Mohamed K. - Project Manager

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Babenhausen, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Sep 2024

2 years 9 months

Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

Cyber Security Software Project Manager (ADAS)

Continental

MFC526TN12 front camera for autonomous driving functions.

Development and customization for OEM TRATON:

Software project coordination, integration of cybersecurity functions, and planning/tracking processes (CS-DIA) with the customer
Team management, preparation for cybersecurity qualification, and conducting audits
Multinational team (Serbia, Germany) and supplier support (Tier 2: Renesas, Eeins, Argus...)

Jun 2018 - Feb 2021

2 years 9 months

Sailauf, Germany

Software Project Manager (ADAS)

Magna Electronics

MFK5 far-field front camera with the fifth-generation MobilEye EQ for end customers Audi, VW and Porsche:

Full software project management and system integration of customer functions in the EQ and the host controller (Infineon AURIX)
Hybrid solution control (Classic AUTOSAR + Native Linux)
Planning, delivery and coordination with the customer
Multinational team (Sailauf, Pune, Auburn Hills) and supplier support (Tier 2: MobilEye, IAV, Elektrobit...)
Daily customer interface and monthly reports to top management

Mar 2018 - Jun 2018

4 months

Linköping, Sweden

Principal Consultant (ADAS)

Autoliv

Veoneer, an Autoliv spin-off, developed a stereo/mono camera for Daimler in autonomous driving. As Principal Consultant, my tasks included:

Creating and implementing a realignment program (team reinforcement and restructuring from 150 to 500 employees)
Supervising and tracking teams; improving the multi-customer platform customization process
Moderating the safety concept between the OEM and the supplier
Revising the project plan and adapting release content

Feb 2017 - Jan 2018

1 year

Munich, Germany

Software Project Lead (Lifestyle)

Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH

For BMW, Harman's lifestyle department developed the RAM module. This RAM control unit uses a DSP to filter and equalize sound signals. Filters are implemented via the INCA tool in device memory and used for loudspeaker control:

Planning and tracking JIRA tickets or user stories
Reporting and monitoring schedule and costs

Mar 2016 - Jan 2017

11 months

Babenhausen, Germany

Software Project Manager (Instrument Cluster)

Continental AG

FPK-Entry is a platform for instrument cluster development based on two Renesas processors. One handles automotive functions like pointers and ADAS, the other handles graphics and HMI. The end customer was the VW Group. As software project manager, I:

Coordinated software topics with specialist groups, interfaced with the CDS and architect, managed the project team (30 software developers), assigned roles to team members with customer agreement, and created the software project plan and related documents such as the project schedule, project tailoring documents, and coordinated activities with the software quality department
Delivered status reports, monitored schedule and costs, managed risks, and implemented corrective actions

Jan 2011 - Jul 2015

4 years 7 months

Ariana, Tunisia

Electronics Engineering Manager (Energy Management)

BeiTy Inc

Pioneer the electronics engineering activity in a 100 person out-sourcing software company. Capitalize on the existing high skilled engineers and their relevant experiences in embedded systems to launch a new product line development for Home Automation and Smart Grid. Focus on the newest technologies regarding home appliances product. Manage the product requirements, technical solutions, prototyping, buy analysis, market study. Build the business plan and negotiate with investors (fund of about 3M$)

Apr 2008 - Jan 2011

2 years 10 months

Reutlingen, Germany

Project Engineer (Lighting)

Automotive lighting GmbH

System Test and Diagnostic Responsible: Project AUDI C7 Coupé Full LED headlamps. LED 3.1 system architecture design Concept a test tool chain for diagnostic, EMC. Acceptance tests strategy management.
Quality responsible: Projects Fiat 312 (cinquecento) and Ferrari F149. Applying MISRA standard, Running Qac tools, Software delivery check and control.

Mar 2007 - Apr 2008

1 year 2 months

Lippstadt, Germany

Project Leader Electronics (Body&Chassis Control)

Hella KGaA Hueck & Co.

Project Leader Electronics, Projects Trucks Freightliner SAM P3 and Daimler S3P: Project management. Lead an offshore software team in India. Software architecture design (AUTOSAR) to fulfil wide range of hardware types. Integrate new self-diagnostic concepts for trucks in respect to hardware safety. Coordinating the hardware team. Requirements control in respect to our hard-soft capabilities.
Quality Manager, Projects Trucks Freightliner SAM P3 and Daimler S3P: Quality responsible to achieve A-spice standard. Enhancement of the system runtime and code optimization of high prior modules.

Jun 2004 - Dec 2006

2 years 7 months

Kamp-Lintfort, Germany

Embedded Software Developper (Telecommunication)

BenQ-Siemens Mobile

Software Responsible, Project Software Update Over the Air (SWOTA): Development of an embedded SyncML-DM plug-in dedicated to update traffic over the air for BenQ-Siemens mobile phones platform 65, 75
System Support, Project Software Update Over the Air (SWOTA): Monitoring server suppliers; supervising their connection-configuration to the major service provider in Germany (T-mobile, Vodafone…)

Jan 2002 - Jun 2004

2 years 6 months

Paris, France

R&D Engineer (Power Train)

Telnet Inc.

Software Developer for several Control Unit. Tier1 Jhonson Controls and French OEMs

Summary

Deep understanding and experience in embedded software development, especially in vehicle control unit development processes (BMW, VW, Daimler, PSA ...), as well as in telecommunications.

Over 11 years of project management and change management experience
Experience with agile processes and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Over 12 years of experience with A-SPICE, Functional Safety ISO 26262, Cybersecurity ISO/SAE 21434 and AUTOSAR