Gerhard Zalusky - Embedded Software Engineer

Q: Where is Gerhard based?

Gerhard is based in Vienna, Austria .

Q: What languages does Gerhard speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Gerhard have?

Gerhard has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Gerhard has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 20 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Gerhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Gerhard's latest experience?

Gerhard's most recent position is Embedded Software Engineer at Magna Kreisel Electric .

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

In recent years, Gerhard has worked for Magna Kreisel Electric , Magna Elobau , Aptiv , Magna Powertrain , and Stanley .

Q: Which industries is Gerhard most experienced in?

Gerhard is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Education . Gerhard also has some experience in Sport and Recreation , Transportation and Logistics , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Gerhard most experienced in?

Gerhard is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development (R&D) , and Quality Assurance (QA) . Gerhard also has some experience in Operations , Production/Manufacturing , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which industries has Gerhard worked in recently?

Gerhard has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Gerhard worked in recently?

Gerhard has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development (R&D) , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Vienna, Austria

Experience

Jun 2024 - Jan 2025

8 months

Embedded Software Engineer

Magna Kreisel Electric

Development of a charging station for electric vehicles
Tools: C/C++/Matlab/Simulink
Development and testing of functional software with various communication buses

Aug 2023 - Jun 2024

11 months

Embedded Software Engineer

Magna Elobau

Development of a fusion algorithm for an IMU sensor and a sensor model
Tools: C/C++/Matlab/Simulink

Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

7 months

Embedded Software Engineer

Aptiv

Porting a C++-based HAL from Aurix to ST Stellar
Adapting drivers to processor-specific hardware
Adjusting the software architecture
Measuring peripheral functionalities
Unit and integration testing
ASIL D compliant
Interfaces via CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet

Jun 2021 - Dec 2023

2 years 7 months

Embedded Software Engineer

Magna Powertrain

Development of the MCAL for the Aurix family
Development of requirements and documentation using PTC and Enterprise Architect
Unit and integration testing
CAN interface
ASIL D compliant
Tools: C/C++/Python/PTC/Enterprise Architect

Sep 2020 - Jul 2021

11 months

Embedded Software Engineer

Stanley

Development of robot control with single-neuron adaptive algorithms
Use of external Kalman filters as observers and for sensor fusion
Commissioning and measurement of embedded platforms for voice coil motor control
Tools: C++/Python/Git/Visual Studio Code/Matlab

Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

1 year 1 month

Software Engineer

Aptiv

Creation of unit tests using gtest for C++ algorithms
Development of a software platform to control and test processor peripherals (Linux and Aurix)
Cross-processor communication in the control unit
Creation of C++ algorithms for tests and processor software
Unit and integration tests, ASIL D compliant
Interface via CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet
Tools: C++/Python/git/Visual Studio Code

Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

4 months

Software Engineer

Delta Electronics

Creation of various Matlab/Simulink/TargetLink functional models (ASIL C/D) for onboard and offboard chargers in e-mobility
Code generation and creation of HIL/SIL tests
Tools: C/Python/Matlab/Simulink/TargetLink/DOORS/MKS

Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

1 year

Software Engineer

Magna Powertrain

ASIL C compliant control unit for an electric drive unit
Signal processing of a resolver signal, reading and processing of sensor and timer module data
Development of filtering, time extrapolation, quality assessment, and diagnostics for measurement data
AUTOSAR configuration with Vector DaVinci/Developer and Configurator for Aurix TC27x (AUTOSAR 4.3)
Integration of tamper protection and implementation of cryptographic algorithms in the Hardware Security Module (cybersecurity and cryptography)
Adjustment of Python scripts for the build process
HIL testing
Tools: AUTOSAR configuration tools/C/C++11/Python/Matlab/Simulink/Lauterbach Debugger/Canoe/Canape/CANalyzer/DOORS

Apr 2018 - Sep 2019

1 year 6 months

Software Engineer

BHTC

Parameter optimization with Matlab/Simulink and Optimization Toolbox for lookup tables in a MIMO system
Creation of Matlab scripts for controlling optimization, model modification, and data manipulation
Development, extension, documentation, and testing of Simulink climate control models
HIL testing
Tools: C/C++17/Python/Matlab/Simulink/TargetLink/TensorFlow/DOORS/MKS/CANalyzer

Sep 2017 - Mar 2018

7 months

Software Engineer

Primetals

Development of measurement device software for an industrial roll counting device in a steel mill
Design and programming of the application, reading camera and laser sensor data
Signal processing of laser measurement data (filtering, geometric transformation)
Image analysis of camera data using machine learning (edge and pattern detection)
Handling of the user interface (buttons, output of corresponding signals)
Windows 10 system with 6 laser sensors, 2 cameras, and USB interfaces
Integration of a CANopen interface
Tools: Visual Studio/C/C++14/Qt/C#/Matlab/Simulink/TargetLink

Apr 2017 - Aug 2017

5 months

Software Engineer

Kapsch TrafficCom

Further development of a toll application on Linux and Windows
Tools: Visual Studio/C/C++14/C#/GDB

Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

1 year 1 month

Firmware Engineer

Logicdata

Firmware development for adjustable furniture systems
Design of a floating-master LIN architecture with dynamic network sizing
Unit tests with gunit
Analysis of a motor control current signal using filtering and FFT
Agile methodology: Scrum
Tools: Eclipse/uVision/IAR/C/C++11/Qt/GDB/C#/Python/Matlab/Simulink/LabVIEW
Platforms: XMC-ARM, TLE987x family, STM8

May 2013 - Feb 2016

2 years 10 months

Software Engineer

Continental Automotive Austria

Software development and testing for a full-LED vehicle headlamp
Development of an LED driver to control an LED matrix from 0% to 100% with combined current and PWM control
Creation of the Autosar architecture and configuration of the RTE and software components using Vector DaVinci Developer (Autosar 3.2)
Integration and code generation of Simulink models
Unit tests using SWATT software
Integration of the full software and release management
HIL testing
Tools: Eclipse/C/C++/DaVinci Developer/Canoe/Matlab/Simulink/Targetlink/MKS/DOORS/CANape/CANalyzer
Standards: MISRA-C, lint
FUSI level: ASIL B

Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

3 months

Software Engineer

Lear Corporation Kronach

Design of a software architecture for a full-LED vehicle headlamp
Implementation with Matlab/Simulink/Targetlink/C
Autosar 3.2
Tools: Eclipse/C/DaVinci/Canoe/Matlab/DSpace
Standards: MISRA-C, lint
FUSI level: ASIL B

May 2012 - Dec 2012

8 months

Model and Function Developer

AVL Steyr

Model creation and function development for a commercial vehicle CVT, including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical components as a plant model for controller development
Dynamic modeling and model validation
SIL tests
Function development for automatic and dual-clutch transmissions
Requirements engineering
Signal processing and software architecture design
Autosar-compliant development, V-model, ISO 26262
Standards: MISRA-C, lint
Agile methodology: Scrum
Tools: C/Matlab/Simulink/Targetlink/MKS

May 2011 - Sep 2011

5 months

Software Engineer

Intel Mobile Communication

Development of a lab regression environment for various measuring devices in a central control and evaluation environment
Development of a Matlab script to control and query all measuring devices with an interface to analysis software
Tools: Matlab/Simulink/Eclipse/C/C++

Nov 2007 - Present

18 years 4 months

Embedded Systems Engineer

Freelance

Managing LED projects
Developing custom embedded solutions
Tools: Matlab/Simulink/Targetlink/C/C++17/Qt/C#/Python/Tensorflow/scrum/OpenCV
Architectures: PIC/ARM/MSP430/STM8/x86/STM32/ESP32/Beaglebone Black/Nrf24l01/Aurix
Developing controllers and gateways with ZigBee/NFC/6LoWPAN/BLE as well as firmware for LED drivers and process controllers
Implementing various protocol stacks, developing algorithms and state machines
Signal processing and analysis of color, temperature, and ultrasonic sensors
Developing a laser Doppler distance measuring device
Designing, implementing, and programming various LED and motor controls in industrial applications
Machine learning for analyzing measurement data, time series forecasting with Python and Tensorflow
Developing a smart home system with Beaglebone Black as MQTT server and ESP32 clients, visualization with Node-RED and OpenHAB
Developing a two-dimensional gesture control using cameras and machine learning pattern recognition
Developing voice control on Beaglebone using machine learning (Tensorflow)
MQTT–KNX gateway
Android app development as a user interface for smart home / smart camper applications

Nov 2007 - Jun 2013

5 years 8 months

Instructor

Master School for Electrical Trades

Teaching electrical engineering and CAD at the Master School for Electrical Trades
Apprenticeship training in mathematics leading to high school diploma (Matura)
AMS training in electrical trades (various technical subjects)

Sep 2003 - Oct 2007

4 years 2 months

Developer

Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co KG

Function and model development for driving dynamics and transmission control units
Model development for electrical and mechanical components as plant models
Signal processing, filtering, FFT, Kalman filtering of various vehicle sensors (acceleration, ultrasonic, GPS)
Validation of the models
SIL/HIL testing
Requirements engineering
Software architecture design
Embedded programming in assembler/C (C166/7)
Vehicle bus systems: CAN, FlexRay
AUTOSAR-compliant development, V-model, ISO 26262
Tools: Matlab/Simulink/dSPACE/Vector/MKS/DOORS

Oct 2001 - Aug 2003

1 year 11 months

Regulator

Broadcasting and Telecom Regulation

Issuing private radio and television licenses
International coordination of broadcast transmitters
Collaboration in international committees
Building a broadcast transmitter database

Jan 1992 - Dec 1995

4 years

Signal box operator

Austrian Federal Railways

Jan 1988 - Dec 1992

5 years

Metalworker

Pauzenberger Sports Equipment Manufacturing

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 Manufacturing (23 years), Automotive (13.5 years), Education (5.5 years), Sport (5 years), Transportation (4 years), and Telecommunication (2 years).

Manufacturing

Automotive

Education

Sport

Transportation

Telecommunication

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 (22.5 years), Research and Development (18.5 years), Quality Assurance (12.5 years), Operations (9.5 years), Production (5 years), and Information Technology (4.5 years).

Product Development

Research and Development

Quality Assurance

Operations

Production

Information Technology

Skills

C/c++/c#/python/js/matlab/simulink/unit And Integration Testing/enterprise Architect/git/ptc
Deep Learning/control Theory/nonlinear Control Theory/motor Control
Android App Development (Android Studio)
Embedded Software Development
Linux/cmake/git/uml
Iot/mqtt
Autosar/vector Toolset
Iso 26262
Json
Jira
Scrum
Bus Systems: Can/canopen/flexray/ethernet/mqtt/knx
Matlab Package
Mathematica
Fluent
Linux
C/c++/c#, Assembly, Fortran, Visual Basic, Perl, Python
Windows
Ms Office
Canalyzer/canape
Ets3

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1995 - Jan 2006

Diploma Engineer · Technical Physics

Feb 1994 - Sep 1995

University entrance examination

Oct 1988 - Feb 1991

Locksmith apprenticeship

Certifications & licenses

Driver's licenses A, B, C

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Gerhard based?

Gerhard is based in Vienna, Austria.

What languages does Gerhard speak?

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

How many years of experience does Gerhard have?

Gerhard has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Gerhard has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 20 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Gerhard may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Gerhard be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Gerhard would be well-suited for roles such as: Embedded Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer.

What is Gerhard's latest experience?

Gerhard's most recent position is Embedded Software Engineer at Magna Kreisel Electric.

What companies has Gerhard worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gerhard has worked for Magna Kreisel Electric, Magna Elobau, Aptiv, Magna Powertrain, and Stanley.

Which industries is Gerhard most experienced in?

Gerhard is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Education. Gerhard also has some experience in Sport and Recreation, Transportation and Logistics, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Gerhard most experienced in?

Gerhard is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Quality Assurance (QA). Gerhard also has some experience in Operations, Production/Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has Gerhard worked in recently?

Gerhard has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Automotive.

Which business areas has Gerhard worked in recently?

Gerhard has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Gerhard's education?

Gerhard holds a Bachelor in Technical Physics.

Does Gerhard have any certificates?

Gerhard has 1 certificate: Driver's licenses A, B, C.

What is the availability of Gerhard?

Gerhard is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Gerhard?

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