Jun 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mos · Munich, Bavaria, Germany · Remote

• Along with my full time job (which I love), I pursue my passion for teaching and enabling career growth as a leadership & career coach. Just how did I go from engineer to coach? Keep reading!
• As I advanced in my career from software developer to leader, I discovered that the most rewarding part of my role was empowering others to grow and succeed. I naturally gravitated towards the role of coach and mentor for my teams and peers, and actively invested in studying and sharing knowledge on compassionate leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal development - topics not typically covered in the tech industry. It was through this fulfilling journey that I began to envision myself as a leadership and career coach, and knew I had to pursue it.
• Now, I am excited to have the opportunity to work with companies and people to help them achieve their goals and dreams. That might be transitioning from individual contributor to a thriving leader, getting that next promotion, or changing careers. I am happy to help in whatever form is most helpful - consulting, training, or individual coaching.
• I also provide personalized job advice to clients worldwide, specializing in resume writing, interviewing, and LinkedIn profile optimization. I have worked in Canada, USA, and Germany in both large corporations and start ups, have interviewed hundreds of candidates, and reviewed even more resumes and CVs. I can give you a unique perspective from a hiring manager rather than a recruiter.
• Feel free to reach out if you think I can help in any way, or just to connect and chat.

Jun 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

• Building tomorrow's tech society with cultural diversity: 2hearts is a community of people with immigration backgrounds from the tech scene (founders, investors, top executives) with the mission to empower great talent with immigration backgrounds to enrich Europe`s tech economy.

Jun 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 9 mos · Greater Munich Metropolitan Area · Hybrid

• As the manager of the Software Center of Competence Group at Power & Sensor Systems (PSS) division, I lead strategic initiatives to improve the quality and throughput of PSS software deliverables, with the goal of producing world-class software by establishing autonomous product delivery teams and a company-wide software culture.
• Key initiatives:
• Developed a scalable CI/CD platform based on GitOps principles that reduces setup time by 90% and increased organization-wide CI usage by 70%. Established a DevOps team to support project teams.
• Established a team to enable integration of Infineon software with the Cypress Semiconductors embedded development ecosystem, earning the Infineon High Performance Award.
• Provided technical leadership and project management resources for desktop and web app product development. Collaborated with business lines to shape software strategy and effectively coordinate external resources, customer requirements, budget, and schedule.

Jan 2020 – May 2020 · 4 mos · Munich, Bavaria, Germany

• Reporting directly to the CEO, assumed complete ownership of the synthetic data product including delivery, people management, hiring, technical leadership, project management, and new project acquisitions. Managed a team consisting of software engineers, AI experts, physicists, and 3D artists.
• Managed 3 concurrent German public-funded ADAS projects totaling €100M, coordinating with 30+ industry partners including car manufacturers, Tier 1 OEMs, and universities.
• Improved productivity through team restructuring, implementing Agile, and technical mentoring. Defined check-in process, branching policy, and coding standards.
• Fostered a quality-driven culture, emphasizing trust, innovation, and positive societal impact. Shifted company’s focus to employee well-being with flexible hours, daily breaks, and regular social events

Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 · 11 mos · Munich Area, Germany

• As the terminal team lead of the Trayzi project at SKIDATA, I oversaw the development of an automated checkout solution using computer vision and artificial intelligence. I managed a cross-functional team responsible for terminal software, system integration, DevOps, tools, QA, and field support in an Agile SCRUM environment. I worked closely with the computer vision team, product management, and sales team to align on goals, set priorities, and determine strategy.
• Managing all aspects of the team, both managerial and technical.
• Overseeing in bringing Trayzi product from prototype to production while scaling accordingly.
• Implementing effective CI/CD strategy to automate the development workflow.
• Defining best practices and processes to improve software development lifecycle.
• Establishing team culture and managing the team via 1 on 1s, team meetings, constructive feedback, and performance reviews.
• Tech:
• C, C++14, Docker, AWS, Python, Jenkins, Ubuntu, JIRA, Bitbucket, TensorFlow

Aug 2018 – Jan 2019 · 5 mos · Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

• Responsible for requirements, design, and implementation of software components that reside in the wearable products and their interface with external components and services. Part of a lean software team in a fast paced, Agile startup environment while closely collaborating with teams in Germany, Taiwan, and Georgia.
• Implementing the initial version of the smart glasses software ecosystem.
• Leading a nearshore team to complete required tasks and meet milestones amid tight deadlines and changing requirements.
• Deliverables consisted of virtual glasses operating system on Android, SDK for glasses interaction, demo applications, and documentation.
• Tech: Android, Java, Git, Bluetooth

Nov 2014 – Jul 2018 · 3 yrs 8 mos · San Diego County, California, United States

• Managed a team responsible for developing reference Android applications for emerging Snapdragon technologies while having own technical deliverables. I directed technical strategy, scheduled development, and defined requirements in coordination with internal technical teams, customers, and UX designers. I provided guidance and oversight to ensure the successful development of the projects.
• Collaborated with handset OEMs to develop use cases for upcoming Snapdragon chipsets, focusing on computer vision and machine learning
• Oversaw end-to-end implementation and release of 14 projects
• Led architectural design, code reviews, processes, best practices, and provided continuous guidance to the team
• Focused on continuous improvement of face recognition accuracy
• Tech: Java, C/C++, Android, BREW, NoSQL, computer vision, Ruby, Git, Perforce, Android Studio, Eclipse, Visual Studio, Source Insight

Jul 2007 – Nov 2014 · 7 yrs 4 mos · San Diego County, California, United States

• As part of QChat, a division specializing in commercial quality VoIP and data sharing services optimized for Qualcomm mobile chipsets, I was responsible for a broad range of tasks including designing, developing, maintaining, integrating, and testing the product across its lifecycle. Development was primarily done in C/C++.
• Utilized QChat platform to develop voice-enabled applications, such as gaming and public safety, leading a team of five engineers in the implementation of a real-time, voice-enabled multiplayer game prototype
• Implemented QChat service on emerging Snapdragon chipsets to optimize performance for WiFi, WCDMA, CDMA, 1X, and LTE
• Refactored QChat framework to improve performance and design through inter-processor communication on Snapdragon chipsets

Sep 2006 – Dec 2006 · 3 mos · Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area

• Worked as a member of the Desktop team contributing to fixing urgent bugs and aiding the development of new features for future releases of Xandros Linux distributions under strict deadlines.
• Responsible for dealing with a wide range of OS localization issues (language translations, regional settings, currency format, etc...). Redesigned and refactored various user interface forms using QTDesigner management (TOAD) and serialization features

Jan 2006 – Apr 2006 · 3 mos · New York City Metropolitan Area

• Designated a major role in the embedded PDA development (C++, XML) of a large scale assessment product as part of a two person development team. Actively involved in all aspects of the software development life cycle.
• Specific tasks implemented include all GUI aspects, control flow, database management (TOAD) and serialization features.