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1/2018 – 12/2018

Definition of meta-models for roads to integrate and fusion all sensor information and standardize all the inputs to enable the autonomous steering of the vehicle.

Functionality:
• Project steering using agile methodology
• Road model definition and sensors taxonomy
• Standard access for autonomous driving agents
Technologies:
• Robot Operative System (ROS) to enable publisher/subscriber node operation
• High resolution LiDAR data curating and intelligent sampling using CUDA
• C++ based development on top of the BMW proprietary Spider framework (3D simulation engine)

Softwareentwicklung (allg.), Technische Projektleitung / Teamleitung

2/2017 – 11/2017

Garage-to-vehicle communication to enable the unmanned parking including drop-off and pick-up with real-team interface and garage-topology awareness.
Functionality:
• Garage-2-Car bidirectional communication interface
• Garage IT infrastructure with data base and custom-developed protocols to enable multiple-vehicle communication
• Context-aware vehicle inbuilt processing unit
Technologies:
• GPS, LiDAR and odometry fusion for full location.
• ROS and C++ for custom communication between nodes
• Network architecture to support distributed roaming

Softwareentwicklung (allg.), Technische Projektleitung / Teamleitung

2/2017 – 5/2017

first demonstrator of standard vehicle equipped with autonomous intelligent unit to enable unmanned steering in a random market circuit. (see -Hyperlink entfernt- - Demonstration at Intel Developer Forum ‘17)
Functionality:
• Definition and design of a minimum required camera set to enable autonomous driving in a closed environment
• Computer Vision module to provide real-time smooth path model to a simple controller
• Standardization of sensor-to-actuator interface
Technologies:
• Advanced OpenCV programming in C++
• CAN programming for interfacing

Softwareentwicklung (allg.), Technische Projektleitung / Teamleitung

2/2016 – 10/2016

Description: Non-intrusive presence detection mechanism based on standard cameras to enable access to the vehicle
Functionality:
• Presence detection using serial cameras
• Access enabling (door opening)
• Wireless light triggering based on proximity
Technologies:
• OpenCV, Arduino
• Ethernet, C++, low emissions Bluetooth

Softwareentwicklung (allg.), Technische Projektleitung / Teamleitung

10/2015 – 1/2016

Integration of series video cameras and custom hardware in e-vehicles BMW i3 for 3D interactive surrounding live feed in a congested network to multiple devices (such as mobile phone, domotics’ system, etc) (presented in Las Vegas BMW i3 - see -Hyperlink entfernt-)

Functionality:
• Integration of 4 fish-eye ethernet cameras in a standard vehicle
• Custom PC with integration of FlexRay, CAN, Ethernet for a wireless communication to a modern domotic system
Technologies:
• G-Streamer, libav, OpenGL, Boost
• Wireless Network design and optimization
• C++ Development

Softwareentwicklung (allg.), Technische Projektleitung / Teamleitung

2/2015 – 12/2015

Description: creation of an AR-glasses enabled augmented reality experience for drivers using cameras to capture, curate and feed all environmental information to the user in real time (see video -Hyperlink entfernt-)
Functionality:
• Decoupling of pre-processing into a separate unit with real time synchronization with the AR device
• Real time environment feed from CPU to glasses
• Joint calibration of head-mounted device with fish-eye vehicle cameras for a seamless experience.
Technologies:
• G-streamer, libav, OpenGL, Android, C++

Softwareentwicklung (allg.)

2/2014 – 8/2014

Development of a rapid prototyping and mock-up 2D GUI framework enabling the customization with no coding skills required to support autonomous functions.
Functionality:
• Custom GUI
• Interface for yaml-based customization
Technologies:
• C++ and OpenGL for synchronization
• CAN and FlexRay

Softwareentwicklung (allg.), Technische Projektleitung / Teamleitung

1/2014 – 8/2019

Plan, design and components selection to create a future proof vehicle prototype to support the pre-development and validation of innovation projects.
Functionality:
• Electrical, connectivity and sensor architectural design and specifications.
• Implementation quality assurance and implementation validation
• Custom software development for synchronization and orchestration of all modules.
Technologies:
• MSFT Visio
• C++ for synchronization

Elektrotechnik, Fahrzeugentwicklung

1/2012 – 12/2014

Description: redesign and development of an existing Hardware-in-the-Loop to accommodate a new modern vehicle architecture, adding new interfaces (eg.: CAN, FlexRay, Ethernet, etc) and adapting and using structure-from-motion (SfM) information capabilities (see following video as reference -Hyperlink entfernt-)
Functionality:
• Manhattan-effect aware 3D modeling of car surroundings.
• Mapping from physical series steering controls to custom GUI.
• Supervision and acceptance of Tier 1 development
• Complete vehicle design for new pre-development prototype car (energy, sensors, data, etc)
Technologies:
• OpenGL, CANoe, C++, OpenCV
• Scaramuzza and Mei Fish-Eye Camera Model Implementation in C++

Softwareentwicklung (allg.)

1/2012 – 12/2014

Description: redesign and development of an existing Hardware-in-the-Loop to accommodate a new modern vehicle architecture, adding new interfaces (eg.: CAN, FlexRay, Ethernet, etc) and adapting and using structure-from-motion (SfM) information capabilities (see following video as reference -Hyperlink entfernt-)
Functionality:
• Manhattan-effect aware 3D modeling of car surroundings.
• Mapping from physical series steering controls to custom GUI.
• Supervision and acceptance of Tier 1 development
• Complete vehicle design for new pre-development prototype car (energy, sensors, data, etc)
Technologies:
• OpenGL, CANoe, C++, OpenCV
• Scaramuzza and Mei Fish-Eye Camera Model Implementation in C++

Softwareentwicklung (allg.)

6/2011 – 4/2012

Stereo-cameras, radar and ultrasound-based system to alert about potential bottlenecks being aware of the physical dimensions of the driving vehicle.
Functionality:
• 2D system to visualize and analyze roadblocks using multiple sensor systems.
• Rapid prototyping of a simplified vehicle digital twin setup synchronized for validation purposes with the BMW vehicle simulator.
Technologies:
• Elektrobit ADTF, CANoe, Qt
• Simulink and later porting to C++

Softwareentwicklung (allg.)