Roman Polunin

Experience

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  Tula State University

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1996

  Studies in electrical engineering

  Focus: Technical Cybernetics, radio technology and optoelectronics.Social-humanitarian disciplines, economics, production management, accounting, marketing, management, environmental protection, occupational safety and health, law, civil defense, foreign languages: German and English, mathematics, physics, technical drawing, computer science, programming, electrical network analysis/ electrical circuits theory, materials science and components, software tools in electronics development and mechanical engineering, electronic and quantum instruments, radio circuits and signals, electrical conversion devices, metrology and measurements, electrodynamics, analog and digital electronics, high frequency electronics, receiving and processing the radio signals, devices for generating and forming radio signals, signal modulation and information transmission, microelectronics, design and technology of radio electronic units, radio automatics, television, EMC, optoelectronics and laser technology. Show less

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  Military academy Tula

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1995

  Military academy. Reserve Officer

  Operation, implementation and repair of antiarmor systems, armament for military rockets and combat vehicles. Military management and leadership, unit cohesion, preparation for the first commanding and other duties. Military administration and logistics. Military tactic, strategy and doctrines, operational warfare, tactical-special training. Field training exercise. Strategic, operational and tactical military intelligence.

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  Several engineering offices and research institutes

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Introductory, technological, designing, pre-diploma internship
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  Scientific Production Association Tulatschermet

  Jul 1996 - Jan 1998

  Electrician/ Electronic technician for industrial automation technology

  Maintenance of electrical systems in blast furnace operation. Installation, maintenance and repair of power installations, industrial controls and sensors

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  Advertising and Media StartUp

  Apr 1997 - Dec 1997

  Business Developer
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  ООО «ФПК Сатори»

  Jan 1998 - Mar 1998

  Electrician

  Installing and repair of electrical facilities, safety and distribution components, electrical equipment, industrial machinery, alarm equipment and other systems. Creation and implementation of electrical wiring plans. Troubleshoot to identify hazards or malfunctions, repair or replace damaged equipment. Settlements electrification, house connections.

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  Bauman Moscow State Technical University

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Qualification training for middle and high school teachers/ lateral entry. Computer science

  Educational Science, Didactics, basics of school pedagogy, pedagogical psychology. Computer science.

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  ООО «Вымпел»

  Mar 1998 - Nov 1998

  Electronics engineer

  Test and Design Office for Computer Tomography, Vympel NPO, MoscowDevelopment of computer tomography. Sensor development for industry and aviation.Development, assembling and testing of electronic circuits: analog / digital circuit; engine controls. Development of a dew point sensor/ hygrometer: adaptation of the measuring optics. Processing and visualization of electrical signals from sensors, processing of data in a given control algorithm.

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  Learning center Art

  Jul 1998 - Nov 1998

  Training in computer set and graphic design
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  Swetos Ltd

  Nov 1998 - Mar 1999

  Sales Manager / Sales Representative

  Electrical equipment and components for electrical installation. Market and price research. Negotiations with suppliers. Field sales representative, customer acquisition.

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  Printing house Grif

  Jan 1999 - Mar 1999

  Teaching internships for computer and graphic design

  Media design and sale of advertising space. Design of outdoor billboards, promotional products and polygraphy. Field sales representative, customer acquisition. Design drafts according to customer requirements.

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  OOO Stan

  Nov 1999 - Aug 2001

  Germany-wide service and sales engineer. Sales representative

  Industrial large-scale plants for metal processing.Customer service and support. Assembly and commissioning of new machines, carrying out simulations and test runs for optimal adjustment, creating the operating manuals and training the operating personnel, defining maintenance, inspection and repair cycles, diagnosing technical problems and error analysis, carrying out and monitoring of maintenance and repair work. Documentation of the performed activities. Involvement in product improvements and developments. Show less

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  UltraKat Plasmatechnik GmbH

  Sept 2001 - Sept 2005

  Research And Development Engineer

  Plasma treatment of gases and aerosols. Exhaust gas treatment by atmospheric plasma reactors.Development of high voltage generators for plasma reactors. Construction of HV- plasma reactors. Development, simulation, manufacturing and testing of electronic circuits: Analog / digital electronics. Power Electronics with IGBT / MOSFETs. Sensors and measurement instruments, Snubber and resonance circuit. HV-Design and isolation materials. Schematics und PCB Layouts, technical drawing, assembling prototypes. Technical documentation. Analysis of technological Tasks and testing of technical implementation options. Show less

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  Freiberuflich

  Jun 2005 - Jul 2007

  E-commers manager

  Sourcing, product selection, price optimization, delivery quality, warehouse management, customer contact.

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  Internationaler Bund (IB)

  Oct 2005 - Mar 2006

  Course "Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Network Technology"

  Cisco attestation for industrial network technology

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  UV SYSTEMS

  Mar 2006 - Apr 2006

  Final internship for the course "PLC and Network Technology"

  Development of industrial wastewater treatment plants. PLC programming according to IEC 1131, Planning, designing and constructing automatic control (PLC) and wiring electrical enclosures.

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  UltraKat Plasmatechnik GmbH

  Apr 2006 - Sept 2009

  Electronics Engineer. Technical project lead for product development.

  Development of high voltage generators for plasma reactors. Construction of plasma reactors. System design according to goals/ use cases of atmospheric plasma application.Development, simulation, manufacturing and testing of electronic circuits: Analog / digital electronics, Power Electronics with IGBT / MOSFETs, Programming of automatic control (PLC), Sensors and Measurement instruments, Snubber and resonance circuit. HV-Design and isolation materials. Construction of HV- Plasma reactors. PCB Layouts, technical drawing, assembling prototypes. Technical documentation.Coordination of the internal project staff from development, prototyping, research and external suppliers and project partners, such as Fraunhofer research institutions and universities. Analysis of technological tasks and testing of tech. implementation options. Negotiations with suppliers. Cost control and timeline.Preparation of the cost estimate, technical justification, goal setting and other participation in the application for research funds. Acquisition and connection of customers and project partners for the research projects and pilot plants. Show less

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  Alfatraining Bildungszentrum GmbH

  Oct 2009 - Jan 2010

  Course for Eplan Electric P8 and AutoCAD
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  IBL UMWELT- UND BIOTECHNIK GMBH

  Dec 2009 - May 2010

  Sales Engineer

  Industrial wastewater treatment plants. Sales to CIS countries. Customer acquisition in CIS countries. Establishing contact, preparation of offers, translations, conclusion of contracts. Participation in the trade fairs, reception of the delegations. Technical planning in accordance with the regulations in CIS countries. Preparation of technical documentation. Transport preparation, export and logistics. Commissioning at the customer's site, problem solving, repairs. Quality Management.

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  KACO new energy

  Jun 2010 - Oct 2010

  Electronics Engineer. Partial project leader for high-performance PCB design and power electronics

  Bidirectional battery inverter for rail vehicles; HV traction converter for vehicle drives; Charge controller for Li-ion cells for electric vehicles.Responsibility for the layout team and assemblers: deadlines, quality, standards. Development and testing of PCB solutions for HF currents up to 300A. Laminated bus bars. Worldwide contacts to suppliers for PCB solutions.Design, simulation, test and commissioning of electronic circuits: power electronics with IGBTs / power MOSFETs, loss-minimized snubber networks, operation monitoring of power MOSFETs.Market research for power semiconductors. Show less

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  Younicos

  Oct 2010 - Oct 2011

  Electrical Engineering. Head of electrical development, component manager

  Development of charging stations for electric vehicles.Electrical Engineering. Electric control cabinet construction. PCB layout. Automation technology through embedded control units/ Embedded Linux. Network technology, RFID. Creation of construction drawings, circuit diagrams, technical and administrative project documentation. Preparations for the certifications.Operational project manager. Coordination and management of a team for prototyping. Production planning. Coordination of prototypes and introduction to series production. Ensuring consistent quality of all products manufactured in the factory. Development of quality concepts.Creation of the bill of materials. Supplier management. Countering the bottlenecks. Instructions for disposing of materials, auxiliary and operating supplies. Specify suppliers regarding specifications for the initial sampling. Supervise quality standards and security. Show less

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  Bertrandt Group

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2012

  Team leader electronics development. Electrical engineer for power electronics

  Responsibility for the deployment of up to 5 project employees. Customer acquisition and preparation of offers, close cooperation with sales and business development. Comparative analysis & planning of projects in the bidding phase. Implementation of development projects in the automotive and shipbuilding sectors. Risk assessment. Customer support and quality control during project execution. Reporting to management. Deliver technical and administrative project documentation.

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  Bombardier Transportation

  Feb 2012 - Mar 2014

  Development Engineer for Power Electronics. Partial project leader HV-Connectivity

  Systems engineering. Development and simulation of electronic components of automotive wireless Charging Systems: Power electronics with IGBTs / Power MOSFETs; Calculation and simulation of the HF resonant circuits; Snubber networks, EMC. Assembling, commissioning and testing of inductive charging stations in Laboratory and in Field/ abroad. Network technology (CAN-Bus System/ protocols). Embedded Control Units. Creation of system documentation. System Testing. Functional safety/ FMEA moderation.Inventor patents for civil infrastructure related productsResponsible for selection and purchase of electronic components, HV connectors and Cable. Supplier management, supplier support in the event of quality problems depending on the agreement. Coordination and clarification of E/E parts supply and in the event of discontinuation of components. Supervise suppliers regarding quality standards and security. Specifications for the initial sampling and tracking of the timely fulfillment of the specifications. Development of quality concepts. Show less

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  Freiberuflich

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2022

  Engineering Consultant

  Industrial representation, international project coordination. Development and implementation of industrial and scientific equipment. HV plasma application. Data analysis.Sourcing agent in German-speaking DACH area: Find new products and suppliers. Audit existing suppliers. Negotiate and draft contracts. Visit enterprises and conduct quality control. Reduce the risk of importing goods from EU. Manage shipments and logistics process. Quality check retail. Translation. Extra customization services. Show less

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  Electoral association “Heidelberger Internationale Liste”

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2019

  Group Treasurer

  Bookkeeping, taking donations, preparing the notices for the tax office, expenditure control. Settling the bills for public actions, election events, election advertising campaigns. Social network advertising management, website SEO. Active participation in mass events and event organization. Voting admission and permits from the city of Heidelberg. Operational management of the municipal election company.

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  EvoBus GmbH Mercedes Benz

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2021

  Team leader software testing. Software and hardware test engineer. Requirements engineer

  Technical leadership and responsibility for the deployment of up to 11 project employees (international). Formal and integration software test/testing of function plans (FUP) for control units and quality control of electronic hardware for omnibuses. Carrying out analysis and testing of the system: components and software. Coordination, task and personnel planning, as well as human resource development. Process acceleration through the implementation and further development of new, semi-automated test tools. Reports to the customer and in the control group. Responsibility for adherence to schedules, costs, customer care and customer satisfaction. Planning and monitoring of data in SAP system. Creation of data evaluations. Process Optimization. Customer training and new employee training, international outsourcing.Creating test case specifications and deriving test cases in DOORS. Incorporation of customer specification in DOORS. Coordination with the system engineer and organization of the test case review. Creation of the test case implementations according to test case specifications and creation or adjustment of function libraries. Planning the execution of the test cases in the test campaign. Evaluation of the test results generated automatically in Provetech. Define system requirements and undertake the specification, documentation and execution of various tests based on these requirements. Developing and documenting test automation toolchains, programming automated tests with Python. Documenting the result evaluation and error analysis. Check project milestones and schedules. Show less

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  City of Heidelberg

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2019

  Elected member of the Foreigners and Migration Council of the City of Heidelberg

  Head of the Commission for Construction, Environment and Urban Development City of Heidelberg. Chairing of the commission meetings with up to 15 participants, task distribution and reporting. Citizens' meetings and individual discussion groups, active participation in mass events and event organization, agreements with the actors and stakeholders of the infrastructure and building projects, those responsible for the municipal facilities and projects. Participation, discussions and reports at municipal council meetings, advising and controlling the MSO, organization of volunteers, press work. Refugee accommodation issues, integration, equal treatment. Show less

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  Selbstständig

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2021

  Engineer. Independent patent developer

  Development of pump and geothermal/ deep well water and oil drilling technology. StartUp funding from the federal state of Baden-Württemberg. Analysis of technological tasks and testing of tech. implementation options. Selection, connection and coordination of project partners such as Fraunhofer institutes and universities for the development of linear drives. Fundraising. Preparation of the cost estimate, technical and economic arguments, objectives and other documents for the funding and investors. Cost control and timeline. Simulation and design of electromagnetic fields for asynchronous linear drives, sealing technology, fluid dynamics, construction, materials science. Show less

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  PepsiCo Ventures Group

  Jan 2021 - Sept 2021

  Project lead

  HV plasma application for surface sterilization in the food industry. Electrical Engineering. Development and implementation of industrial and scientific equipment. Control and management of prototype construction / model construction, operational project management. Negotiations and coordination of the ext. project partner. International logistics. Technical support for international clients, bringing solutions for planning and installation. Cost control and timeline.

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  Mercedes Benz Daimler AG

  Apr 2021 - May 2021

  Cost Engineer

  Planning of a robotized production line. Cost estimation, cost plausibility check for building a production line. Analysis of the cost structures of components and creation of transparency. Evaluation, analysis and optimization of the design of the facility, construction costs and costs of the components. Evaluation of system control requirements with regard to effectiveness and benefit. Participation in cost discussions and customer support in purchasing negotiations.

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  Alfatraining Bildungszentrum GmbH

  Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

  Course in Business administration with certification. TUV Certificated sourcing manager

  Business administration; accounting; tax, commercial and business law; company goals and indicators; recruiting and human resources; sales and marketing; commercial contracts; purchasing management 4.0; company start-up; creation of business plan; business process optimization.

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  Ztalent GmbH

  Jul 2022 - Oct 2023

  Recruiting Expert. Head of the international outsourcing business unit

  Description and optimization of business processes. Creation of business plans for international recruiting projects and eCommerce start-ups. Creation of data evaluations. Development and implementation of a key figure system with weekly KPI reporting/ insights, strategy development. Active sourcing of the high skilled workers. Jobs advertisement. Screening interviews with the application candidates. Mediation of foreign IT professionals. Contacts to educational institutions, universities and professional organizations. International project coordination and logistics. Customer acquisition. Preparation of offers. Reports to the customer and in the control groups. Responsibility for the deployment of the project staff. Responsibility for meeting deadlines, costs, customer care and customer satisfaction. Planning and monitoring of the data in the SAP system. Organization of the online job fair “Diversity Career Day”. Show less

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  Selbstständig

  Feb 2023 - Jan 2024

  Real Estate Development
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  Alfatraining Bildungszentrum GmbH

  Oct 2023 - Feb 2024

  Course in SAP-Tools (SAP FI/CO, HCM, PP, MM, SD) with SAP user certification
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  Innovatex

  Feb 2024 - now

  Innovations and Engineering Manager

  Venture capital acquisition for innovative projectsDeep drilling technologiesDeep well pumps for water, geothermal, oil extractionLinear electric drivesPlasma technologyHigh-voltage and power electronics