Ali Safiei
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Timeline
Professional experience for Ali Safiei
- Current 1 year and 9 months, since Nov 2023
Head of Hardware
CARIAD SE - a Volkswagen Group Company
Leading all aspects of Hardware-Development at Cariad SE - including ADAS/AD, Infotainment, Gateway, Zone, Body, Chassis, SoC development across all platforms and brands of the VW Group from HW-Layer to SW-Plattform and SWC-integration.
- 2 years, Dec 2021 - Nov 2023
Head of Computing Platforms & Semiconductors
CARIAD SE - a Volkswagen Group Company
Responsible for delivering scalable central upgradeable Compute hardware/ECU for VW group. We develop the semiconductor base for CARIAD ECUs and the VW.OS platform, ensuring seamless integration through HW/SW CoDesign for faster time-to-market. Additionally, we deliver a scalable ADAS-Blade ECU, enabling highly automated driving functionalities and preparing for the future of mobility.
- 1 year and 10 months, Mar 2020 - Dec 2021
Head of Systems Engineering ADAS & AD
CARIAD SE - a Volkswagen Group Company
Responsible for the comprehensive system development of assisted and automated functions, possessing all essential competencies (systems engineering, requirements management, architecture, safety - encompassing FuSi functional safety, GeSi safety of use, SOTIF safety of the intended functionality, system management, integration, testing).
- 2 years and 1 month, Mar 2018 - Mar 2020
Head of Assisted and Autonomous Driving
FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd.
Led a successful ADAS/AD Department from inception. Took charge of localizing sensors and related functions in China, including Ultrasonic sensors and PDC/PLA. Responsible for AEB tests and performance for C-NCAP, driving safety standards in the region. Successfully built a supplier network for HAD functions (level 3-4) and conducted predevelopment projects with local suppliers. Pioneered the first local Level 2+ ADAS function development for series production at VW in China.
Series Development of Actuators as iBooster and ESPhybrid to the Sensors like Mid Range Radar
- 4 years and 6 months, Jul 2009 - Dec 2013
Research Associate
RWTH Aachen University, Institute of Semiconductor Electronics
PhD candidate Developement of laser-doped selective emitter solar cells Cooporation with Solland Solar Cells GmbH
Educational background for Ali Safiei
- 3 years and 6 months, Jul 2009 - Dec 2012
Electrical Engineering
RWTH Aachen University
- 5 years and 4 months, Oct 2003 - Jan 2009
Physics
Leibniz University Hannover
Languages
Persian
First language
German
First language
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Chinese
Basic
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