Michael Schuster - Sabbatical

Q: Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Hebertshausen, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Michael speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 10 months . Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Sabbatical at Auszeit .

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

In recent years, Michael has worked for Auszeit and BMW Group AG .

Q: Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Aerospace and Defense , and Healthcare . Michael also has some experience in Retail , Food and Beverage , and Sport and Recreation .

Q: Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Hebertshausen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 3 months

Sabbatical

Auszeit

Time off due to a complex bone fracture; my work ability is fully restored at this time

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Munich, Germany

Senior Consultant

xapio GmbH

Germany: requirements analysis, creation of test instructions, integration and regression tests, test automation, test reporting, carrying out site acceptance tests
Customer acceptance for the State Finance Office

Jan 2015 - Dec 2019

5 years

Garching, Germany

Senior Consultant

Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH über Westhouse Engineering GmbH

Norway: integration tests, test reporting, creation of test instructions
Germany: creation of test instructions, integration tests, support in carrying out software tests, factory acceptance tests, test reporting for system-integrated training devices
Creation of test documents
Development of test cases
Analysis and documentation

Jan 2009 - Dec 2014

6 years

Munich, Germany

Test, Requirements and Quality Management Engineer

Freelancer

Germany: software development, database creation, creation of test instructions, integration tests for an application to record and analyze patient data
Germany: user interface development, database creation, creation of test instructions, integration tests for medical software
Worldwide: detailed specification, software development, creation of test instructions, integration tests for PRONIA – individual prediction of mental disorders
Germany: software development, creation of test instructions, integration tests for online shops for workwear

Jan 2007 - Dec 2021

15 years

Munich, Germany

Requirements Engineer

BMW Group AG

Germany: technical support (3rd level), software development, creation of test instructions, integration tests for supplier database, management of requirements, supplier evaluation system and maintenance of technical data for cars and motorcycles
Germany: detailed specification, creation of functional concept for a portal for competitor analysis

Jan 1999 - Dec 2002

4 years

Munich, Germany

Software Developer and Project Manager

arons AG / up2date GmbH

Software development for training systems for Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH
Project leadership, design and development of a mobile order entry system, internal workplace applications, reporting systems and database interfaces for database applications for Pöschl Tabak GmbH
Software development for sports judiciary/portal, design and development of database interfaces for the German Football Association (DFB)
Software development for reporting systems for BMW Group AG

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 Automotive (19 years), Aerospace and Defense (9 years), Healthcare (6 years), Retail (6 years), Food and Beverage (4 years), and Sport (4 years).

Automotive

Aerospace and Defense

Healthcare

Retail

Food and Beverage

Sport

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 Information Technology (19 years), Quality Assurance (15 years), Product Development (15 years), Research and Development (6 years), Business Intelligence (4 years), and Project Management (4 years).

Information Technology

Quality Assurance

Product Development

Research and Development

Business Intelligence

Project Management

Summary

For over 21 years I've worked daily as an IT test engineer and quality officer in many projects for companies like BMW Group AG and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG. Reliability, accuracy and expertise are my top priorities.

In my fully equipped home office with the latest technology, I'm happy to be 100% remote with my ideas, visions and quirks in mind.

Skills

20 Years Test Engineering

Execution Of Software Tests
Factory Acceptance Tests
Test Reporting For System-integrated Training Devices
Creation Of Test Documents
Development Of Test Cases
Analysis And Documentation

15 Years Quality Management

Factory And Site Acceptance Tests
Customer Acceptance

Test Engineering, 3rd Level Support, Software Development, Requirements Engineering

Gathering, Analysis, Documentation And Management Of Requirements

Tools

Atlassian Jira
Zephyr
Enterprise Architect
Microtool Instep
Bmc Remedy
Smartbear Qa Complete
Hp Quality Center
Quest Toad
Ms Office
Bugzilla

Programming Languages

Sql
Java
Javascript
Vb
Vbscript

Databases

Oracle
Mysql
Ms Access

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1996 - Jun 1999

SLS AG

IT Clerk (Data Processing) · Schwabhausen, Germany

Oct 1993 - Jun 1996

ISAR Realschule

Secondary School Diploma · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Database and integration tests, test reporting for mission recording station original device

Requirements and test engineering

Working with object-oriented tests

Development and project management of integration tests, factory acceptance tests, test reporting for simulators

Driver's licenses: classes B, C1, C1E and A1

Profile

Created

December 2024

Last Update

December 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Hebertshausen, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Michael speak?

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

How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 10 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Michael be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Sabbatical, Senior Consultant, Test, Requirements and Quality Management Engineer.

What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Sabbatical at Auszeit.

What companies has Michael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michael has worked for Auszeit and BMW Group AG.

Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, and Healthcare. Michael also has some experience in Retail, Food and Beverage, and Sport and Recreation.

Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Automotive.

Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Michael's education?

Michael attended SLS AG.

Does Michael have any certificates?

Michael has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Database and integration tests, test reporting for mission recording station original device, Requirements and test engineering, and Working with object-oriented tests.

What is the availability of Michael?

Michael is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Michael?

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