Senior System Test & Validation Manager

Exceptionally experienced Senior System Test & Validation Manager with over 20 years of expertise in leading and executing complex testing and validation projects for automotive and rail systems. Proven competence in safety-critical systems, ISO standards, ASPICE-compliant project execution, as well as RAM and LCC analyses. Solid experience in team leadership, coordinating test campaigns, and client communication. Extensive knowledge in developing test strategies, safety cases, FMECA, and software testing processes. ISTQB Certified (Certified Tester Foundation Level, CTFL) with a strong focus on standards compliance, process quality, and efficient project delivery.

Independently planned, executed, and led validation and testing activities for rail systems, including TCMS and automatic passenger counting systems Development and maintenance of safety cases, FMECA analyses, and RAM/LCC assessments in rail and automotive environments Design and implementation of test strategies, test concepts, and test guidelines for safety-critical components according to ISO 26262, ISO 29119, CENELEC standards, and FuSi/SIL requirements Leadership of project teams, coordination with departments, auditors, and clients, as well as effort estimation and budgeting of test campaigns Implementation and use of PLM/ALM systems (Polarion, PTC Windchill, Jira) for validation and configuration management Execution of root-cause analyses, quality management activities, and process validation for serial development projects in the automotive sector ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL), demonstrating proven expertise in software testing methods and best practices