About David
Senior Software Project Lead and Functional Safety Engineer with extensive experience in the Automotive domain (Mahle, Bosch, Daimler). My core value lies in bridging the gap between technical development and rigorous safety standards. I specialize in managing requirements, planning, and deliverables in full compliance with ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and ASPICE.
Throughout my career, I have successfully coordinated international teams in the development of Active Safety ECUs and Electric Vehicle components. My approach combines strong technical coordination—understanding the code and hardware integration—with high-level project management strategies to meet customer milestones.
I offer a pragmatic view on safety implementation, moving from theoretical requirements to practical software agreements between stakeholders and development teams.
Key Competencies:
- Functional Safety: Deep expertise in ISO 26262 compliance and assessments.
- Leadership: Coordination of cross-functional teams (Safety, R&D, Quality, Validation, Management).
- Tools & Methodologies: DOORS, Polarion, JIRA, V-Model, A-SPICE, Scrum/Agile...
- Multilingual Communication: Fluent in German (C1), English (C1), and Spanish.
- Availability: Open to remote projects in the EU, UK, USA, China, and worldwide.
Auf Deutsch: Ich bin ein erfahrener Software-Projektleiter mit Schwerpunkt auf Funktionaler Sicherheit (ISO 26262) und Embedded Systems. Verfügbar für Remote-Projekte in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz.
Spanish
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- MAHLE ELECTRONICS S.L.SOFTWARE PROJECT LEADAUTOMOBILEDecember 2024 - Today (1 year and 7 months)Valencia, Spain• - Technical coordination of embedded software development in the automotive domain.• - Management of requirements, planning, and deliverables in compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and ISO 21434.• - Alignment of plans and priorities with the customer, progress tracking, and deviation management.• - Collaboration with international teams and cross-functional areas including safety, quality, validation, among others.
- MAHLE ELECTRONICS S.L.SW FUNCTIONAL SAFETY ENGINEER & SW REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERAUTOMOBILEJanuary 2021 - December 2024 (3 years and 11 months)Valencia, Spain• - ISO26262 Compliance• - Software Requirements analysis, discussion and agreement between stakeholders and development team.• - Electric Vehicle Development (On-Board Changers, E-Compressors, DCDC Converters...)• - Customer Communication & Assessments
- BOSCH ENGINEERING GMBHCOMPLETE SW RESPONSIBLE - ECUS DEVELOPMENTAUTOMOBILESeptember 2019 - February 2021 (1 year and 5 months)Abstatt, BW, Germany• - Active Safety – Electronic Stability Control (ESP)• - Requirements & Work Packages Management• - Ensure Integration of Software & Hardware
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Education
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT MASTER´SUniversitat Politècnica de València (UPV)2025PROJECT MANAGEMENT MASTER´S
- INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING DEGREEUniversity of Valladolid2018
Certifications
- AFSP - Automotive Functional Safety Professional / CFSP - Certified Functional Safety ProfessionalSGS-TÜV Saar2021
Skill set
Categories
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