Learning on the Job

Technical Knowledge

• Programming Concepts: object orientation, encapsulation, modularism, polymorphism, semaphore techniques, rudimentary database concepts, code documentation techniques, software build flow (nightly builds)
• Programming Languages: assembler, C, C++, Java, Javascript, Perl, Ruby, Python, HTML, PHP, VB(A), LaTeX, Verilog, Verilog-A/AMS, Spectre/Spice/HSpice, SKILL (LISP), Matlab/Octave, SQL
• Full-Custom Analog IC Design/Layout: comparator design, toplevel simulations, AMS simulations, abstract circuit modeling, redesigns, noise analysis, stability analysis, DC offset anaylsis, chip testing and measurement, layout, responsible for AMS flow, bench measurements
• Full-Custom Digital IC Design: synthesis of VHDL code to silicon, ASIC implementations, FPGA prototyping, timing anaylsis, behavioral and gate-level simulations, test vector generation
• Technology Library Development: Phyiscial Design Kit (PDK) development, installation and maintainance of various PDKs, PCELL design, CDF parameter definition, device model integration, device model development, process migration, multisite EDA support, design automation, sign-off of product layouts
• Wafer Technology Development: layout and characterization of process test structures, testchip teamlead, shared reticle design, KERF and sealring defintion, design rule defintion and implementation, Design Rule Manual (DRM)
• PCB Design: debugging and testing of PCB boards during production ramp-up, design of multi-layer boards (up to 4 layers) for measurement calibration tasks
• System Administration: administration and construction of heterogenous Linux/Windows environment for a startup company, KVM and VMWARE virtualization techniques, NFS, SAMBA, VNC, SSH, Apache, NAS storage solutions, Microsoft Active Directory

Leading People

• Line management of a team up to 7 team members
• Experience working with consulting companies
• Leading project teams at different sites in Europe, Asia and US
• Forming and developing of new international project teams
• Conflict and tension resolution in international project teams
• Mentorship

Leading Projects

• IPMA Level-C certified project manager (see also German IPMA branch GPM)
• Project management of large and complex projects with up to 50+ team members at up to 5+ sites worldwide (IPMA Class-B projects) covering a broad range of development disciplines in the semiconductor business
• Support for product business case creation
• Support for marketing and application teams for product promotion or customer support
• Experience in executing Functional Safety (ISO-26262) Automotive projects as Functional Safety Manager
• Experience in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) as moderator using Plato e1ns and APIS-IQ

My Job Positions

I am working now for almost 15 years in semiconductor industries (more than 10+ years for Automotive). For detailed positions see listed job positions below:

NXP Semiconductors

Since Sep 2023, I am working for NXP Semiconductors.

Location: Munich, Germany Position: Senior System & Applications Project Manager for Automotive Radar (Sep 2023 - now)

Infineon Technologies

I was working 12 years for Infineon Technologies. During that time, I had the pleasure to work on different positions in wafer technology development and product development. I was also leading as project manager a broad range of projects from simple to rather complex ones.

Location: Munich, Germany Positions: Senior Project Manager for DCDC Products (Feb 2021 - Aug 2023) Senior Project Manager for Automotive Transceiver and SBC Products (Mar 2019 - Jan 2021) Program/Project Manager R&D for NVM (Sep 2016 - Feb 2019) Manager Technology Development (Sep 2014 - Aug 2016) Staff Engineer Design Interface (Sep 2011 - Aug 2014)

Zurich Instruments

At the time I was joining Zurich Instruments, the company was a startup company. Now, they are an established company.

Location: Zurich, Switzerland Position: Development Engineer, System Administrator (Aug 2010 - Aug 2011)

ESPROS Photonics

At the time I was joining ESPROS Photonics, the company was a startup company. Now, they are an established company.

Location: Baar, Switzerland Position: Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Designer, CAD Engineer (Jan 2008 - Jul 2010)