Executive Profile
Technology leader with 20+ years driving digital transformation across Medical Devices, Automotive, and Professional Imaging industries. Proven ability to bridge technical depth with business strategy, leading global teams (16-85 engineers) to deliver innovative products from concept to market. Expert in translating complex technical challenges into scalable business solutions while navigating diverse regulatory environments (EU MDR, automotive safety standards, precision manufacturing requirements). Track record of building cross-functional partnerships across different industry sectors and managing distributed international teams while maintaining innovation leadership.
Core Competencies
T-Shaped Professional: Deep embedded systems expertise with proven leadership across Medical Devices, Automotive, and Professional Imaging industries. Demonstrated ability to bridge regulatory, technical, and business requirements across different market sectors.
🎯 Deep Technical Expertise
🌐 Strategic Leadership
⚡ Modern Development
🌐 Multi-Industry Expertise
Professional Experience
Senior System Architect & Managing Expert Software
Leica Camera AG, Wetzlar
2021 - Present
- Architect current and future digital camera platforms defining critical system parameters: multi-CPU/SoC communication, external device interaction, power management, security, and scalability
- Lead C2PA/CAI research initiative implementing Content Authenticity technology into digital camera systems
- Lead strategic research projects with external teams generating IPs with cross-industry applications
- Define manufacturing and development processes improving operational efficiency by 20%
- Conduct technology scouting across industries and academia, evaluating strategic risks/opportunities for company future
- Technical leadership and coaching of software development teams while collaborating with university research partners
- Established innovation pipeline connecting scientific research to commercial product roadmap
Chief Technology Officer
Senmotion GmbH, Berlin
2018 - 2021
Note: Senmotion was a passion-driven side startup, operated during evening hours while working full-time as Senior Software Architect at Zeiss
- Architected complete IoT ecosystem: wearable device, mobile apps, cloud infrastructure
- Led distributed team of 16 developers across several European countries
- Successfully navigated EU Medical Device Regulation achieving certification
- Designed platform supporting 100,000+ concurrent users with 99.9% uptime
- Reduced operational costs by 40% through scalable cloud architecture and algorithms optimization
Senior Software Architect
Carl Zeiss AG, Oberkochen
2017 - 2021
- Coordinated 60-85 engineers across Europe, USA, Canada, China, and Taiwan
- Led architecture for Zeiss ZX1 to support a patent defense strategy against Nikon
- Implemented agile methodologies across distributed development teams
- Enabled camera calibration without specialized equipment, significantly reducing production costs
Software Architect
Leica Camera AG, Wetzlar
2011 - 2017
- Built software infrastructure for Leica S and M digital camera lines
- Led team of 13 developers implementing modern development workflows
- Reduced critical bug rates by 50% through process transformation and architectural changes
- Designed modular architecture enabling rapid product variations
Senior Software Engineer
Leica Camera AG, Solms
2008 - 2011
- Developed bootloader and kernel optimization for digital cameras
- Built real-time image processing pipeline for RAW/JPEG outputs
- Pioneered AI integration into manufacturing line reducing calibration time by 25%
Software Engineering Intern
Siemens VDO AG, Wetzlar
2004 - 2006
- Developed firmware integration tools for navigation systems
- Optimized CAN-BUS drivers improving efficiency by 20%
- Contributed to safety-critical automotive software development
Software Engineer
Leica Camera AG, Solms
2006 - 2008
- Designed calibration algorithms for CCD sensors and shutter systems
- Co-founded digital camera software department including development processes
- Improved engineering efficiency by 30% through internal tools and establishing new processes
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science
University of Hagen, Germany
In progress, doing it just for fun
Diplom-Ingenieur in Computer Science
University of Applied Sciences Giessen, Germany
2002 - 2006
Key Achievements & Business Impact
Contributed to product lines generating €200M+ annual revenue
Reduced manufacturing costs by 25% through design optimization
Accelerated development cycles by 40% through process innovation
Successfully enabled medical device market entry through regulatory compliance
Generated 3+ patent applications through R&D initiatives
Mentored 50+ engineers with 90%+ career advancement success
Successfully bridged technology solutions across Medical, Automotive, and Imaging sectors
Led regulatory compliance in multiple industries (e.g EU MDR, CRA)
Established innovation pipeline processes adopted organization-wide
Created reusable platforms reducing time-to-market by 35%
Applied automotive safety principles to medical device development
Cross-pollinated imaging expertise to improve manufacturing quality systems
Languages & Professional Engagement
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