Summary
Eric Mariacher is a seasoned embedded software leader with over two decades of experience delivering firmware and IoT solutions across Europe, the US, and Asia, most recently managing firmware for tens of millions of consumer devices. He combines hands-on technical depth—from analog/digital chip design at IBM to firmware architecture—with proven program and change management skills (PMP, CMMI appraiser) to drive cost reductions, process reengineering, and regulatory-grade safety and security. As a functional manager he has led teams of 30+ engineers to build innovative anti-counterfeiting and connected-device features for a global brand, and earlier founded a French subsidiary for a US telecom startup. Known for a pragmatic “can do” attitude, strong coaching ability and global business networking, he adapts smoothly between strategic leadership and technical problem-solving. Based in Hong Kong and now retired, he retains active interest in driverless cars and bitcoin, reflecting a curiosity for disruptive, cross-domain technologies.
13 years of coding experience
33 years of employment as a software developer
Engineer microelectronics, Engineer microelectronics at Isep - École d'ingénieurs du numérique
PMP Project Management, PMP Project Management at Project Management Institute
appraiser CMMI V1.2, appraiser CMMI V1.2 at CMMI V1.2
English, French, German