Summary
David Schmitz is a Principal Architect with 13 years of experience designing large-scale, modular platforms for automotive and mapping domains, currently leading IoT fast-data initiatives for vehicle sensor data at AUDI AG. He has a strong track record in big data, sensor analytics, and map compiler technologies from roles at HERE/Nokia and Harman, combining hands-on engineering with strategic architectural decisions. Known for selecting state-of-the-art technologies early, he balances long-term lifecycle thinking with pragmatic delivery of high-quality software. As a coach and team player, he motivates and mentors engineers to adopt new approaches and unlock project potential. Based in Ingolstadt, Germany, he brings deep domain expertise in navigation/data standards (NDS) and a proven ability to take responsibility for mission-critical systems. An analytical researcher by nature, he often anticipates future platform needs before they become urgent.
13 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Dipl. Ing (FH) Bachelor of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Software Engineering, Dipl. Ing (FH) Bachelor of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Software Engineering at Fontys Venlo University of Applied Sciences
German, English, French