Iustin Stefanuti
Technical Project Manager | System Engineering Lead | Expert In Automotive Systems & IT Consulting
Summary
I have extensive experience in the automotive field, with strong expertise in standards such as ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), ISO 11898 (CAN Protocol), ISO 14229 (UDS), ISO/IEC 15504 (SPICE), and knowledge of MIL-STD-882D (System Safety).
With over 13 years in the automotive industry, I have contributed to the development of products such as Camera-Based Systems, Power Steering, Head-Up Displays, Full Programmable Clusters, and Center Stack Displays, covering the entire product lifecycle from design to maintenance.
In roles like Technical Project Manager, System Engineering Lead, and Software Architect, I have successfully managed complex projects, led cross-functional teams, and implemented innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and quality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Technical Project Manager
Nippon Seiki
12.2022 - Current
- Head-Up Display (HUD)
- General tasks:
- Problem Resolution Management
- Change Request Management
- Risk Management
- Project Management:
- Establish scope of work
- Resource Management
- Task Management
- Project Tracking and Reporting
Senior Systems Engineer
Magna Electronics
06.2022 - Current
- Camera based project - Rear Mirror
- General tasks:
- System Requirements Management
- System Architecture
- Supplier Engineering Management
- Support Project Planning activities
- Leading a team of Requirements Engineers
Senior Systems Engineer
Nippon Seiki
11.2020 - Current
- Head-Up Display (HUD)
- General tasks:
- System/Software Requirements Management
- System Architecture
- Problem Resolution Management
- Change Request Management
- Supplier Engineering Management
- Support Project Planning activities
- Release Management:
- - Client Releases
- - Production Releases
- New Project setup
- OEM Requirements elicitation
- System Requirements Analysis
- Software Requirements Analysis
- Support Safety related activities
- General Customer Interface
- Internal Interface between departments (e.g
- SW, HW, Mech)
Owner and administrator
MND YORK IT SOLUTIONS
01.2016 - Current
- Providing Engineer Services / Consultancy
Systems Engineer
Nippon Seiki
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Head-Up Display (HUD)
- General tasks:
- System/Software Requirements Management
- Issue Management
- Supplier Engineering Management
- System infrastructure definition
- Flashing/Programming procedure definition
- HMI specification definition
- Customer interface for clarification of open points
Lead Systems Engineer
Nippon Seiki
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Head-Up Display (HUD)
- General tasks:
- Leading team of Systems Engineers
- System/Software Requirements Management
- Problem Resolution Management
- Supplier Engineering Management
- Support Project Planning activities
- Release Management:
- - Client Releases
- - Production Releases
- System infrastructure definition
- Production intent Software Requirements definition
- Flashing/Programming procedure definition
- Cryptographic Algorithms definition
- HMI specification definition
- Define and set-up re-work intent equipment
- General Customer Interface
- Internal Interface between departments (e.g
- SW, HW, Mech)
Systems Engineer
Marquardt
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Automotive Steering Wheel/Seat Adjust Switches
- Tasks:
- Customer interface for tracking and reporting of project status, for Jaguar Land Rover
- Change of System Design to achieve EMC compliance
- Collaborating and coordinating between the engineering teams and the customer
- Managing service suppliers for Sorting and Rework activities
- Coordinating between Customer, Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier to fulfill and pass process stages
- (e.g Line Trial)
- Managing issues and queries found on the customers site
- Supporting Production Part Approval Process
Software Architect
ThyssenKrupp
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
- Tasks:
- Deriving Functional Requirements from External Client Documentation
- Developing high-level product specifications with attention to system integration and feasibility
- Using tools and methodologies to create the High Level Design
- Collaborating with Technical Experts to derive the most efficient solutions
Embedded Software Engineer
ThyssenKrupp
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
- Tasks:
- Bootloader Development (Primary and Secondary Bootloaders)
- Autosar Configuration (OS, DCM, NVM, FEE, FLS, CAN, CANIF, CANTP, RTE)
- Implementing Secure Hash Algorithms
- Autosar Application Software Component development
Software System Engineer
Panasonic Automotive
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Automotive Infotainment Touchscreens
- General tasks:
- Software requirements Management
- Issues Management
- Change requests Management
- Collaborating and coordinating the Software development team and the System Test team to ensure robust delivery
- Customer interface for tracking and reporting of project status, for Jaguar Land Rover
- Maintaining the application software and diagnostics specification documents
- Testing of delivered ECUs on vehicles at customer side
Software Engineer
Continental Corporation
11.2011 - 03.2016
- Full Programmable Cluster project for Commercial Vehicles
- Target OS: Linux
- Language: C
- Create interprocessor communication kernel driver:
- - custom SPI device driver
- - custom UART device driver
- Build environment maintenance:
- - compiler
- - build scripts
- Creation of custom simplified filesystem for high performance access to files
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Techniques in Electronics
“Politehnica” University of Timisoara
Timișoara, Romania 09.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Telecommunications Engineering
“Politehnica” University of Timisoara
Timișoara, Romania 09.2009 - 06.2013
Skills
Agile project management
Stakeholder communication
Team management
Technical troubleshooting
Technical project planning
Project leadership
Risk mitigation
Project management
Requirements analysis
Scrum master
System architecture
Cybersecurity best practices
Schedule management
Project management software
Project planning
Risk management
Certification
Mensa
Timeline
Technical Project Manager
Nippon Seiki
12.2022 - Current
Senior Systems Engineer
Magna Electronics
06.2022 - Current
Senior Systems Engineer
Nippon Seiki
11.2020 - Current
Systems Engineer
Nippon Seiki
06.2019 - 10.2020
Lead Systems Engineer
Nippon Seiki
08.2018 - 06.2019
Systems Engineer
Marquardt
01.2018 - 07.2018
Software Architect
ThyssenKrupp
05.2017 - 01.2018
Embedded Software Engineer
ThyssenKrupp
09.2016 - 05.2017
Software System Engineer
Panasonic Automotive
03.2016 - 09.2016
Owner and administrator
MND YORK IT SOLUTIONS
01.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Advanced Techniques in Electronics
“Politehnica” University of Timisoara
09.2013 - 06.2015
Software Engineer
Continental Corporation
11.2011 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Telecommunications Engineering
“Politehnica” University of Timisoara
09.2009 - 06.2013
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