Boris Engel

Lead Microsoft´s global SDV program - defining strategy, architecture, and execution to drive the shift from hardware-driven to software-defined mobility Build scalable cloud and edge infrastructure enabling AI-driven development, testing, and deployment of automotive and industrial software solutions Shape the global partner ecosystem with leading OEMs, Tier-1s, and hyperscalers to accelerate software commercialization and ecosystem adoption

Defined and launched Microsoft´s global Software Defined Vehicle strategy, aligning business, engineering, and partner organizations around a unified vision for software-defined mobility. Established the commercial, solution, and partner framework that positioned Microsoft as a strategic technology provider to the automotive industry. Ensured efficient infrastructure, architecture, and tooling for large-scale automotive software programs, enabling faster development cycles and greater scalability.

Head of Department Entertainment & Communications, responsible for the development of connected car entertainment services, player, tuner, phone integration, sound amplifier and speakers for all car lines @ Mercedes-Benz R&D. 20+ years successful experience in software development (cloud-based with onboard integration as well as embedded), hardware- and mechatronic developments, leading successful global cross-functional projects with international experts using strong communication and leadership skills.

- Planning and managing the Mercedes me connect releases for all systems (Backend, Frontend) - Developing agile methods and agile release management processes - Central contact between Mercedes me connect, all Mercedes-Benz car lines, head units, production plants and quality departments - Architecture design for all Mercedes me connect services - Member of the steering committee for the next telematics generation

- Software project manager nine-speed transmissions - Global software integration for all Mercedes Benz transmissions - Software development (C, Matlab/Targetlink) - Function development and calibration of CAN- and sensor signals - Worldwide operation management for transmission software - Powertrain variant coding - System responsibility Shift-by-Wire

- Project manager Direct Select Interface (Shift-by-wire operating device) - Head of transmission quality team - Development of 3-layer safety-concept for Direct Select Interface (Standardized E-Gas Monitoring Concept) - Model based function development Shift-by-Wire (Matlab/Targetlink)

- ECU development gearshift modules - Hardware development - Functional specification - Supplier management - Advanced development integrated Shift-by-Wire System

- ECU development gearshift modules