Recommended expert

Laszlo Wieser

Software development / programming; consulting; hardware development

Laszlo Wieser
Bélapátfalva, Hungary

Experience

Jan 2024 - Sep 2025
1 year 9 months

Lonza Cologne GmbH

  • Prototypes for analytical devices based on absorption and fluorescence for endotoxin detection
  • Hardware: STM32F401, Altium Designer and Eclipse
  • Process: schematic → PCB → manual assembly → software development in C
  • Delivery of prototypes in different development stages
  • Weekly sync and ad hoc coordination via Teams with Cologne
Mar 2023 - Dec 2023
10 months

EHB Elektronik / Lonza Cologne GmbH

  • Complete development of hardware and software for microcontroller controls with ARM Cortex processors (STM32 family)
  • Hardware: Altium Designer
  • RTOS, I2C, SPI, USART, flash bootloader
Dec 2022 - Feb 2023
3 months
Munich, Germany

NXP Semiconductors

  • Validation of 77 GHz radar chips
  • Use of MATLAB and test equipment like oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, and power supply
Mar 2022 - Oct 2022
8 months
Burgau, Germany

Solarmax

  • Hardware design of an off-grid solar storage system (max. 15 kWh) with Altium
  • Switching between DC/DC converters and batteries (60 V each, max. 50 A) using gates and flip-flops
  • Diagnosis and precharge function
  • Adaptation of ARM software in C (STM32xxx, Eclipse)
  • Extension of CAN communication with new functions
Jan 2022 - Feb 2022
2 months
Schorndorf, Germany

Swoboda Schorndorf KG

  • Development of sensor PCBs with Altium
  • Measurement software in Visual Studio C++
Dec 2021 - Dec 2021
1 month

Yokogawa

  • Developed an NFC reader module for storing sensor parameters (hardware and software)
  • Remote work on a contractor agreement
  • Hardware development using Altium Designer
  • Software development using ARM IDE and compiler
May 2021 - Dec 2021
8 months
Zürich, Switzerland

Rheinmetall Air Defense

  • Hardware development using Altium Designer
  • PCB layouts according to military standards
  • Maintenance of the component library (symbols and footprints)
Feb 2021 - May 2021
4 months
Ravensburg, Germany

RAFI

  • Hardware development of HMI interfaces
May 2020 - Jan 2021
9 months

WDS GmbH

  • Further development of internal patent: 3D straightness measurement with Bluetooth LE communication
  • Large-area X-Y sensor with CCD lines
  • Visual measurement evaluation on PC with Visual Studio C++ and MFC
  • Hardware development using Altium Designer 20.0.10
  • Embedded software development with MXCube and Atollic TrueSTUDIO for STM32F401 (ARM M4)
Feb 2020 - Apr 2020
3 months

MAGNA Telemotive GmbH

  • Hardware design for automotive data logger using Altium Designer
  • Project canceled due to COVID-19
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
2 years

Astyx GmbH (now Cruise Munich)

  • Hardware design of a 77 GHz radar controller with digital modulation method
  • Schematic of frontend and antenna board
  • Embedded ARM processors in FPGA
  • DC/DC and LDO circuits to power 4 Tx and 8 Rx channels
  • Development of various microcontroller modules for RF switches and Ethernet bridge
  • Schematic and layout using Pulsonix
  • Commissioning of devices with oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer
May 2017 - Dec 2017
8 months
Puchheim, Germany

Trumpf Medizintechnik

  • Development of an operating table
  • Freescale ARM Kinetis controller, GCC and ARM Keil compiler
  • Use of the Quantum Leap design pattern with Micrium RTOS
  • Programming language C
  • Multiple CAN-networked MK22FA12xx controllers
  • Tools: GIT, Stash, Jira, Confluence
  • Agile workflow following Scrum
Feb 2017 - May 2017
4 months

Dualis Medtech GmbH

  • Development of an implanted skull cap to record brain signals in epilepsy patients
  • Hardware selection, schematics and prototype programming
  • ARM Keil system with ARM RTOS
  • Nordic Semiconductor ARM processor with Bluetooth LE (4.0)
  • State machine framework, programming language C
  • Design with Altium
Jan 2017 - Feb 2017
2 months

WDS GmbH

  • Further development of in-house laser-based position measurement products
  • Embedded hardware with Renesas and ARM controllers in C
  • Host application on PC with Visual Studio C++
  • Bluetooth Classic communication
  • Design with Altium
Feb 2016 - Mar 2016
2 months

U-Shin

  • Hardware review of automotive latch controllers
  • Freescale S12 microcontroller, H-bridge, hall sensor
  • CAN and LIN interfaces
Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
1 month

Astyx GmbH (now Cruise Munich)

  • Hardware design of a 77 GHz radar controller
  • Schematic of the frontend and adapter board to the FPGA board
  • Layout review
  • Commissioning of the complete reference design for Analog Devices' new radar chip
  • Design using Pulsonix
Mar 2015 - Jan 2016
11 months

Messring

  • Development of a controller with Xilinx Zynq FPGA
  • Programming in C/C++ and VHDL
  • Use of Visual Studio, Xilinx Eclipse, and Xilinx Vivado
  • Configurable digital control with a 10 µs cycle time
  • Programming of a scripting language in C
  • Bare-metal real-time main loop as a state machine (Core1)
  • Core0 with bare-metal communication
  • VHDL IPs for sensors (LVDT, encoder with SSI)
  • ADC and DAC interfaces in VHDL
  • Simulation of the control system on PC with C++ and MFC
Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
4 months

P+Z Engineering

  • Development of a tool identification and recording system for HILTI concrete drills
  • Use of RFID (NFC), ARM, and Bluetooth
  • Architecture, schematic, analog and digital design
  • Antenna sizing and battery management
  • Market analysis of available components and creation of a decision matrix
May 2014 - Sep 2014
5 months

Own project for Lasertools GmbH

  • Development of an optical sensor family for position measurement in the micrometer range
  • Architecture without an operating system for constant CCD frequencies
  • Fast main loop and DMA communication
  • Device: sensor with PSD, 4-quadrant photodiode, two orthogonal CCD lines or camera
  • Controller: Renesas RX62N (32-bit, 512 kB Flash, 128 kB RAM, 100 MHz)
  • Host application: C++ with MFC (Visual Studio 10)
  • Working prototypes of all device types
Nov 2012 - Apr 2014
1 year 6 months
Munich, Germany

Intel Mobile GmbH

  • Validation of power units: DC/DC buck and buck-boost converters
  • Measurements: efficiency, line/load regulation, dynamic regulation, ripple, noise spectrum
  • Derating of inductors and capacitors at different frequencies and temperatures
  • Parameter optimization
  • Hardware: oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, power supply
  • Software: MATLAB
Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
3 months
Seefeld, Germany

Dualis-Medtech GmbH

  • Development of wireless power supply for implanted heart pumps
  • Embedded development with ARM processors
  • Power driver for coils
  • Software and hardware architecture based on STM ARM M0 controller
  • Prototype of the coil driver board and basic software
  • Communication software in C
  • Use of Keil system (emulator, debugger)
  • Schematic entry and layout in Altium
Mar 2009 - Jun 2012
3 years 4 months
Munich, Germany

Rohde & Schwarz

  • Development of oscilloscope software in C++ for Windows
  • Algorithms for signal and spectrum analysis
  • Distributed software architecture: embedded hardware (FPGAs) and PC part
  • Numerical signal feature calculation from 2D and 3D arrays
  • Eye diagram calculations and search algorithms in time and frequency domains
  • Protocol decoding: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, LIN, FlexRay
  • Version control with ClearCase and XML code generators
  • Hardware: PC, Lauterbach emulator, Xilinx MicroBlaze
  • Software: Visual Studio 2008, Xilinx ISE and EDK, PCLint, XML Spy
Apr 2007 - Dec 2008
1 year 9 months
Munich, Germany

Rohde & Schwarz

  • Development of oscilloscope software in C++ for the PC
  • Porting functions to Xilinx soft processor (10%)
  • 90% of development on PC using COM, ATL
  • Version control with ClearCase and XML code generators
  • Hardware: PC, Lauterbach emulator, Xilinx MicroBlaze
  • Software: Visual Studio 2005, Xilinx ISE and EDK, PCLint, XML Spy
Oct 2006 - Mar 2007
6 months
Munich, Germany

BMW AG

  • Introduction of a new Renesas processor for transmission control
  • Code review and adaptation of existing software
  • Testing with INCA and dSPACE HIL
  • Hardware: PC, Lauterbach emulator, INCA, dSPACE HIL
  • Software: Renesas C, CM Synergy, MATLAB/Simulink, Polyspace Code Analyzer, MISRA Checker
Feb 2006 - Sep 2006
8 months
Forchheim, Germany

Siemens Medical Solutions

  • Oversight and implementation of power supply and power backplane for new CT scanner
  • Creation of requirements specification and supplier consultation
  • Schedule monitoring and measurements for specification control
  • Control of the power supply over I2C bus
  • Hardware: oscilloscope, multimeter, PC
  • PC software: MS Office, Visual C++ under .NET
Sep 2004 - Jan 2006
1 year 5 months
Ingolstadt, Germany

Continental TEMIC

  • Prototype development and testing for battery-free tire pressure monitoring
  • Basic measurements (sensitivity, bandwidth)
  • Development and testing of receivers
  • System tests, including on vehicles
  • Preparation for automotive application (temperature measurements)
Jul 1991 - Present
34 years 8 months

WDS GmbH

  • Hardware and software development of a radio terminal family with Mitsubishi M16C62 and Siemens DECT module
  • Barcode scanner input and machine signal inputs
  • Optional LCD display and keyboard
  • Device drivers for interfaces
  • Development of a portable DNC handheld with battery, LCD, keyboard, RS232, and an integrated barcode scanner (Mitsubishi M16C62)
  • ORCAD- and TANGO-based hardware development under Windows 98/NT/2000
  • Programming in 8086 assembly and C/C++ with MFC
  • Development of fiber-optic terminals for data transmission and machine data acquisition with NEC V25
  • Development of a tooling database, MDE multiplexer, and NC protocol interpretation
  • Hardware and software development for laser game devices
Jul 1987 - Jun 1991
4 years
Planegg, Germany

DICON (spin-off von rwt)

  • Authorized signatory and technical manager
  • Development of a PC-compatible industrial terminal family (NEC V25, MSDOS)
  • Analog circuits (DC/DC converters), ARCNET board, and device drivers
  • Multitasking in MSDOS and background server program
  • Online monitoring of connected machines
  • Enclosure and keyboard design
  • Hardware development using AutoCAD, TANGO, ORCAD
Apr 1986 - Jun 1987
1 year 3 months
Krailling, Germany

rwt

  • Department manager
  • Migration of existing data acquisition systems to PCs
  • Development of new data acquisition terminals on PC motherboards
  • IBM network transmission with NETBIOS protocol and BIOS modifications
  • Additional interface cards and device drivers
  • Hardware development under MSDOS in assembly and C
Jan 1984 - Apr 1986
2 years 4 months
Tutzing, Germany

Telesoft (spin-off von Schoen Computer)

  • Freelance software development for reservation systems for travel agencies (CP/M, Intel assembly, C)
  • Development of BTX transport solutions for IBM 3270 terminal screens
  • Online order system for Toyota branches via BTX
Feb 1982 - Dec 1983
1 year 11 months
Gräfelfing, Germany

Schoen Computer

  • Development of a multi-user computer with Intel 8086 for medical practices
  • BIOS development for CP/M-86, MP/M-86, MS-DOS 1.25
  • Device drivers for peripherals: floppy, mouse, printer, RS232, hard disk (SASI)
  • QUIC-2 tape backup system and graphical display controllers
  • Implementation of operating systems with bootloader
  • Assembler routines for Pascal applications
Jul 1981 - Jan 1982
7 months
Munich, Germany

Freelance

  • Development of data acquisition systems for the automotive industry
  • Mini terminal with RCA 1802 CMOS processor and battery
  • Z80 ECB bus boards and alphanumeric CRT controllers
  • Hardware development under CP/M, Zilog assembler and BASIC
Apr 1980 - Jun 1981
1 year 3 months
Munich, Germany

SEM Elektronik

  • Hardware and software development for Intel 8085 microprocessor system
  • Time tracking and access control using magnetic cards
  • Floppy and thermal printer drivers and various interfaces
  • Own operating system and programming in Intel assembler
Jul 1978 - Mar 1980
1 year 9 months
Munich, Germany

Laser Optronic

  • Hardware development for motion control and various NC controls for laser systems
  • Galvanometer mirror deflections for laser marking
  • Switch-mode power supplies for laser applications up to 2.5 kW and 2 kV
Sep 1976 - Jun 1978
1 year 10 months
Munich, Germany

Edotronik GmbH & Co. KG

  • Development of a two-axis NC controller for laser systems
  • Data printer with average value calculator
  • Blood cell analysis device with digital acquisition and oscilloscope display
  • Custom interfaces for desktop computers
Oct 1972 - Aug 1975
2 years 11 months
Budapest, Hungary

VILATI

  • Hardware development of ticket machines, multiplexers and data transmission systems for reservation systems of the Soviet Railways
  • Use of magnetic logic (TTL)

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 (45 years), Information Technology (44 years), Automotive (7.5 years), Healthcare (3.5 years), Tourism (2.5 years), and Biotechnology (1.5 years).

Manufacturing
Information Technology
Automotive
Healthcare
Tourism
Biotechnology

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 (52.5 years), Information Technology (44 years), Research and Development (8 years), Quality Assurance (3.5 years), Business Intelligence (0.5 years), and Procurement (0.5 years).

Product Development
Information Technology
Research and Development
Quality Assurance
Business Intelligence
Procurement

Summary

Self-employed since 1991. Own products for industry (data acquisition/transmission) via radio. Development of hardware, PCB layout, embedded software (Assembler, C/C++), Windows software in C/C++, MFC. Main focus: hardware design, C/C++, assembler, VHDL, embedded controllers, Altium. Prefer freelance work.

Skills

Hardware:

  • Bus: I2c, Spi, Can, Lin, Flexray, Usb
  • Data Acquisition Terminals
  • Real-time Systems
  • Embedded Systems: Assembler, C, Developed Hardware With Different Processors
  • Microcontrollers, Arm Cortex Controllers
  • Pld, Fpga: Xilinx
  • Analog And Digital Hardware
  • Sensors: Optical, Laser
  • Control And Regulation Systems

Operating Systems:

  • Bare Metal Windows
  • Cp/m
  • Ms-dos
  • Rtos (Real Time Os)

Programming Languages:

  • Assembler
  • C
  • C++
  • Vhdl

Data Communication:

  • Bus: Can, I2c, Lin, Spi, Flexray, Usb, Ethernet, Rs232

Products/standards/experience:

  • Developed Hardware
  • Switch-mode Power Supplies, Power Electronics For Laser Systems
  • Motion Control, Battery Charging Technology, Optical Sensors, Embedded Automotive Systems, Microcontroller, Fpga Development
  • Embedded Systems: Intel 8085, Z80, 80c31, Nec V25 (Pc-compatible), Renesas Rx62n, Arm Variants (Stm32xxx, Nxp Kinetis...), Xilinx Virtex, Zynq
  • Mostly Bare Metal, Rtos
  • Windows Control And Evaluation Programs
  • Wireless Data Transmission Via Dect Modules
  • Various Protocols Via Rs232, Optical Sensors With Usb Or Radio Link To Pc, Bluetooth Le
  • Vhdl Development With Xilinx Vivado

Industries:

  • Manufacturing
  • Laser Technology
  • Sensor Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Telecommunications
  • Automotive
  • Measurement Technology
  • Semiconductor
  • Medical
  • Military

Languages

German
Native
Hungarian
Native
English
Intermediate

Education

Oct 1967 - Jun 1972

TU Budapest

Diploma in Engineering · Communications engineering · Budapest, Hungary

Profile

Created
Need a freelancer? Find your match in seconds.
Try FRATCH GPT
More actions

Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions? Here you can find further information.

Where is Laszlo based?

Laszlo is based in Bélapátfalva, Hungary.

What languages does Laszlo speak?

Laszlo speaks the following languages: German (Native), Hungarian (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Laszlo have?

Laszlo has at least 52 years of experience. During this time, Laszlo has worked and for 32 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Laszlo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What companies has Laszlo worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Laszlo has worked for Lonza Cologne GmbH, EHB Elektronik / Lonza Cologne GmbH, NXP Semiconductors, Solarmax, and Swoboda Schorndorf KG.

Which industries is Laszlo most experienced in?

Laszlo is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), and Automotive. Laszlo also has some experience in Healthcare, Tourism and Hospitality, and Biotechnology.

Which business areas is Laszlo most experienced in?

Laszlo is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Research and Development (R&D). Laszlo also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Procurement and Purchasing, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Laszlo worked in recently?

Laszlo has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), and Biotechnology.

Which business areas has Laszlo worked in recently?

Laszlo has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Laszlo's education?

Laszlo holds a Master in Communications engineering from TU Budapest.

What is the availability of Laszlo?

Laszlo is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Laszlo?

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

How to hire Laszlo?

To hire Laszlo, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

Average rates for similar positions

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

1000
750
500
250
Market avg: 740-900 €
The rates shown represent the typical market range for freelancers in this position based on recent contracts on our platform.
Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.