Gergely Ignacz
Independent Researcher
Experience
Independent Researcher
Self-Employed
- Developed a concept and system-level architecture for an SAE L2+ ADAS system.
- Analyzed resource needs for YOLO-based neural network object detection algorithms.
- Exploring AI-driven solutions for generating documentation from legacy source code.
- Tools & Technology: SysML v2, LLM, Machine Learning, MBSE, Ontology
Senior System Architect Consultant
thyssenkrupp Automotive
- Optimized system analysis and architecture documentation.
- Developed automated tools for requirement extraction and document generation.
- Provided system modeling support and improved traceability in documentation.
- Tools & Technology: SysML, Python, Confluence, Selenium Webdriver, Beautiful Soup
Senior System Architect Consultant
Nippon Seiki (Europe) B.V.
- Defined system architecture for Automotive Head-Up Displays (HUDs) according ASPICE SYS.3.
- Created SysML-based architecture models covering functional, logical, and physical structures.
- Developed technical safety architecture in compliance with ISO 26262 (ASIL A, B).
- Introduced an improved system architecture methodology and trained fellow system architects.
- Tools & Technology: SysML, UML, Enterprise Architect, IBM DOORS, ASPICE, CAN
System Architect Consultant
PlantCT
- Designed system architecture for a smart agriculture sensor-based monitoring system.
- Reverse-engineered and improved firmware architecture of field sensor devices.
- Led system and embedded development teams in project coordination.
- Tools & Technology: UML, Sparx Enterprise Architect, Jira, C
Requirements & Quality Manager
NNG LLC
- Managed ASPICE-based software and system requirement engineering for navigation systems.
- Integrated ASPICE SYS.1 & SYS.2 processes with Agile (SAFe) methodologies.
- Configured and administered Polarion for structured requirement management.
- Tools & Technology: ASPICE, Polarion, Jira, Confluence, UML
Project and Process Quality Manager
thyssenkrupp Presta
- Led quality planning and assessments for multiple development projects.
- Developed an intuitive UML-based ASPICE process modeling framework.
- Optimized development workflow by creating the "TKP Development Process Map".
- Tools & Technology: ASPICE, UML, Sparx Enterprise Architect
System & Software Architect
thyssenkrupp Presta
- Designed system and software architecture for a safety-critical ECU in an EPS system.
- Developed AUTOSAR software models and system requirements in IBM DOORS.
- Created a custom DSL (Domain-Specific Language) for AUTOSAR model management.
- Tools & Technology: AUTOSAR, ASPICE, ISO 26262, UML, SysML, Enterprise Architect
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 Process Consultant
Sprint Consulting LLC
- 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
- Developed software architecture for an EPS ECU following ASPICE guidelines.
- Designed AUTOSAR-based software models and performed requirement analysis.
- Collaborated on functional safety analysis (ISO 26262) and participated in design reviews.
- Tools & Technology: AUTOSAR, SystemDesk, IBM Rhapsody, DOORS
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Automotive (12 years), Information Technology (6 years), Professional Services (2.5 years), Manufacturing (1.5 years), Aerospace and Defense (1.5 years), and Agriculture (1 year).
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Experienced in Product Development (13 years), Quality Assurance (7.5 years), Information Technology (4.5 years), Business Intelligence (2.5 years), Research and Development (1.5 years), and Project Management (1 year).
Summary
- Over 15 years of experience in automotive system and software requirement and design processes.
- Proven expertise in managing customer requirements and transforming them into robust internal architectures in UML / SysML using Enterprise Architect and in AUTOSAR using SystemDesk.
- Demonstrated success in requirement engineering—utilizing IBM DOORS, Polarion and Jira —to streamline design and documentation processes.
- Skilled in reviewing design documents to ensure compliance with industry quality (ASPICE) and safety (ISO 26262) standards.
Skills
- Automotive Ecu Development Standards: Aspice (Sys & Swe), Iso 26262, Autosar
- Model-based Systems Engineering (Mbse) – Sysml, Uml, Enterprise Architect
- Requirement Management – Ibm Doors, Polarion, Jira, Confluence
- System & Software Architecture – Functional, Logical, Physical/implementation Aspects
- Programming Languages: Python, C, Java, Sql
- Process Optimization – Aspice Compliance, Documentation Automation
Languages
Education
Technical University Budapest
MSc in Electrical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Budapest, Hungary
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