06.10.2026 aktualisiert
JF
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100 % verfügbarR&D Process Consulting - Governance, Cybersecurity, Safety & AI
Bassenheim, Deutschland
Weltweit
Dr.-Ing., Electrical Engineering / Control Theory, Saarland UniversityÜber mich
20+ years in R&D leadership for software-intensive, safety- and security-critical systems. Developed and rolled out enterprise-wide web platforms for governance, quality, and risk management, incl. agentic AI and fulfilling the needs of EU AI Act, ISO/SAE 21434, and ISO 26262. Automotive and more.
Skills
Governance & Cybersecurity
Expertise in governance and risk management systems for the full product lifecycle, including TISAX/ENX Vehicle Cybersecurity, CRA, ISO/SAE 21434 and ISO 26262 assessment and audit support. Proven track record of achieving outstanding audit results for product cybersecurity at ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
AI Transformation & Governance
Deep knowledge in AI transformation and governance, including AI literacy, value-focused use case identification and prioritization for business processes, AI-assisted system and software development, and EU AI Act readiness. Experience in conceiving and scaling cloud-based, LLM/agent-powered governance platforms adopted by thousands of engineers worldwide.
Functional Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Comprehensive expertise in functional safety and regulatory compliance, covering ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE R155, EU AI Act, and Cyber Resilience Act. Background includes safety-critical platform development for slip control and electronic parking brake with ISO 26262 ASIL-D multi-core architecture.
Interim Management & Leadership
Extensive experience in leadership during critical transformation phases, including governance and R&D excellence. Leadership of programs and portfolios for digital and AI initiatives in R&D contexts, with teams of up to approximately 100 employees and approximately 100 parallel projects.
Embedded Software & Architecture
Strong background in division-wide embedded software and architecture platforms, including the largest cloud CI/CT system at ZF with more than 1 million builds. Introduction of Agile/Scrum methodologies in safety-critical environments.
Model-Based Systems Engineering
Experience in model-based system and software engineering, including brake-by-wire and mechatronic systems, gained at Continental (Siemens VDO).
Agentic AI & Coding Agents
Knowledge in agentic AI and coding agents, covering introduction strategy, tooling, team workflows, quality and accountability frameworks.
Integrated Management Systems
Capability to design and implement integrated management systems combining cybersecurity, safety governance, and AI operating models for safe product releases, including processes, methods, tools, and audits.
Control Engineering & Robotics
Academic and practical expertise in inertial navigation, robotics, and control engineering, with a PhD in these fields and lecturing experience in Mechatronic Systems.
Erfahrung
Berufserfahrungmehr als 10 Jahre
Freelancer seit2026
Sprachen
DeutschMutterspracheEnglischverhandlungssicherFranzösischGrundkenntnisse
Projekthistorie
Senior advisor and interim leader for companies under transformation and regulatory pressure. Focus on governance and risk management systems, AI transformation and governance, and transformation leadership.
Voluntary part-time role at a non-profit foundation focused on ethical artificial intelligence.
Global responsibility for governance and audits in cybersecurity, functional safety, and AI governance across all ZF automotive and industrial products. Close collaboration with IT Governance, ISMS, legal, and corporate audit. Strategic direction for more than 5,000 system and software engineers across approximately 50 FTE at 10 locations. Led enterprise GenAI/agentic platform from concept to scaled operation; executive advisory to AI Ethics Board, Cybersecurity Panel, and ERM.