Ali Safiei

Angestellt, Head of Hardware, CARIAD SE - a Volkswagen Group Company
Wolfsburg, Germany

Skills

strategic planning and Execution
Leadership
Semiconductor Technology
Systems Engineering
Agile Methodologies
Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS)
Autonomous Driving Technologies
Automotive Development

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.

  • 4 years and 3 months, Jan 2014 - Mar 2018

    Lead Project Manager

    Volkswagen AG

    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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