Dominic Rosca

Experience

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  I.D. Systems AG

  May 2002 - Jun 2004

  Software Developer

  SW development for RFID identification systems

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  Siemens VDO Automotive AG

  Nov 2004 - Dec 2007

  Software Test Engineer

  Performing manual and automated software system test for HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) control units. Development of an automated test system based on National Instruments LabVIEW and PXI hardware.

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  Continental

  Dec 2007 - Sept 2024

  ▪ Global responsibility for test strategy and design validation for multiple product lines▪ Development and execution of strategic initiatives in Research & Development▪ Representation of validation in customer escalations, cross-functional task forces, and quotation processes for new projectsResponsibility: Project and cost center budgetPersonnel: Management of international teamsKey Achievements:▪ Efficiency increase and reduced time-to-validation through the introduction of generic environmental test benches▪ Enhanced flexibility and reduced efforts by implementing agile methodologies and roles in the verification & validation department▪ Optimized international project team structures (high/best cost allocation), resulting in significant cost savings▪ Improved operational efficiency through the implementation of PowerBI-based reporting and statistics for software test results Show less ▪ Led the test team technically, developing overall test strategies, planning, and coordinating test activities▪ Defined reliability and lifetime test program including test systems based on ISO- and OEM standards▪ Acted as a core team member, reporting project progress to senior management and customers while overseeing technical risk assessments▪ Developed Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test systems▪ Conducted reliability analysis, prepared test plans, specifications, and reports, and coordinated internal and external test laboratoriesResponsibility: Project budgetPersonnel: Functional leadership of project team members in a matrix organizationKey Achievements:▪ Increased test depth and reduced testing time through the implementation of a new HIL test concept based on dSpace tools▪ Reduced test costs by introducing a new software test strategy leveraging shared test resources Show less ▪ Led the functional system test and software validation for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) control units▪ Oversaw project planning, test effort estimation, and test strategy implementation▪ Developed and introduced new test methodologies, tools, and validation processes to ensure compliance with project requirements▪ Managed the estimation, planning, and coordination of functional software test activities and resource allocation across projectsPersonnel: Functional leadership of team memebersKey Achievements:▪ Increased efficiency through the implementation of new test concepts for HVAC control unit validation Show less

  • Senior Validation Manager Automotive

    Aug 2016 - Sept 2024

  • Project Test Manager

    Aug 2012 - Jul 2016

  • Group Lead System Test

    Dec 2007 - Jul 2012