Radislav Zak
Interim Project Manager
Experience
Interim Project Manager
ZakZak Engineering (Client: Eco Energy Future AG)
Retrofit of wind turbines with innovative technologies
Set up a project management system based on Atlassian software with the Work Management and Confluence modules
Developed a workflow for the proposal process for retrofitting existing wind turbines (WKA) and photovoltaic systems (PVA)
Created business cases and business plans
Tracked deadlines and content of the project and piloted the workflow in client projects
Ensured stakeholder acceptance of the project management system
Introduced and consistently applied agile methods, such as Kanban
Met deadlines and delivered content for the set milestones
Acquired industry knowledge
Successfully implemented Atlassian software
Interim Head of Design and Development
ZakZak Engineering (Client: Robert Bürkle GmbH)
Managed the design and development department as an interim replacement
Oversaw the team and ongoing projects during the search for a new head
Assisted in recruiting additional staff
Provided disciplinary and technical leadership for the department (8 employees)
Conducted team meetings and one-on-one sessions as well as staff reviews
Aimed to rejuvenate the team through recruiting at least 4 new, preferably young employees
Handled capacity planning and optimized processes
Improved communication with other departments and headquarters
Collaborated with colleges and universities
Introduced modern tools and software, including an MES (Manufacturing Execution System)
Monitored and led internal development projects, e.g., "digital twin"
Implemented the version control tool "Octoplant"
Established team meetings every two weeks and one-on-one sessions monthly
Created and rolled out a virtual machine company-wide for multiple TIA Portal versions (v13–v18) and various developer tools
Analyzed and addressed numerous improvement suggestions for the division management (including timeline, added value, customer benefit, and cost analysis)
Established contacts and maintained relationships with universities of applied sciences and hired a working student
Interim System Architect Embedded Software
ZakZak Engineering (Client: Mesco Engineering GmbH)
Developed new hardware and software for valve control
Built the system architecture for current and new valve series
Provided technical supervision of five hardware and software developers
Worked closely with the client and project managers on both sides
Successfully supported two software developers technically
Set up technical software documentation with Doxygen
Improved communication with the client through direct exchanges and getting to know the developers
Contributed to acquiring new work packages for 2023 through excellent collaboration with the client
Interim Head of Development
ZakZak Engineering (Client: an international mid-sized EMS company)
Led development and managed a transfer project
Expanded the department and searched for a successor
Provided disciplinary and technical leadership for the development department (14 employees)
Grew the department by recruiting new staff
Coached and trained all employees
Handled capacity planning and prioritization during bottlenecks
Supported the transfer project and communicated with the client
Hired two new employees
Restructured and divided development into four areas: product development, test development, test field, and test maintenance
Introduced and mentored a team lead in the test field
Oversaw the transfer project from development and test field perspectives
Project Manager and Embedded Software Developer
Baumüller Nürnberg GmbH
Led projects in electronics development and control engineering (60%)
Handled budget and resource planning as well as supplier communication
Managed two teams (3–5 and 9 members)
Developed embedded firmware (40%) for x86-based industrial controllers
Maintained the entire controller family and developed software modules
Developed the third generation of the industrial controller from project start to production readiness
Successfully collaborated with stakeholders (product management, sales, purchasing, suppliers)
Improved communication among stakeholders
Owner
pc-chef.com
Set up an online shop for electronic accessories as a family business
Managed operations, strategic purchasing, and accounting
Maintained online, Amazon, and eBay shops
Handled customer communication and expanded the product range for PC accessories, consumer electronics, and mobile phones
Established sales channels on eBay, Amazon, eBay Classifieds, and our own shop
Developed our own online shop based on WordPress and WooCommerce
Embedded Software Developer
Baumüller Nürnberg GmbH
Developed embedded firmware for industrial controllers using Windows Embedded Standard 7 and INtime for Windows (RTOS)
Maintained product line for controllers on Xcale (ARM) and x86 platforms
Developed software modules in Embedded C for INtime and ThreadX (ARM)
Evaluated new real-time capable hardware and ported the software
Developed the second generation industrial controller up to production maturity and successful market launch
Diploma Candidate
Heitec AG
- Evaluated the applicability of Embedded Linux in an industrial environment
- Developed drivers on a test system
Summary
I am a values-driven leader with a focus on leading at eye level, cooperation, and individual coaching and mentoring. In my leadership, I place great value on each team member’s personality. I capture personal motivations and goals, soft skills, as well as existing and developable hard skills in a competency profile.
I build a close and highly productive collaboration with every individual. I also foster a cooperative team culture focused on solutions and teamwork rather than lone fighters, both within my own team, across the company, and with clients. In my experience, this is exactly how you achieve healthy management of ongoing projects and fully motivated employees!
Skills
11 Years Of Experience In Embedded Software Development And Rtos (Real-time Operating Systems).
7 Years Of Experience In Project Management.
2 Years Of Leadership Experience.
Managed Up To 14 Team Members.
Led Teams In Electronics Development, Electrical Design, Ems, And Engineering.
Individual Leadership Of Engineers, Software Developers, And Technicians At Eye Level.
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows (Embedded) (Very Good)
Operating Systems: Gnu Linux/debian/embedded Linux (Very Good)
Operating Systems: Intime For Windows/rtos (Very Good)
Operating Systems: Freertos (Good)
Programming Languages: Embedded C (Very Good)
Programming Languages: C++ (Good)
Scripting Languages: Linux Shell Scripting (Very Good)
Scripting Languages: Windows Batch Scripting (Very Good)
Development Environments: Ms Visual Studio (Very Good)
Development Environments: Eclipse (Very Good)
Languages
Education
Georg-Simon-Ohm-Hochschule
Diploma (FH), specialization in information technology · Electrical Engineering/Information Technology · Nuremberg, Germany · Thesis grade: 1.0; final grade: 2.3
Städtische Fachoberschule
Technical college entrance qualification · Technical branch · Nuremberg, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Functional Safety Engineer, IEC 61508:2010
TÜV SÜD
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