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Interim Director Automotive Software | Program Recovery | Supplier Integration

Ismaning, Deutschland
Weltweit
M.Sc. Computer Science – University of Trier
Ismaning, Deutschland
Weltweit
M.Sc. Computer Science – University of Trier

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Thorsten Aust - Austify CV.pdf

Über mich

Automotive software executive with 20+ years experience leading global engineering organizations and complex OEM programs. Specialized in program stabilization, supplier integration and scaling distributed development teams. Available for interim leadership and program stabilization engagements.

Skills

Automotive SoftwareService Delivery Management
Automotive Software Program Leadership
Leadership of large-scale automotive software programs including vehicle platforms, ADAS, connected systems and embedded software development.

Supplier Integration & Delivery Recovery
Stabilization of complex multi-supplier environments and recovery of critical automotive programs through improved delivery governance, architecture alignment and engineering processes.

Global Engineering Organization Scaling
Leadership of distributed development organizations across Europe, India and Asia with up to 190 engineers across multiple programs.

AI & Software Platform Transformation
Implementation of AI-driven analytics frameworks and software platform strategies to improve delivery performance and accelerate product innovation.

OEM & Technology Partner Ecosystems
Strategic interface between OEMs, suppliers and technology partners to drive platform adoption and co-development frameworks.

Program Performance & Delivery Optimization
Data-driven improvement of program performance, engineering efficiency and delivery transparency across complex development organizations.

Product & Technology Strategy
Definition of product roadmaps, business cases and technology strategies for cloud-connected automotive platforms and software-defined vehicles.

Sprachen

DeutschMutterspracheEnglischverhandlungssicher

Projekthistorie

Director - Global Customer & Delivery Programs (Automotive Software)

HARMAN International / Samsung
Led a global organization of 170+ engineers across multi-OEM software and AI platform programs. Acted as strategic interface between OEM customers, Samsung supplier organizations and technology partners. Enabled adoption of advanced software and AI capabilities across automotive platforms through ecosystem collaboration.

Engineering Lead - Automotive Software & Test

Magna Telemotive
Built international collaboration frameworks with suppliers in India and Romania to scale automotive software development. Led cross-functional integration teams across multiple locations to accelerate delivery and platform readiness.

Product & Portfolio Management Lead

CARIAD / Volkswagen Group
Defined product and technology roadmap for next-generation cloud-connected navigation platforms. Developed strategic business cases aligning platform capabilities with long-term ecosystem and supplier strategies.

Manager Software Module Development EU

Magna Electronics Europe GmbH & Co. OHG
Led a 130-member engineering organization delivering real-time perception software for advanced driver assistance platforms. Managed 18M annual software budget and coordinated global supplier collaboration models.

Software and Product Development Lead

Various Companies
Led software and product development initiatives at Harman Becker and Nero AG, delivering embedded and connected systems for premium OEMs with focus on architecture, integration, and scalability.

Zertifikate

ISO 26262 Functional Safety Certification

Tüv Sued

2021

SAFe 5 Product Owner / Product Manager

SAFE

2020

PMP aligned Project Management Training

PMP

2018


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