Description

Senior Software Architect and Embedded / Full Stack Engineer with over 20 years of experience in complex, hardware-near and regulated software systems.

Strong background in medical devices, embedded platforms and long-lifecycle software architectures for safety-critical and technically demanding systems.

Extensive experience in C++, Python and JavaScript-based system development, software architecture, communication interfaces and cross-disciplinary alignment between software, hardware and system engineering.

Hands-on experience in verification strategies, structured documentation, traceability-oriented development and technical coordination in regulated environments.

Repeatedly involved in turning prototype-style, research-driven or weakly structured software into maintainable, testable and product-ready systems through architecture reconstruction, refactoring and interface industrialization.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Russian
Native or bilingual
French
Basic

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

TimeBase
External SW Consultant
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
January 2026 - March 2026 (2 months)
Düsseldorf, Germany
High-Precision RF Generator Platform (small-series industrial production)
Project: Embedded software and communication architecture for high-precision RF signal generator platforms
Design and implementation of hardware-near embedded software for precision electronic devices
Refactoring and modernization of legacy software for Cortex-M based controller platforms
Integration of CAN bus and UART communication for controller-to-module and subsystem interaction
Modernization of external device interfaces through introduction of MQTT and REST API based communication
Definition of robust communication paths, interface behavior and diagnostic mechanisms for embedded device operation
Support of hardware/software integration, bring-up and troubleshooting in complex mixed-system environments
Structuring of software components and interfaces for long-term maintainability and future platform evolution
Contribution to verification activities, defect analysis and technical documentation
Tools & Technologies: C/C++, Cortex-M, Node.js, Vue.js, CAN, UART, MQTT, REST API, Embedded Systems, Hardware Integration, Diagnostics
Node.js C++ Vue.js Refactoring MQTT
Hamilton Medical AG
Team Leader GUI
MEDICAL
February 2020 - November 2025 (5 years and 9 months)
München, Germany
Project: GUI software for portable ventilators in a regulated medical environment

Leadership of a 5‑person team responsible for design, development and maintenance of a Qt/QML‑based GUI

Definition of a reusable system and software architecture spanning frontend, backend and embedded systems

Planning, progress tracking and delivery management using agile principles

Close collaboration with embedded, system, QA and regulatory teams

Responsibility for CI pipelines, test automation and software documentation in accordance with IEC 62304

Cyber Security & System Aspects:

Contribution to the assessment of cyber security risks on system level for safety‑critical ventilators, integrated into existing risk and architecture processes

Support in defining secure software and communication architectures (authentication, protected interfaces, update mechanisms)

Participation in architectural reviews and audit preparation with focus on MDR and cyber security requirements

Close coordination with QA/RA to integrate cyber security aspects into the regulated development process

Cloud & Connectivity (Next Generation Devices):

Design of the cloud integration architecture for the next generation of ventilators

Store‑and‑forward telemetry concepts

Secure REST/MQTT communication with Azure IoT Hub, Event Hubs and Cosmos DB

mTLS‑based authentication

OpenAPI specifications for remote diagnostics and OTA updates

Tools & Technologies:
C/C++, Qt/QML, JavaScript, Python, Squish, Rhapsody, Klocwork
C++ QML Rhapsody Squish IEC 62304
LivaNova
External Software Consultant
MEDICAL
February 2019 - December 2019 (10 months)
Munich, Germany
Project: Next‑generation heart‑lung machine (safety‑critical medical device)

Contribution to system and software architecture of a safety‑critical heart‑lung machine

Definition and implementation of validation strategies for standard and third‑party software in a regulated environment

Execution of risk analyses and derivation of technical and process‑level mitigation measures

Central interface between R&D, QA and regulatory / FDA compliance teams

Support during audits and regulatory reviews

Contribution to the assessment of software and interface risks with regard to secure system integration and regulatory requirements

Safety & Security Aspects:

Assessment of safety‑ and cyber‑relevant risks in the context of connected medical devices

Consideration of software, communication and integration risks on system level

Close coordination with architecture and QA teams to integrate safety and security aspects into the development process

Tools & Technologies:
C/C++, Qt/QML, Keil RTX, Enterprise Architect, Polyspace, Polarion
MDR C++ QML IEC 62304 Python