Gildas Djomen - Product Owner for Vehicle Configuration OTA (Porsche Macan)

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Eberdingen, Germany

Experience

Oct 2023 - Dec 2024

1 year 3 months

Product Owner for Vehicle Configuration OTA (Porsche Macan)

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

Planned and ran sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives using Jira and Confluence.
Created and managed epics, user stories, and user acceptance tests (UAT).
Backlog management: prioritized and maintained the product backlog to ensure on-time delivery.
Conducted reviews to check project progress and ensure quality.
Defined use cases and wrote detailed requirements.
Measured vehicle configuration and analyzed measurement data.
Managed the "coding" requirements and test activities: planned and coordinated coding requests and tests.
Managed the "flashing" requirements and tests: led requirements and tests related to ECU flashing.
Managed the "read vehicle configuration" requirements and tests: took responsibility for requirements and tests to read vehicle configuration.
Documented and maintained requirements, ensuring consistency throughout the development cycle.
Designed system architectures, interfaces, and components for the vehicle configuration system (VC).
Contributed to security concepts to ensure IT security and data integrity.
Derived functional and non-functional requirements from project goals and stakeholder needs.
Handled change management and risk management to minimize project risks.
Conducted stakeholder management and communicated with internal and external partners.
Created and updated the project structure plan to define milestones and resources.
Managed time and budget to meet project goals efficiently.
Responsible for roadmap management to secure the project’s long-term strategy and objectives.
Led the development and implementation of vehicle configuration systems for the Porsche Macan.
Worked closely with cross-disciplinary teams to optimize user experience and technical specs.
Implemented ASPICE Level 2 compliant processes as part of the GOB project for Porsche Macan vehicle configuration.
Built data analyses and dashboards with Power BI to visualize and report for various business units, especially vehicle configuration and production monitoring.
Tested and validated OTA vehicle configuration and diagnostic requirements for the Porsche Macan.
Ensured proper operation of OTA updates and overall vehicle onboard integration (GOB).

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

6 months

Product Owner for SDK Core and DevOps

GEZE GmbH

Product ownership for SDK Core: led design, development, and enhancement of the software development kit (SDK) for GEZE products. Ensured SDK integration with existing GEZE software to support interoperability with building automation systems.
Requirements management and creation of epics and user stories: gathered and prioritized requirements closely with stakeholders. Wrote epics and user stories to structure SDK development around customer needs.
DevOps process management: set up and optimized CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and release processes. Integrated DevOps practices to speed up delivery and improve team collaboration.
Designed and implemented core SDK components: worked with the development team to define key SDK functions, including component architecture, interfaces, and APIs.
Stakeholder management: coordinated with internal and external stakeholders to align SDK development with project goals. Ran regular reviews and sprint planning sessions to meet requirements and expectations.
DevOps automation and monitoring: automated processes in dev and production environments and implemented monitoring tools to track system performance and spot bottlenecks.
Ensured software quality: ran user acceptance tests (UAT) and monitored quality through automated testing and periodic reviews.
Backlog management: managed the backlog, prioritized tasks, and kept clear team communication on development progress.
CI/CD pipeline management: built and maintained continuous integration/continuous deployment pipelines to maximize development efficiency and ensure quality.
Roadmap management: developed and maintained the project roadmap to guide SDK development and set milestones.
Led SDK development to support integration and interaction with automated building systems.
Coordinated between dev, test, and sales teams.
Handled software requirements (SWE1, SWE2) for the SDK to support automated building system integration.
Programmed and developed microcontrollers for integration and control of automated building systems.
Responsible for the technical delivery and coordination of the dev team.
Implemented CI/CD pipelines to automate software deployment and integration.
Optimized development and test processes using DevOps tools and methods to improve cycle efficiency.

Jan 2023 - Oct 2023

10 months

System Requirement Engineer for Mercedes Key ECU (EIS/PEPS ECU)

Marquardt AG

Gathered customer requirements (SYS1): collected and specified requirements based on customer needs.
System requirements analysis (SYS2): analyzed and defined system requirements.
Handled architecture requirements (SYS3): developed and modified system architecture requirements.
Software requirement analysis (SWE2): specified and analyzed software requirements to ensure system integration.
Coordinated with departments (electronics, mechanics, software): aligned and collaborated with technical teams to meet all requirements.
Ensured requirement traceability and consistency checks through the development process.
Specified verification criteria: defined criteria to validate requirements successfully.
Planned the requirements management process: set up and executed the process for capturing and managing requirements.
Implemented ASPICE Level 2 processes to ensure process quality.
Created metrics to track project progress and requirement quality.
Analyzed and handled system requirements (SYS1, SYS2) for electronic key systems.
Ensured ASPICE Level 2 compliant processes for electronic key systems.

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

6 months

ASPICE Process Engineer

Elmos Semiconductor

Checked Polarion and process descriptions for compliance: reviewed the Polarion platform and process docs against ASPICE SYS standards.
Defined requirement KPIs and summarized data from Polarion: set key performance indicators for requirements and compiled data from Polarion for reports.
Built a customer-ready document generator: created a tool to generate custom docs like datasheets directly from Polarion data.
Mapped the right side of the V-model (SYS4-5) to ASPICE: linked test cases with results and automated processes following ASPICE system requirements.
Designed a concept to implement general standards in Polarion: developed a plan to embed OEM and Tier1 requirements into Polarion for standardization.
Created a requirement concept for IP pre-development and downstream product development: covered IP concept capture and product development requirements.
Developed smart configuration management for product families: managed requirement inheritance across related products.
Wrote and managed system requirements (SYS1, SYS2) under ASPICE processes.
Implemented ASPICE Level 2 compliant processes for system requirements in semiconductor projects.

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

System Requirement Engineer for VW Transmissions (DQ200 / DQ400 / 0DQ381)

Vitesco AG

Collected customer requirements (SYS1): analyzed and gathered customer needs to define the system.
Analyzed stakeholder requirements (SYS2): worked in IBM DOORS 9.6 and Excel to create system requirements.
Derived and defined system requirements: wrote the system requirements specification based on stakeholder needs.
Linked stakeholder and system requirements to ensure traceability.
Created a complete set of system requirements, ensuring consistency.
Supported requirements in sub-disciplines: electronics, mechanics, and software.
Assisted with system requirement tests for verification.
Conducted reviews of system requirements to ensure quality.
Managed stakeholder communication and alignment.
Applied ASPICE Level 2 compliant processes to meet quality standards.
Managed metrics to track progress and requirement quality.
Wrote and handled system requirements (SYS1, SYS2) for transmission ECUs.
Ensured compliance with ASPICE Level 2 processes in gearbox controller development.

Sep 2018 - Dec 2020

2 years 4 months

Product Owner for Smart Dither Control

Bosch GmbH

Sprint planning: organized sprints using agile methods to meet delivery dates.
Created epics and user stories: defined and maintained epics and user stories to guide development.
User acceptance tests: ran UATs to verify product functionality and quality.
Conducted reviews: held regular reviews to check progress and quality.
Defined use cases: documented system use cases based on customer requirements.
Managed requirements in DOORS: maintained system and software requirements in IBM DOORS.
Designed architectures, interfaces, and components: planned system architecture for Smart Dither Control.
Used UML for modeling: applied Unified Modeling Language to document the architecture.
Helped develop safety concepts: supported security concept creation for system safety.
Derived functional and non-functional requirements from stakeholder needs.
Handled change management: managed requirement changes during the project.
Managed risks: identified and mitigated project risks.
Ran stakeholder management and communication.
Created and updated the project structure plan for work packages and milestones.
Managed time and budget to stay on target.
Developed the product roadmap for strategic direction.
Led the dev process for Smart Dither Control technology.
Collaborated with tech teams and stakeholders to ensure market readiness.
Defined and managed software requirements (SWE1, SWE2) to optimize control technology.
Configured and coordinated the AUTOSAR Complex Device Driver (CDD), aligning with system requirements.
Ensured ASPICE Level 2 compliant processes focusing on software quality and improvement.
Programmed microcontrollers for dither control functions.
Led technical delivery and aligned with the project team.

Feb 2015 - Aug 2018

3 years 7 months

Product Owner for Diagnostic ECU

Bosch Rexroth AG

AUTOSAR diagnostic development (DSMBas, DEM, FIM): developed and implemented AUTOSAR diagnostic modules, including Diagnostic Event Manager (DEM) and Functional Inhibition Manager (FIM).
AUTOSAR NVRAM memory management: developed and coordinated NVRAM management per AUTOSAR standards.
Created diagnostic specifications in an agile environment.
Designed system architectures based on diagnostic specs.
Coordinated across departments to gather necessary diagnostic info.
Owned diagnostic feature delivery and tracked test results.
Configured and integrated software components into the overall architecture.
Sprint planning: organized sprints for efficient development.
Created epics and user stories to structure product development.
Led user acceptance tests (UAT) to validate requirements and quality.
Ran regular reviews to monitor progress and ensure quality.
Defined use cases for the diagnostic system.
Managed requirements in DOORS: continuously updated and maintained IBM DOORS requirements.
Designed system architectures, interfaces, and components for the diagnostic ECU.
Used UML for modeling and documentation.
Contributed to safety concepts for functional safety.
Derived functional and non-functional requirements from system needs.
Handled change management process for effective change handling.
Managed project risks with mitigation strategies.
Coordinated stakeholder communication.
Created and maintained the project structure plan with phases and milestones.
Oversaw time and budget planning.
Built and managed a roadmap for strategic project planning.
Responsible for developing a diagnostic ECU for off-highway machines at Bosch Rexroth.
Led collaboration with dev teams to meet technical requirements and launch on time.
Managed software requirements (SWE1, SWE2) for diagnostic devices in off-highway machines.
Configured and coordinated AUTOSAR modules, including DEM, FIM, and NVM, for a robust, scalable architecture.
Ensured ASPICE Level 2 compliant processes to optimize diagnostic systems.
Programmed microcontrollers for diagnostic system implementation in off-highway machines.
Developed and implemented embedded software solutions.
Applied DevOps practices to automate builds and tests for embedded systems.
Set up and maintained CI/CD pipelines, automating tests and deployments.
Led and executed tests for diagnostic ECUs.
Managed implementation and validation of diagnostic functions in embedded systems.

Nov 2014 - Feb 2015

4 months

Functional Safety Engineer (ISO 26262) for Software Projects

Preh GmbH

Developed safety concepts for gateways: created and implemented functional safety concepts per ISO 26262.
Designed and implemented safety-critical functions to meet functional safety in software projects.
Wrote safety plans to comply with ISO 26262 and ensure project safety requirements.
Conducted project-specific safety analyses and reviews (e.g., FMEA, FTA) to identify risks and ensure compliance with functional safety standards.

Mar 2014 - Oct 2014

8 months

Braunschweig, Germany

Embedded Software Developer for Battery Management System (BMS)

Volkswagen AG

Developed new software modules: designed and implemented software modules for the BMS to optimize performance and efficiency.
Enhanced existing BMS modules: updated and extended software to meet new specs.
Developed and ran developer and module tests: created and executed tests to validate module functionality and reliability.
Programmed microcontrollers for vehicle battery management.
Conducted tests and optimizations of battery functions.
Owned test development and execution to validate battery functions in test vehicles.
Ensured functionality and efficiency of battery management systems.

Sep 2013 - Feb 2014

6 months

Wolfsburg, Germany

Web Application Developer for VW Test Vehicles

Volkswagen AG

Designed and enhanced web applications for VW test vehicles using C# and ASP.NET to support vehicle testing processes.
Built and maintained backend integrations: developed interfaces to backend systems for data flow and functionality.
Collaborated with the team to implement project requirements in an agile environment.
Developed a web app to manage and analyze test data for VW test vehicles.
Used C# and ASP.NET for backend logic and database integration to handle test data efficiently.

Mar 2012 - Aug 2013

1 year 6 months

Braunschweig, Germany

Embedded Software Developer and Tester for Steering Systems

Volkswagen AG

Developed new software modules and enhanced existing steering system modules: designed and implemented software to improve steering performance.
Upgraded software components for steering monitoring: optimized and added monitoring features to boost safety and performance.
Integrated interfaces and APIs: ensured smooth communication between system components.
Wrote functional requirements for steering systems and reviewed module designs against specs.
Aligned requirements with stakeholders to ensure complete coverage.
Developed and executed developer and module tests to validate software functions and ensure quality.
Programmed microcontrollers for steering control.
Tested and validated functions in embedded environments.

Apr 2009 - Feb 2012

2 years 11 months

Developer and Tester for Heating Control Units

Heitec GmbH

Designed and programmed Freescale DSP 56F8367-based functions: developed a digital 16-channel temperature controller using the Freescale DSP 56F8367.
Programmed microcontrollers for heating system control.
Took charge of embedded software implementation and testing.
Built a PHP/SQL database system: developed a system to manage inventory, production, and material requirements, ensuring data integrity and efficiency.
Developed and managed a PHP/SQL database for inventory, production processes, and material planning.
Implemented XAMPP (Apache, MySQL, PHP) to improve internal processes at Heitec.
Programmed a user interface for a linear servo drive via RS232, including control functions.
Wrote hardware driver functions for a display module, including logic signal output and button status reading.

Summary

10 years of experience in product management and leading complex projects in the automotive and technology industries.

10 years of experience applying agile methods (Scrum) to successfully deliver projects. Deep expertise in agile team leadership, sprint planning, product backlog management, and continuous process improvement. Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver fast, high-quality results.

7 years of experience in specifying, analyzing, and managing software and system requirements (SWE1, SWE2, SYS1, SYS2) in complex projects.

6 years of experience configuring and coordinating AUTOSAR software components in various automotive projects.

9 years of experience implementing and ensuring ASPICE-compliant processes, especially at Level 2, in automotive and tech projects.

15 years of experience developing and testing embedded systems, focusing on microcontroller programming in automotive and ECU development.

6 years of experience implementing DevOps practices to automate, optimize, and manage software development and deployment processes.

3 years of experience developing, managing, and analyzing database systems, plus building data visualizations and web applications to optimize business processes.

8 years of experience developing and executing tests for embedded systems, diagnostic functions, and vehicle configurations in the automotive industry.

Languages

French

Native

German

Advanced

English

Intermediate

Education

Mar 2010 - Feb 2012