshops
Software and hardware development (e.g. GCAPA GOOSE Conformity) and requirements engineering
Customer support for companies such as Siemens, Wago, ABB, Swisscom, Schindler, IFM, UCA, and E.ON

Nov 2016 - Apr 2018

1 year 6 months

Switzerland

Head of System Verification & Validation Center

ABB Power Grids

Department head and leader of 7 employees in substation automation system testing
Planning resources and budget
Communication with global internal and external partners
Collaboration in various standardization committees (UCA)
Test automation of complex substation automation system tests using Jenkins and proprietary tools
UI automation of devices using Ranorex
Setup and extension of hardware-in-the-loop systems (HIL)
Leading global test improvement initiatives under SAFe

May 2016 - Present

9 years 10 months

Lead IEC 61850 Accreditor, Working Group Member

UCA Testing Committee

Creating test plans based on the IEC 61850 standard
Auditing staff of IEC 61850 test labs worldwide
Working as Lead IEC 61850 Accreditor (since September 2022)

Feb 2015 - Present

11 years 1 month

Switzerland

Board Member – Director of Accreditation

Swiss Testing Board

Leading and conducting ISTQB accreditation audits
Reviewing curricula and writing exam questions
Auditing training material authors and training providers
Testing internal tools
From 2018 to 2021 served as Director of Accreditation on the board

Dec 2012 - Oct 2016

3 years 11 months

Switzerland

Project Manager, Senior Software Engineer

ABB Power Systems

Embedded software developer maintaining and extending the IEC 61850 communication stack in substation automation
Developing a test framework and creating various test tools
Leading a team of 5 people
Implementing process improvement measures using Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Continuous Integration
Working as a test manager focused on build and test automation with Jenkins
Participating in the UCA Testing IEC 61850 working group

Jun 2007 - Feb 2012

4 years 9 months

Switzerland

Software Engineer

Endress+Hauser Process Solution

Embedded software development in C/C++ to maintain and extend the Foundation Fieldbus communication stack and for functional safety solutions
Supporting various Endress+Hauser product centers in the use of the Foundation Fieldbus stack
Programming device DDs, partly on site at product centers
Creating and maintaining continuous integration and test automation with Jenkins
Building and expanding hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems
Responsible for distributing Foundation Fieldbus information and tools within the Endress+Hauser group

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing (13 years), Energy (13 years), Education (11 years), Utilities (10 years), Chemical (8 years), and Information Technology (6.5 years).

Manufacturing

Energy

Education

Utilities

Chemical

Information Technology

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Quality Assurance (18 years), Information Technology (16.5 years), Product Development (13 years), Project Management (6 years), Strategy (4 years), and Audit (2.5 years).

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Product Development

Project Management

Strategy

Audit

Skills

Programming Languages: C#/.net, C, C++, Javascript, Typescript, Sql, Java, Css, Python, Vb, Iobroker, Labview, Assembler
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Android
Management Skills: Project Management, Leadership
Web Skills: Html, Angular, Wordpress, Appium, Github/gitlab, Api, Cms, Testing/debugging
Testing: Uipath, System Tests, Blackbox, Whitebox, Test Management, Performance, Ci, Cd, Devops, Cypress, Test Automation, Test Processes, Code-walkthrough, Unit Testing, Functional Tests, Clean Code, Functional Safety 61508-3, Iso 29119
Tools: Jenkins, Azure Devops, Gitlab, Zypher, Servicenow, Ranorex, Docker/kubernetes, Android Studio, Selenium, Tessy Tools, Atlassian Tools, Jira, Confluence, Playwright, Cucumber, Nightwatch, Step, Autocad, Power Bi, Itk/ctk, Kema Edition 1&2, Klocwork, Vectorcast, Visualstudio, Azure Portal, Iar Workbench, Robot Framework, Digital Ai, Uipath
Process Control Systems: Deltav, Controlcare, Emerson, Abb X800, S7, S5, Wincc, Rsview, Mx4 Scada, Intouch, Factorylink, Iet, Itt, Desigo, Abtsite
Processes: Safe, Waterfall, Semi-agile, Bdd, Kanban, Rup, 29119, Finfox, 61508-3, Cenelec 50126, Cenelec Iec 61508
Protocols: Iec 61850, Lon, Ethercat, Ethernet/ip, Knx, Ff, Dali, Can, Mvb, Profibus, Hart, Modbus
Industry Experience: Process Automation, Building Automation, Transportation, Plant & Machinery Engineering, Telecommunications, Finance, Energy

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Diploma Engineer (FH) · Electrical Engineering

Certifications & licenses

CMMI Lean Software Development, Requirements Engineering & Testing, IEC 61850 Ethernet Protocol, C++ Standards & Advanced Training

Coding In C

DTI Assessment Level A – Leadership Project Management

ISTQB Foundation Level

Level C SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)

Object-Oriented UML Design for Embedded Systems

Project Management Level C

Ranorex Basic and Advanced Training

Scrum

UiPath Foundation

Unit Testing Advanced Level, Foundation Fieldbus

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Rheinfelden, Switzerland.

What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 11 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andreas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Technical Project Manager Telematics Systems, Electrical Engineer, Test Automation Architect, Test Automation Engineer, Test Management Lead.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Technical Project Manager Telematics Systems, Electrical Engineer at DB InfraGo.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for DB InfraGo, Undisclosed Bank Client, Swisscom, UiPath, and Confidential Client.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Energy, Manufacturing, and Education. Andreas also has some experience in Utility Services, Chemical, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Information Technology (IT), and Product Development. Andreas also has some experience in Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Audit.

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Education, Utility Services, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Information Technology (IT), and Product Development.

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering.

Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 11 certificates. Among them, these include: CMMI Lean Software Development, Requirements Engineering & Testing, IEC 61850 Ethernet Protocol, C++ Standards & Advanced Training, Coding In C, and DTI Assessment Level A – Leadership Project Management.

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andreas?

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