Gergely Ignacz
Systems Engineer / Architect, MBSE
Experience
Independent Researcher
Self-employed
Explored automated driving technologies, including perception and decision-making. Created a concept- and system level architecture and specification for a SAE L2+ level ADAS system. Studied the common neural network-based object detection algorithms, analyzed and calculated resource needs of the YOLO algorithm.
Working on a solution concept in LegalTech: verification of complex legal contracts:
- Exploring current model-based approaches (LegalXML, LegalRuleML, Symboleo)
- Working on an example ontology
- Exploring the usage of AI (RAGs) in converting natural language texts to formal models
Solving the problem of undocumented legacy source code:
- Apply traditional parsers and AI to extract information from source code
- Generate useful and easy-to navigate documentation and models from source code
- Checking the usage of local models in confidential cases
- Explore the capabilities of SysML v2 / KerML and compare with UML
Tools & Technology: SysML v2, LLM, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning, MBSE, Ontology
Business Process Analyst Consultant
Origo Consulting
As Business Process Analyst Consultant, helped on modelling, analysis and optimization of logistics process of a pharmaceutical company
- Introduced a domain model (ontology) to describe the relationships of logistic terms
- Provided a state-based model to describe the actual transportations and the administrative state changes
Tools & Technology: Process Models, State Models, Ontology Models
Senior System Architect Consultant
thyssenkrupp Automotive
As System Architecture Consultant, helped on optimizing system-level analysis and design documentation structure and contents
- Supported the Advanced Steering Systems team on system metamodelling and documentation
- Created a tool for automated content extraction and configurable document generation
Tools & Technology: SysML, Confluence, Python, Selenium Webdriver, Beautiful Soup
Senior System Architect Consultant
Nippon Seiki (Europe) B.V.
Defined system architecture for automotive head-up-displays (HUDs) according ASPICE standard
- Analyzed and reviewed system and functional safety (ASIL A, B) requirements in IBM DOORS
- Created system analysis models in SysML to represent and clarify system requirements
- Created system design models in SysML using Sparx Enterprise Architect
- Created system architecture as functional, logical and physical structure models in SysML
- Defined system components and interfaces
- Created system architecture behavior models (activity, state and sequence models)
- Created technical safety architecture based on functional safety requirements and hazard analyses
- Ensured the system architecture satisfies the system requirements and proved by traceability
- After successfully delivering the first project, improved the system architecture process (SYS.3) based on experiences. Defined a new architecture methodology including metamodel (UML Profile, MDG Technology), modeling guides and examples
- Successfully introduced the new system architecture process, trained and coached fellow system architects
Tools & Technology: SysML, UML, Sparx Enterprise Architect, IBM Doors, Doors NG, ASPICE, ISO 26262, MDG Technology, CAN, APIX, GDCN, Socionext Indigo chipset
Senior System Analyst Consultant
Stylers Group
Defined system functional specification for a hospital information system to streamline nurses' administrative tasks
- Analyzed client's concept paper, derived use cases, scenarios and reviewed the UX design
- Created detailed user stories including event flow, UML data model and REST interface specification in JSON
- Refined the SQL data model based on the conceptual data model
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation
Tools & Technology: REST, JSON, UML, SQL, Confluence, Oracle SQL Developer
Senior Business and System Analyst Consultant
Groupama
As a system analyst consultant, reviewed, optimized and updated the business administration processes of an insurance company
- Reviewed and optimized 20+ business process implementations for efficiency
- Modeled and configured business processes in the xFlower tool
- Assessed the process modeling methods practices and proposed new methods
- As an optimization for speed up modeling of extremely complex business processes, developed a process flow visualization tool and generated process flow diagrams of cca 100 processes
Tools & Technology: SQL, Oracle SQL Developer, UML, BPMN, XML, xFlower, graphviz, python, Confluence
Business Process and System Analyst Consultant
MOL Group
As a System Analyst Consultant, created ontology, data, information flow and process models for the MOL Group "downstream" Management Information System
- Defined solution concepts, ontology and data model for the Master Data Management module of the Management Information System
- Developed and introduced a method for modeling information flow among documents using UML in Sparx Enterprise Architect
- Designed and introduced a simple BPMN-like business process notation for Business Process Analysts, enhancing process efficiency
- Realized the process metamodel of the business process notation in Sparx Enterprise Architect (as UML profile / MDG Technology) and custom toolbox, streamlining process modeling
- Created a guide and trained Business Process Analysts for usage
- Created a plugin for Sparx Enterprise Architect to calculate key process properties, such as resource allocation needs and critical path duration
Tools & Technology: SQL, UML, BPMN, XML, Sparx Enterprise Architect, python
System Architect Consultant
PlantCT
In 2016-17, (research and prototyping phase) worked as part-time system analyst and architect consultant, and from 2018 on (product development phase) as full-time system architect at a smart agriculture startup
- Refined concept of an innovative sensor-based environment monitoring and pest-prediction system of precision
- Defined system-level features, requirements and functional architecture model
- Specified the user stories, scenarios and reviewed the UX concept of the server-side software
- Reverse engineered the firmware of the field sensor device and reworked its software architecture of the firmware
- Participated in project management and coordinated the system and embedded team
Tools & Technology: UML, Sparx Enterprise Architect, Figma, Confluence, Jira, C, graphviz
Solution Architect
Sagemcom
- Defined requirements and system features for innovative solutions for electricity provision and metering in third world villages
- Implemented cutting-edge technologies to improve efficiency and accessibility of electricity services
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure project success and community impact
Skills: UML, Architectures, System Requirements, Functional Requirements, Software Development, System Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling, Business Process Analysis, Model Driven Software Development
Requirements and Quality Manager
NNG LLC
As Requirement Manager, owned and shaped the system and software requirement engineering processes of iGO car navigation systems. As Quality Manager focused on ASPICE and agile (SAFe) process harmonization
- Supported and coached Requirement Engineers, Product Owners, and Product Managers
- Analyzed, modeled, and managed system requirements to drive product development
- Synchronized the traditional ASPICE requirement engineering processes (SYS.1, SYS.2) with SAFe (agile) product definition process
- Implemented best practices to enhance the requirement engineering methods
- Administered and configured the Polarion requirement engineering tool
- As quality manager, created questionnaire to help developers and managers preparing for ASPICE assessments and audits
- Standardized and documented software requirements and design processes
Tools & Technology: ASPICE, V-Model, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Requirement Engineering, Polarion, Confluence, Jira, UML, C++
Project and Process Quality Manager
thyssenkrupp
Managed the quality assurance of multiple development projects targeting an electronic power steering system (EPS)
- Led quality planning and controlling of multiple product development projects
- Conducted preparation of project teams for ASPICE assessments and audits
- Created an UML-based intuitive process modelling framework in Sparx Enterprise Architect
- Created the "TKP development process map": the interconnections, the work products and activities of each system (SYS.) and software (SWE.) ASPICE processes – in order to reduce development effort and optimize cooperation between multiple departments
Tools & Technology: ASPICE, V-Model, ISO26262, UML, Sparx Enterprise Architect
System and SW Architect
Thyssenkrupp Presta
Designed the system and the ECU software architecture for safety critical electronic power steering system (EPS)
- Analysed system requirements and developed system architecture models in UML/SysML
- Participated in safety analyses according to ISO26262
- Specified software requirements based on system and safety requirements in IBM DOORS
- Created software architecture models in AUTOSAR
- Tracking changes in the shared AUTOSAR XML model caused problems in the collaboration of multiple software architects, so specified and developed an intuitive text-based domain-specific language (DSL) for AUTOSAR software architecture models
- Supported the SW Unit Test group on building a Jenkins-based automated software unit test process execution and reporting framework
Tools & Technology: ASPICE, V-Model, Functional Safety, ISO26262, UML, SysML, Sparx Enterprise Architect, IBM DOORS, AUTOSAR, SystemDesk, CAN, FlexRay
Software Development Team Lead
Mentor Graphics
Led a team of 4 SW Engineers to develop a timing analysis and verification tool for avionics/aerospace communication protocols
- Specified requirements and participated in SW design according to DO-178 and DO-330 standards
- Implemented the timing evaluation report creation part in Java
- Achieved successful implementation of the tool, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing communication protocols efficiency
Tools & Technology: Java, Eclipse, CAN, ARINC 825, DO-178, DO-330
Agile System Analysis Consultant
Sprint Consulting LLC
Trained and helped client software development teams during and after introduction of agile software development process (Scrum) to formulate system requirements in form of use cases and user stories
- Trained multiple clients in requirement engineering and business process analysis during their transition to Agile software development
- Taught practices such as process analysis, use cases, user stories, and managing agile functional requirements
- Contributed to the successful adoption of Agile methodologies at companies like Ustream (US) and ISH (H)
Tools & Technology: Scrum, Use Case, User Story, Business process modelling
Software Architect
ThyssenKrupp Presta
Designed the software architecture of an ECU of a safety critical electronic power steering system (EPS)
- Analyzed system requirements and specified software requirements in DOORS
- Created software architecture UML models in IBM Rhapsody and AUTOSAR SW component models in SystemDesk
- Checked implementation in C and participated in code reviews
Tools & Technology: ASPICE, V-Model, UML, IBM Rhapsody, IBM DOORS, AUTOSAR, SystemDesk, CAN, FlexRay
Software Engineer, Project Manager
Siemens PSE
Software Engineer and Project Manager in multiple telecommunication-related software development projects
- Developed and tested SW components for Siemens EWSD / EWSX PBX system software in CHILL
- Developed SW for Frequentis TETRA Communication Controller in C++
- Developed SW Automotive Communication and Display Controllers in C++ and in Java
- Performed Quality Assurance tasks in multiple projects
- Got Scum Master certificate for Scum Alliance in 2006
- Participated in Agile software development projects from 2006 onwards
- Completed Project Management Training (PM at Siemens) in 2009
- Led cross-functional teams in embedded software development projects for automotive and telecom industries
- Managed projects with 5-10 members, spanning 12-18 months in an international environment
Tools & Technology: Chill, C C++, Java, Embedded SW, Scrum, project management
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Education
Budapest College of Economics
BSc in Economics · Budapest, Hungary
Technical University Budapest
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Budapest, Hungary
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