Frédéric Fokou - Resident Engineer

Q: Where is Frédéric based?

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

Q: What languages does Frédéric speak?

Frédéric speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Frédéric have?

Frédéric has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Frédéric has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Frédéric may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Frédéric's latest experience?

Frédéric's most recent position is Resident Engineer at Audi AG .

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

In recent years, Frédéric has worked for Audi AG .

Q: Which industries is Frédéric most experienced in?

Frédéric is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Energy , and Healthcare . Frédéric also has some experience in Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Frédéric most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Frédéric worked in recently?

Frédéric has recently worked in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Frédéric worked in recently?

Frédéric has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Nuremberg, Germany

Experience

Apr 2019 - Dec 2024

5 years 9 months

Ingolstadt, Germany

Resident Engineer

Audi AG

Prototype test drive
Tests (SW/HW) on dynos, HIL/SIL and vehicles
Inverter updates (flashing of EOL, boot manager, software…)
Software commissioning
Attending task force meetings
Daily project management meeting
Generation, tracking and updates of Jira tickets
Support resolution of soft-hardware issues (troubleshooting)
Participation of national and international test drives in Germany (Neustadt PGN), Italy (Nardo – Porsche Engineering NTC), Finland (Muonio WTCS), Sweden (Arvidsjaur)
Performing coding (CP-Tool) and calibration activities (Vector/Inca)
Implementing component protection VKMS via Fazit-ODIS (with UDS request) or learning/married/pairing (using PKI card)
Recording traces for defect analysis
Producing test reports and test summary reports
Delivering broken hardware to the factory location and changing it with new or refurbished hardware
Collaborating with client stakeholders and development teams

Oct 2015 - Mar 2019

3 years 6 months

Regensburg, Germany

Calibration Manager (Airbag Control Unit)

Continental GmbH

Weekly review of changes made in parameters overview file
Settle of ISA release date with Algo-PM
Timely update of ODX planning
Checking the release table changes to avoid logical faults
Creation and review of new parameter
Support by CrashSim issues (troubleshooting)
Cost tracking for ODX generation, new ODX and RFQ
Driving the further development and improvement of internal macros and programs
Request and track required updates for upcoming ODX files with the customer
Maintain IMS/MKS systems up to date with the latest data and updates provided by the OEM
Weekly attendance to VW3x project meetings
Resource planning
Oversaw the tracking and follow-up of electronic signatures (eSigns), ensuring timely execution of approvals and maintaining compliance with internal process standards

Oct 2015 - May 2016

8 months

Regensburg, Germany

Ingenieur Data Manager (Airbag Control Unit)

Continental GmbH

Full automation of the ODX generation process using VBA, including DeployHandler_Makro, MKB_Makro, BAP_Makro, EDID-Config_Makro, Restaustattung_Makro, Fire-Config_Makro, ASM-Config_Makro, Erweiterte Gurtdiagnose_Makro, Satellite-Configuration_Makro, KPI und Overview_Makro

Jul 2015 - Sep 2015

3 months

Erlangen, Germany

Working Student – Performance Testing

Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH

Software performance testing (Connexx application)
Scorecard reporting for management
Administration of test systems
Development of Excel macros for results documentation

Dec 2014 - Jun 2015

7 months

Erlangen, Germany

Working Student – Quality Management (HC AU QM)

Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH

Analysis of production data from Singapore
Quality control and reporting
Development of VBA macros and PowerPoint presentations

Mar 2013 - Dec 2014

1 year 10 months

Nuremberg, Germany

Working Student – Energy Division

Siemens AG

Development of VBA macros for SAP upload automation
Time tracking verification and reporting
Automation of workforce billing processes
Development of VBA macros and PowerPoint presentations
Creation, editing, and maintenance of Excel files for reporting and controlling purposes of individual construction sites

Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

5 months

Nuremberg, Germany

Bachelor Thesis – Outsourcing Analysis

Continental AG

Comparative outsourcing study (Germany, Korea, France)
Economic and technical evaluation of SMD board production

Jul 2011 - Sep 2011

3 months

Nuremberg, Germany

Working Student – Power Electronics

Semikron GmbH

Assembly, repair, testing of power modules
Operation of production machinery
Press-fitting and fastening of assembled high-performance components
Operation of machinery in accordance with work instructions
Material requisition and provision
Inventory and labeling tasks

Sep 2010 - Jul 2011

11 months

Erlangen, Germany

Practical Semester – Solar Energy

Solar Millennium Invest AG

Online marketing: Customer segmentation
Creation, maintenance, and automated updating of profit and loss reports, including their graphical presentation

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 (9.5 years), Energy (2.5 years), and Healthcare (1 year).

Automotive

Energy

Healthcare

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 Product Development (9 years), Project Management (9 years), Quality Assurance (6.5 years), Information Technology (2.5 years), Finance (2.5 years), and Operations (2.5 years).

Product Development

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Finance

Operations

Summary

Experienced Industrial Engineer and IT Specialist with a strong background in automotive testing, calibration, automation, and software development using VBA.

Proven track record in prototyping, diagnostics, and process optimization for leading OEMs (Audi, VW, Porsche, Bentley, etc.).

Adaptable with solid project management skills and technical expertise.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Powerpoint)
Programming: Java, Pascal, C#, Visual Basic, Html, Mysql
Vba Macro Development: Extensive Experience
Diagnostic Tools: Diagra, Inca, Dds Flascher, Odis, Cp Tool, Idex
Documentation Tools: Creta, Defacto, Polarion, Jira, Ims/mks
Cad: Solidworks (3d Cad)

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Oct 2008 - Feb 2015

University of Applied Sciences Amberg-Weiden

Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Engineering · Industrial Engineering · Amberg, Germany

Sep 2001 - Sep 2004

Institut Siantou Supérieur

Higher Technician Diploma (BTS) in Business Informatics · Business Informatics · Yaoundé, Cameroon

Sep 1992 - Jun 2001

Lycée de Banyo

High School Diploma (A-Level), Mathematics and Natural Sciences · Banyo, Cameroon

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Certified Java Developer

W3Schools

Profile

Created

September 2025

Last Update

October 2025

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Where is Frédéric based?

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

What languages does Frédéric speak?

Frédéric speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Frédéric have?

Frédéric has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Frédéric has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Frédéric may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Frédéric be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Frédéric would be well-suited for roles such as: Resident Engineer, Calibration Manager (Airbag Control Unit), Ingenieur Data Manager (Airbag Control Unit).

What is Frédéric's latest experience?

Frédéric's most recent position is Resident Engineer at Audi AG.

What companies has Frédéric worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Frédéric has worked for Audi AG.

Which industries is Frédéric most experienced in?

Frédéric is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Energy, and Healthcare. Frédéric also has some experience in Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Frédéric most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Frédéric worked in recently?

Frédéric has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Which business areas has Frédéric worked in recently?

Frédéric has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Frédéric's education?

Frédéric holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Amberg-Weiden and a Bachelor in Business informatics.

Does Frédéric have any certificates?

Frédéric has 1 certificate: Certified Java Developer.

What is the availability of Frédéric?

Frédéric is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Frédéric?

Frédéric's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.