Katrin Talkenberger

Ph.D. Mathematician & Senior Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience in high-integrity automotive software environments (ISO 26262). I specialize in building the automated infrastructures, MBD toolchains, and high-end technical documentation that allow engineering teams to bring complex models into safety-critical production. My focus is on increasing development velocity and ensuring 100% compliance by bridging the gap between mathematical theory, rigorous software engineering standards, and structured knowledge transfer. KEY IMPACT: 🚀 Workflow Automation: Designed custom Simulink Toolstrips and automation scripts that reduced manual verification effort by 80% for Tier-1 suppliers. 🛡️ Safety Infrastructure: Developed Technical Safety Concepts (TSC) and ASIL B frameworks to ensure seamless ISO 26262 compliance. 🛠️ Toolchain Engineering: Expert in building the "Engine Room" of MBD—from automated process scripts to proprietary Model Advisor checks. ✍️ Content & Documentation Engineering: Expert in transforming complex technical architectures and safety requirements into precise, audit-ready documentation and automated developer wikis. REMOTE COLLABORATION & AVAILABILITY: Based in Germany until July 2026, relocating to San José, Costa Rica in August 2026. 📍 Now: Available for part-time remote onboarding or project-based consulting (CET). 📍 From Aug 2026: Available for Full-Time Remote Contracts (CST/EST) – ideal for North American and global engineering teams. TECH STACK: MATLAB/Simulink (Expert), Technical Writing (Docs-as-Code), Python, ISO 26262, ASIL B, AUTOSAR, ASPICE, V-Model, Simulink Test, TPT, C/C++. CORE COMPETENCIES: Model-in-the-Loop (MiL), Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Model Advisor Customization, Technical Documentation Strategy, Requirements Traceability, Static Code Analysis, MISRA/MAAB Compliance, Python for Engineering Automation, Toolstrip Development, Software Verification & Validation (V&V).