Michael EnglME
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Michael Engl

@michaelengl

Experienced technology executive leading innovative software solutions.

Austria

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth opportunities.

As a seasoned technology executive with over a decade of experience, I have successfully led diverse teams in the development of cutting-edge software solutions. Currently, I serve as the Vice President of Software at ChargePoint Austria GmbH, where I oversee a global team of over 250 engineers and product managers, driving innovation in cloud software and AI/ML technologies.

My journey has been marked by significant leadership roles, including Chief Technology Officer and Senior Director of Technology, where I have been responsible for end-to-end product management and strategic technology initiatives. I pride myself on my ability to foster collaboration across cross-functional teams, ensuring the successful execution of complex projects while maintaining a focus on quality and scalability.

With a strong foundation in both software engineering and business management, I am passionate about leveraging technology to create impactful solutions that drive organizational success. I am committed to continuous learning and professional development, as evidenced by my participation in various leadership programs and my contributions to academic publications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Vice President Software

ChargePoint Austria GmbH

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Globally led over 250 cloud software engineers, mobile app developers, AI/ML engineers, data scientists, and DevOps teams across EU, India, and NA. Held end-to-end responsibility for the entire ChargePoint product portfolio, including mobile apps, NOS, be.ENERGISED, and ViriCiti Telematics. Drove the AI/ML and software innovation strategy and served as the Austria Trade Director.

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Current

Soft- and Hardware Consultant

Self-employed - IT Consulting

Jul 2014 - Present (10 years 11 months)

Provided consulting services for medium-sized companies, specializing in the specification of IoT systems. Advised clients on technology selection for Industry 4.0 applications. Conducted technology research on LPWAN, Zigbee, NBIoT, and cloud backends, including Linux kernel module analyses.

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Current

Advisory Board Member

Josef Ressel Center for dependable System-of-Systems Enginee

Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Served as an Advisory Board Member for the Josef Ressel Center for dependable System-of-Systems Engineering. Contributed expertise to research initiatives at the University of Applied Sciences Salzburg, focusing on safe energy informatics.

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Chief Technology Officer

Has To Be GmbH

Oct 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 2 months)

Led over 80 cloud software engineers, DevOps, IT, product, and project management teams, along with customer support. Held end-to-end responsibility for the be.ENERGISED product. Defined technology strategy, managed vendors, and oversaw resource planning, cost control, and project execution frameworks. Ensured a 10X scalable cloud-based ecosystem, introduced IT security policies, and established e

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Liebherr-Werk Bischofshofen GmbH

Jun 2013 - Dec 2013 (6 months)

Developed the Liebherr telematics unit. Performed embedded Linux (ARM) development. Extended µblox GPS and GLONASS drivers.

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Chief Technology Officer

Ognios GmbH

Apr 2017 - Sep 2019 (2 years 5 months)

Managed corporate operations and organizational development. Led teams in hardware development, embedded software, cloud development, mechanical engineering, and audio AI/ML research. Acted as the central interface between sales and development partners. Served as project manager for all technical development projects and senior system architect.

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Lead Software Engineer

Sony DADC Austria AG

Aug 2010 - Apr 2013 (2 years 8 months)

Led the development of C++ cross-platform copy protection for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. Defined software architecture, ensured software security, and managed requirements engineering. Provided security consulting to international clients including Disney, EA, and WB. Managed an international development team and conducted on-site development in multiple countries.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Applied Sciences Salzburg logoUS

University of Applied Sciences Salzburg

Master, Information Technology and System Management

2010 - 2012

Grade: Passed with honors

Pursued a Master's degree in Information Technology and System Management, specializing in Robotics and Adaptive Software Systems. Master's thesis focused on acceleration-based trajectory generation for industrial robots.

University of Applied Sciences Salzburg logoUS

University of Applied Sciences Salzburg

Diploma, Information Technology and System Management

2006 - 2010

Grade: Passed with honors, Honored as Student of the Year 2010

Completed a full-time Diploma program in Information Technology and System Management, specializing in Embedded Signal Processing and IT Management & Security. Diploma thesis focused on automatic defect detection on component edges.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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