SYED IRTIZA ALI
Software Architect
Ratingen
Summary
- Software Architect with in-depth understanding of software deployment and system design illustrated over 15 years of experience in similar roles.
- Excellent communication skills and extensive experience working with clients and partners.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Architect
Wolfsburg
10.2023 - Current
- ST 1.2 - Involved in the End-to-End Function Activity Chains Modelling using Function to Components Decomposition Tool (F2CDT).
- Responsible to manage software component (ECU, SWC, Offboard Component's) database ensuring Single Source of Truth principle. Merging information from different data sources to a single source.
- Managed project scope, schedule, status, coordination and documentation.
- Supported Pilot project for ST 1.2 Software Architecture enablement using ArchE with an aim to enable common processes/tool among different stakeholders.
- Guidance and mentoring to Function Owners for End-to-End activity chain using F2CDT tool.
Senior Software Architect
Troisdorf
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Architecture management for treatment room design includes patient setup workflow and irradiation workflow.
- Lead design and evaluation of software architecture in compliance with an applicable IEC standards (62304, 60601) and legislation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and develop cutting-edge software solutions.
- Feature Owner - patient setup workflow - Elaboration activities among stakeholders to manage and upgrade feature.
- Preparation of release strategies for project management in support from relevant development teams.
- Involved in customer requirements elicitation.
- Review detail designs of software components and collaboration with SQE team to design test cases (gherkin) for V&V phase.
- Responsible for design decisions for interfaces among subsystems using communication frameworks like gSOAP, gRPC and OPC-UA.
Senior Software Architect
Düsseldorf
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Lead Software Architect: Steer by wire systems.
- Responsible for planning and delivery and coordination of tasks among software architecture team following Agile/Scrum.
- Process Development: Part of team to design Agile processes for Steer-by-wire organization with particular focus on software architecture (SWE.2) process development/improvement confirming A-Spice process.
- Application architecture expertise: Static/dynamic architecture realization, Requirement traceability, Validation of software components in compliance to Autosar and ISO 26262.
- Guidance and mentoring for software architect team members.
ADAS Development Engineer
ZF Group
02.2015 - 09.2018
- Feature owner: Traffic Perception - Responsible for feature design, realization, integration and testing by coordinating among stakeholders across different software domains.
- Algorithm and feature design and development for modules covering areas of environmental perception, sensor fusion and localization and mapping using C/C#.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members by organizing regular technical workshops and training sessions, promoting continuous learning within the department.
- Managed project timelines effectively by setting priorities and allocating resources efficiently, ensuring timely completion of deliverables as per stakeholder expectations.
- Projects: Driver monitoring System using vision sensors, Autonomous truck monitoring (MAN) using Vision/ Radar sensors.
System Development Engineer
ORGA SYSTEMS GMBH
10.2011 - 12.2014
- Development and maintenance of a real-time core billing framework using C/C++ and Pl/SQL.
- Product extension and design
- Supervision and support to team at ORGA-INDIA
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
Research Assistant
GET Lab, University of Paderborn
11.2005 - 11.2011
- Projects : Rescue Robot System (2008, 2009), “Catch the Thief” - Robotics Surveillance System (2007), Development of control module to acquire data from different sensors (2007), Design of generic robotic control architecture based on multi-modal attention system for autonomous robotic systems (2006), Collaboration among Universities from Pakistan and University of Paderborn through DAAD (2009, 2010).
- Co-Supervision and support of teams participating in “Robocup Project Competition”.
- Co-Supervision of Bachelors/Masters thesis.
- Design and development of mobile robot navigation behaviors for autonomous rescue robotic systems with particular focus on application development to localize and track the robot using Particle and Kalman
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
Research Assistant
THEORETICAL SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, RWTH AACHEN
10.2004 - 10.2005
- Cross-layer optimization for wireless networks with a special focus on 3G and beyond mobile networks.
Telecommunications Consultant
Self Employment
04.2003 - 07.2004
- Technical evaluation of different request for proposals for International Gateway Exchange and Satellite project at the Special Communication Organization, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
University Lecturer
DEPT,. OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, COLLEGE OF SIGNALS, NUST
12.2002 - 04.2004
- Teaching responsibility: Digital communication systems, Numerical analysis, Electrical circuit simulation
- Developed comprehensive curriculum for new courses, ensuring alignment with department goals and learning outcomes.
- Supervision of final year design projects at Bachelor level
- Design and simulation of 3G mobile networks system (2003- 2004), Fast Hand-of in wireless mobile networks using neural networks (2004).
- Planning project to extend research and laboratory facilities at College of Signals, NUST under IDB Bank grant (2003)
- Implemented active learning strategies such as group projects and case studies, promoting critical thinking skills among students.
- Student Counselor
Lab Demonstrator
National University of Sciences and Technology
04.1999 - 09.2000
- Prepared detailed reports on laboratory activities, contributing valuable data for research purposes and course evaluation.
- Facilitated group discussions during laboratory sessions, encouraging collaboration among students for better outcomes.
- Constantly updated knowledge of lab equipment, safety protocols and relevant scientific advancements to ensure the highest quality of instruction for students.
- Conduct lab sessions for Basic Electrical Engineering, Analog and Digital Communication systems.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI, USA 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
National University of Sciences And Technology
Rawalpindi, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
Technical Analysis
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Software development expertise
Agile Methodologies Mastery
Microservices Architecture
Continuous Integration and Deployment
System Architecture Design
Software Development Lifecycle
Technical Project Management
Programming Languages: C, C#, Net, Python
Self Motivation
Team Collaboration
Organizational Skills
JIRA
Software Architecture
Steering Systems
ADAS
Languages
URDU
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
ENGLISH
Advanced (C1)
GERMAN
Advanced (C1)
Publications
- Stannartz, N., C. Wissing, M. Krüger, A. Tolmidis, S. Ali, T. Nattermann und T. Bertram: Ego-Motion Correction based on Static Objects detected by an Automotive Lidar Sensor System, Automotive meets Electronics (AmE), Dortumund, March 2019.
- Patent: Enhanced measurement model for continuous line objects in Kalman filter-based SLAM, N. Stannartz, C. Wissing, M. Schmidt, C. Lienke, A. Homann, T. Bertram, M. Krüger, A.Tolmidis, S. I. Ali, K-H. Glander. Patent P18-018185 von Zf-TRW, Feb 2019 Deutschen Patent-und Markeamt.
- S. I. Ali and B. Mertsching, “Surveillance System Using a Mobile Robot Embedded in a Wireless Sensor Network”, In:ICINCO 2009, Milan, Italy.
- S. I. Ali and B. Mertsching, “Towards a Generic Control Architecture of Rescue Robot Systems”, In: Workshop SSRR 2008, Sendai, Japan.
- S. I. Ali, Z. Aziz, and B. Mertsching, “Design Issues for Multi-Modal Attention in Autonomous Robot Systems”, In: SC-2006.
- S.I.Ali and Hayder Radha, “Hierarchical Handoff Schemes over wireless LAN/WAN networks for multimedia applications”, in ICME2003, Baltimore, USA.
Affiliations
- NUST Alumni Association - Germany Chapter - President (Sept 2023 till now)
- Pakistan German Cultural Organization e.V. - Treasurer - Jan 2024 till now.
Interests
Cricket
Book Reading Culture, History, Archaeology
Timeline
Senior Software Architect
Wolfsburg
10.2023 - Current
Senior Software Architect
Troisdorf
07.2021 - 09.2023
Senior Software Architect
Düsseldorf
10.2018 - 06.2021
ADAS Development Engineer
ZF Group
02.2015 - 09.2018
System Development Engineer
ORGA SYSTEMS GMBH
10.2011 - 12.2014
Research Assistant
GET Lab, University of Paderborn
11.2005 - 11.2011
Research Assistant
THEORETICAL SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, RWTH AACHEN
10.2004 - 10.2005
Telecommunications Consultant
Self Employment
04.2003 - 07.2004
University Lecturer
DEPT,. OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, COLLEGE OF SIGNALS, NUST
12.2002 - 04.2004
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Michigan State University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
National University of Sciences And Technology
04.2001 -
Lab Demonstrator
National University of Sciences and Technology
04.1999 - 09.2000
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