Gergely Ignacz - Independent Researcher

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Szigetmonostor, Hungary

Experience

Nov 2024 - Present

9 months

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.
Utilized tools and technologies: SysML v2, LLM, Machine Learning, MBSE, Ontology.

Feb 2024 - Oct 2024

9 months

Liechtenstein

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.
Utilized tools and technologies: SysML, Python, Confluence, Selenium Webdriver, Beautiful Soup.

Jan 2022 - Oct 2023

1 year 10 months

Munich, Germany

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.
Utilized tools and technologies: SysML, UML, Enterprise Architect, IBM DOORS, ASPICE, CAN.

Oct 2018 - Sep 2019

1 year

Budapest, Hungary

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.
Utilized tools and technologies: UML, Sparx Enterprise Architect, Jira, C.

Nov 2016 - Sep 2018

1 year 11 months

Budapest, Hungary

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.
Utilized tools and technologies: ASPICE, Polarion, Jira, Confluence, UML.

Feb 2015 - Oct 2016

1 year 9 months

Budapest, Hungary

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".
Utilized tools and technologies: ASPICE, UML, Sparx Enterprise Architect.

Oct 2012 - Jan 2015

2 years 4 months

Budapest, Hungary

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.
Utilized tools and technologies: AUTOSAR, ASPICE, ISO 26262, UML, SysML, Enterprise Architect.

Jun 2010 - Sep 2011

1 year 4 months

Budapest, Hungary

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.
Utilized tools and technologies: Java, Eclipse, CAN, ARINC 825, DO-178, DO-330.

Apr 2010 - Dec 2012

2 years 9 months

Budapest, Hungary

Agile Process Consultant (part time)

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).
Utilized tools and technologies: Scrum, Use Case, User Story, Business process modelling.

May 2009 - Jun 2011

2 years 2 months

Budapest, Hungary

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.
Utilized tools and technologies: AUTOSAR, SystemDesk, IBM Rhapsody, DOORS.

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.

Languages

Hungarian

Native

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

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