About
Curious by nature - always looking for a challenge. Passion for developing technology and people.
Software/Firmware Manager
Professional Software Developer
Managing & Leading people and projects is my passion. I know my way around designing and developing embedded, PC software and the processes necessary.
- Birthday: 13 Nov 1979
- Website: www.ulrichmichael.de
- City: Celle, Germany
- Age: 42
- Degree: Diploma Engineer (FH)
- Email: ulrich.michael@web.de
Born and raised in Germany I have been working internationally most of my life. In my future I want to keep learning, developing cutting edge technologies and working with smart, diverse and fun people.
Skills
I've stayed "hands on" thoughout my carreer as my responsibility broadened into people and project managment
Resume
Solid education in Germany and the US. Have not stopped learning ever since.
Summary
Ulrich Michael
Innovative and deadline-driven software designer,developer & manager with 16+ year of experience in engineering.
Education
Master of Electrical Engineering (Dipl. Ing FH)
2000 - 2004
Fachhochschule Hannover, LS
Dual Study approach, combining academic education with working in industry. Specialising in software development and automation technology
Apprenticeship Mechantronic Technican (IHK)
2000 - 2002
IHK Celle, LS
Technician education to understand, build and maintain electro mechanical systems
Professional Experience
Manager Soft- and Firmware development
2014 - Present
Scientific Drilling Controls GmbH
- Technical Project Manager for oil/gas/geothermal drilling and evaluation system including uphole and downhole components.
- Managing a team of 3 while leading an international group of 10.
- Working closely with all involved disciplines to find technical solutions and facilitating cross discipline project management.
- Continuously advancing development infrastructure by adding tools and processes where it makes sense.
- Working with 3rd parties to outsource entire work packages.
- Adding freelancers to the local team at times to add expertise and speed of execution.
Project Coordinator Subsea Completions
2013 - 2014
OneSubsea
- Coordinate and manage projects for subsea completions controls.
- Directly interface with customers to ensure rapid execution, handling change properly and creating transparency on project execution.
- Responsible for budget supervision & management, timely project delivery and functionality ensureance.
Product Development Cost Engineer
2010 - 2012
Baker Hughes
- Responsible for life cycle (through life) cost modeling and optimization in new product development.
- Working with academia on developing life cycle costing approach
- Developed and rolled out standard for conducting Life Cycle Costing in product development
Project Manager
2008 - 2010
Baker Hughes
- Developed multiple oil and gas drilling systems for international use.
- Managing local team, while coordinating with international team.
- Design to function, cost, manufacturabiliy and serviceability.
- Embedded development
Soft-/Firmware/ Electronics Developer
2004 - 2007
Baker Hughes
- Systems development
- Field introduction of new services.