Hi, I'm Panos

Panos Tsilivis

Software Product Owner

A BCU Software Product Owner and previous Autonomous Vehicles Development Engineer, with ultimate professional goal being oriented in the field of automotive engineering research and development. The innovative and progressive thinking is one of the leading personal characteristics along with strong organizational and communication abilities. An experienced C++, Python, Matlab & Simulink and Robot Operating System (ROS), CMake developer, with applications directed to Motion Planning and Control Systems development. A fluent English and native Greek speaker, who is eager to take on performance demanding projects. A passionate autonomous systems developer who constantly seeks to combine ingenious ideas and creative research teams.

Team Work
Communication
Hard Working
Leadership
Fast Learner
Problem Solving

Skills

C++
C++

Expert C++ developer with applied experience in customer and R&D projects, focused in motion planning algorithm development. Code compliance with Adaptive AUTOSAR C++14.
Python
Python

Using as secondary language for professional development. Capable of writing scalable, testable, and maintainable program. Both Bachelor and Master thesis were written in Python.
MATLAB & Simulink
MATLAB & Simulink

Used as main language for the start of my career and during the academic years, until I changed entirely to C++ development of motion planning algorithms.
ROS
ROS

Working with ROS since 2nd year of B.Sc studies. Extensive professional and academic experience. Favourite framework for functional integration.
Docker
Docker

Use of Docker as a tool to provide common developing environment among all developers of current company’s team. Developed the corresponding images.
Linux & WSL
Linux & WSL

Using WSL as development OS; used Linux during my academic years. Capable of writing bash/shell scripts.
PTC Integrity & Git
PTC Integrity & Git

Experienced with version-control development. Mostly, use PTC Integrity. Also, have experience in working with Azure DevOps.
Jenkins CI/CT
Jenkins CI/CT

Experience in Continuous Testing-driven development, with knowledge in Jenkins configuration script development.
Vires VTD
Vires VTD

Professional experience in functional testing with the use of VTD as simulation tool.
Unreal Engine 4
Unreal Engine 4

Professional experience in R&D project for simulation of ADAS applications and Sensor Testing.
Kubernetes
Kubernetes

Both Bachelor and Master thesis, used extensively OpenCV library for computer vision development.
dSpace & ControlDesk
dSpace & ControlDesk

Professional experience applied in two customer AD (Autonomous Driving) projects, for calibration of motion control function components.

Experiences

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Software Product Owner / BCU Functions
Continental AG

Jul 2023 - Present, Regensburg, Germany

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation.

Responsibilities:
  • Technical control, coordination and tracking of an agile SW team
  • Responsibility for the planning, implementation and verification of complex functions and components
  • Technical management of the assigned employees across several locations
  • Coordination, definition and tracking of the associated internal and external work packages
  • Making technical decisions (concepts and interfaces) together with the team
  • Support of the overall software project manager through tracking and reporting
  • Participation in regular meetings with external partners and technical customer meetings
  • Participation in the SW internal and cross-disciplinary reviews
  • Planning of all quality assurance measures
  • Identification of optimization potentials
  • Participation in the preparation of offers for new and to be changed components
ADAS / AD Expert Development Engineer
AVL Software & Functions GmbH

Nov 2020 - Jun 2023, Regensburg, Germany

AVL Software & Functions is the world’s largest independent company for the development, simulation and testing of powertrain systems and ADAS/AD features.

Responsibilities:
  • Technical lead role in creation of C++ development, testing, integration and review process, focused in ADAS development.
  • Developement engineer in funding-project for ADAS-focused sensor evaluation methodology and test-bench facility in Roding, Germany.
  • Expert functional and software developer of motion planning in C++.
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ADAS / AD Development Engineer
AVL Software & Functions GmbH

Feb 2018 - Nov 2020, Regensburg, Germany

AVL Software & Functions is the world’s largest independent company for the development, simulation and testing of powertrain systems and ADAS/AD features.

Responsibilities:
  • Responsible of functional and software development of motion planning and motion control in C++ and Simulink.
  • Rapid prototype developer in C++ and MATLAB.
  • Participant in 3 customer projects, focused on waypoint-based navigation, target following and point to point navigation
  • Participant in 2 internal R&D projects for automated parking and intersection navigation.
  • Practical experience in vehicle integration and testing of the corresponding function components to most of the projects, with the use of ROS.
M.Sc. Thesis
Airbus SE

Jan 2017 - Sep 2017, Chester, UK

Airbus SE is a European multinational aerospace corporation.

Responsibilities:
  • Research of an innovative project for indoor ispection of wing panels during their construction, with the use of a UAV equiped with UV light.
  • Practical implementation of indoor localisation with the use of RTLS (Real-Time Location System) sensors.
  • Practical implementation of computer vision system, capable of processing dark ultraviolet pictures and recognising/evaluating potential defects onboard the under-construction wing panel.
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Projects

Autonomous Indoor Ispection of Aircraft Wing Panel with UAV - Image Processing and Localisation
Developer & Author Cranfield University

M.Sc. Thesis focused on indoor ispection of an aircraft wing panel with the use of a UAV. The inspection of potential defects performed in dark conditions under UV light. Computer vision and indoor localisation were the two main topics.

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Autonomous Navigation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Developer & Author University of West Attica

B.Sc. Thesis focused on indoor localisation of a UAV, with the use of SLAM methods applied in the onboard monocular camera. Stabilisation of the drone with the use of motion control libraries.

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Simultaneous Localization and Mapping for micro Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Author eRA International Scientific Conference

Survey paper, anylising the most important method of Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (SLAM), focused on Monocular Camera applications.

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Achievements

Graduation

Team Player

Volunteer