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Emilio Avila

Software Consultant

Emilio Avila
Ravensburg, Germany

Experience

Feb 2026 - Present
1 month

Software Consultant

Self-employed

  • Focus on automation architecture, verification strategy, and Python systems
  • Building scalable validation infrastructures, CI/CD integration, and AI workflows
  • OEM-experienced, system-oriented, with a clear focus on quality, efficiency, and scalability
Dec 2023 - Jan 2026
2 years 2 months

Software Tester / Engineer

HMS Networks

  • Software architecture design of a software automation framework and detailed software design for AI-based prototypes

  • Standardizing and automating development and test workflows with a significant reduction in manual effort

  • Developing a scalable test framework for desktop apps, embedded devices, and frontends, including system validation

  • Designing an agent-based AI prototype with web UI for future automation of development and test tasks

  • Collaborating in and taking over critical software development phases in traditional and agile teams (Scrum)

  • Working closely with hardware teams and developing a gateway breakout board for automation

  • Presenter of the technical on-demand video series (TechTalks)

  • 25–30% improvement in software effort through software automation

  • Successful planning, implementation, and standardization of a strategic software automation plan for the product portfolio

  • Improving R&D activities by implementing an internal AI tool

  • Generated 400 B2B marketing leads within the first six months through the TechTalk on Demand series

Sep 2022 - Nov 2023
1 year 3 months

Software Development Engineer

SHW Automotive GmbH

  • Reviewing and approving software architectures, detailed designs, and engineering requirements in safety- and quality-critical development projects

  • Acting as the software R&D contact during ASPICE audits, tool evaluations, and external collaborations

  • Planning and managing software-related work packages with internal teams and external partners

  • Prioritizing and technically coordinating internal and external test teams to comply with ASPICE standards

  • Maintaining CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient, secure, and reproducible software tests in the release process

  • Developing and implementing software R&D processes based on the V-Model

  • Proven improvement of ASPICE processes, confirmed by an official project audit

  • Automating the reporting workflow by integrating an R&D development tool with a project management tool, reducing effort and increasing efficiency

Feb 2021 - Aug 2022
1 year 7 months

Software Development Engineer

evomotiv GmbH

  • Building a full test framework including traceability, standardized processes, and audit compliance

  • Integrating manual and automated unit, integration, and system tests into the release process

  • Responsible for defining and maintaining test specifications and test scripts in the R&D team

  • Direct customer communication for strategic alignment of technical testing measures

  • Reliable contribution to team success through successful transition from ASPICE Level 0 to Level 1

  • Establishing and developing a new test framework and standardizing the tools used

Oct 2019 - Jan 2021
1 year 4 months

Working Student Testing / Validation and R&D

Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH

  • Assisting with system tests focused on phone and car integration
  • Flashing head units using various methods
  • Creating software bug tickets, reproducing errors, and verifying software fixes
  • Conducting module and system tests according to test specifications in the test management system
Apr 2019 - Oct 2019
7 months

Development Engineer, Electric Brake Systems

Evobus GmbH

  • Summarized brake hold functions at Daimler Buses
  • Developed a concept for integral buses and chassis
  • Evaluated in test drives
  • Defined hold functions for production

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Automotive (4.5 years), Information Technology (2 years), and Manufacturing (2 years).

Automotive
Information Technology
Manufacturing

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 (6.5 years), Product Development (4 years), Information Technology (1.5 years), and Project Management (1 year).

Quality Assurance
Product Development
Information Technology
Project Management

Skills

Technical Skills

  • Information Technology ●●●●●
  • Software Automation ●●●●○
  • Strategic Software Planning ●●●●●
  • Software Development ●●●●○

Software Development

  • Python ●●●●●
  • Technical Documentation ●●●●●
  • Project Initialization And Planning ●●●●●
  • Software Implementation ●●●●○
  • Ai Automation ●●●●○

Software Development Processes

  • V-model
  • Scrum
  • Kanban

Languages

English
Native
German
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary

Education

Sep 2022 - Sep 2024

Pforzheim University

M. Sc. Management & Engineering · Management & Engineering · Pforzheim, Germany · 1.7

Mar 2017 - Dec 2020

Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Science

B. Eng. Electrical Engineering and Information Technology · Electrical Engineering and Information Technology · Weingarten, Germany · 2.5

Aug 2009 - May 2013

University of New Orleans

B. A. Music · Music · New Orleans, United States

Certifications & licenses

IPMA Level D

Pforzheim University

Six Sigma Green Belt

SSCD: SIX SIGMA COLLAGE, DUSSELDORF / ULM

Test Management and Test Procedures

VERIFYsoft Technology GmbH, Heicon

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Emilio based?

Emilio is based in Ravensburg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Emilio speak?

Emilio speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Emilio have?

Emilio has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Emilio has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Emilio may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Emilio be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Emilio would be well-suited for roles such as: Software Consultant, Software Tester / Engineer, Software Development Engineer.

What is Emilio's latest experience?

Emilio's most recent position is Software Consultant at Self-employed.

What companies has Emilio worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Emilio has worked for Self-employed, HMS Networks, SHW Automotive GmbH, and evomotiv GmbH.

Which industries is Emilio most experienced in?

Emilio is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Emilio most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Emilio worked in recently?

Emilio has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Emilio worked in recently?

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

What is Emilio's education?

Emilio holds a Master in Management & Engineering from Pforzheim University, a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Science and a Bachelor in Music from University of New Orleans.

Does Emilio have any certificates?

Emilio has 3 certificates. These include: IPMA Level D, Six Sigma Green Belt, and Test Management and Test Procedures.

What is the availability of Emilio?

Emilio will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Emilio?

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