Professional Experience
Professional Experience
Cybersecurity Expert (Product)
Full-time · Jan 2025 – Present · On-site
Define security architecture and security design for products across the company.
Provide technical support to address cybersecurity concerns with OEM customers and Tier 2 suppliers.
Define security guidelines and product security requirements & drive standardisation of security processes.
Handle the Product Security Incident Response (PSIRT) function, including vulnerability handling and incident response.
Work with CSMS, UNECE R155/R156, ISO 21434, TARA, CTI, vulnerability management and SUMS in daily activities.
Deliver training and knowledge-sharing sessions on product security and vulnerability management.
Cybersecurity Analyst (Automotive)
Full-time · Mar 2023 – Present · On-site
Support the implementation and operation of the Cybersecurity Management System (CSMS) and SUMS.
Contribute to threat and vulnerability management, monitoring and assessing risks across automotive products.
Work with ISO 21434, UNECE R155/R156 and PSIRT processes to ensure compliant and robust cybersecurity handling.
Participate in security incident response, including coordination and follow-up with stakeholders.
Conduct training and awareness sessions on cybersecurity and vulnerability management for internal teams.
Lecturer (Dozent)
Freelance · Nov 2025 – Present · On-site
Teach Software Engineering to B.Sc students at the Stuttgart campus.
Cover topics such as software development, SDLC, software project management, software testing, software estimation and systems engineering.
Design practical, industry-oriented examples and exercises, drawing on real experience from automotive and cybersecurity projects.
Lecturer (Dozent)
Freelance · Mar 2025 – Present · On-site
Lecturer for the Master’s in Cybersecurity programme at HDBW Munich.
Provide students with a practical understanding of different aspects of cybersecurity:
Development and secure engineering
Threat intelligence
Compliance and governance
Cyber defence and operations
Teach and train on topics such as information security, cyber defence, CTI, cyber operations, cyberlaw and practical security operations.
Product Security Engineer
Full-time · Mar 2021 – Feb 2023
Project Security Engineer for 48V electrical machine/inverter software.
Analyse ISO 21434 requirements and perform TARA (Threat and Risk Analysis) for projects.
Evaluate RFQs for cybersecurity requirements and create cybersecurity concepts.
Analyse and implement requirements from UNECE R155 / CSMS.
Support HSM firmware integration and align security processes with ISO 26262 and ASPICE.
Act as trainer for technical topics on cybersecurity (secure design, secure coding, security testing).
Lead Software Engineer
Full-time · Jan 2019 – Feb 2021 · Stuttgart, Germany
Software Security Engineer for 48V mild hybrid applications.
Implement security controls such as secure boot, security diagnostics and secure communication.
Integrate crypto stacks with HSM and OEM-specific security stacks/features.
Focus on secure coding, SecOC and robust in-vehicle communication security.
Software Project Lead
Full-time · Oct 2015 – Dec 2018
Software Technical Lead for Engine ECU functions to meet Stage V emissions for off-highway (OHW) applications.
Perform technical reviews (code and design), and functional safety analysis for ASIL B.
Work on EGAS monitoring concepts (FSC) and develop embedded software functions in C.
Configure and work with AUTOSAR, covering multiple stages of the V-model SDLC.
Participate in SW FMEA classification and analysis.
Handle critical project situations with structured planning and coordination.
Mentor and train new joiners; manage collaboration with multiple stakeholders (OEMs, development, calibration).
Senior Software Engineer
Full-time · Oct 2012 – Sep 2015 · Stuttgart, Germany & Bengaluru, India
Develop and test automotive software features for engine and vehicle functions.
Develop diagnostic functions (KWP2000) and prepare system specifications.
Perform effort estimation, planning and tracking for software tasks.
Analyse ISO 26262 functional safety requirements and participate in software reviews.
Software Engineer
Full-time · Jul 2011 – Sep 2012 · Bengaluru Area, India
Software developer for dual-fuel projects.
Implement CAN communication according to J1939 specification.
Develop application software for Diesel ECUs, enhance CAN drivers and optimise ECU resource usage.
Perform integration testing, debugging and customer support.
Provide on-site support at OEM locations in Germany for validation on test benches.
Software Engineer
Full-time · Jan 2010 – Jun 2011
Software developer for Lotus Notes and Domino projects.
Develop LotusScript plugins to add customer-specific features to email applications.
Perform verification and validation, customer support and L2 issue debugging.
Write automation scripts to support Domino server maintenance and operations.