Andrew Raphael

Cybersecurity lead: Led end-to-end cybersecurity systems engineering activities across automotive projects, including customer presales support, technical planning, and team coordination. Defined and implemented cybersecurity solutions covering TARA, architecture design, secure boot, secure OTA, diagnostics security, and CSMS deployment. Oversaw system-level penetration and fuzz testing in alignment with ISO/SAE 21434 and UNECE WP.29 compliance requirements. Technical Lead – BMW Project: Designed and integrated complete cybersecurity architecture into AUTOSAR-based ECUs. Managed diagnostics, secure download, BAC integration, and testing. Acted as the main technical interface with BMW and Tier1. Team Lead – VW/Audi project: Led a team integrating cybersecurity software into VW Group platforms. Oversaw planning, integration, and delivery across security, middleware, diagnostics, and testing streams. Ensured OEM compliance and smooth coordination.

Key Contributions: 1. Designed and integrated middleware components for ECUs across multiple platforms. 2. Conducted formal SW audit for Porsche’s suppliers/Tier1s. 3. Performing official Vector trainings for Cybersecurity, Memory handling and Autosar 4. Customer coaching and support 5. Analysis and debugging in-vehicle network systems including CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Automotive Ethernet. 6. Developed applications using advanced automotive protocols such as DoIP, SOME/IP, and Service Discovery. 7. Specialized in vehicle diagnostics, implementing fault management and recovery routines. 8. HPCs, SoCs middleware development and integration 9. POC of Mercedes-Benz Cybersecurity Architecture SW, including PKI, key management, TLS, SecOC and SSA. 10. POC of Renault's Cybersecurity Framework, including secure boot and OTA updates. 11. Bootloader and AUTOSAR Integration. 12. Customer coaching and support

Working in ADAS projects with multiple OEMs "JLR and VW" for almost two years Responsibilities: 1. OEM requirements analysis 2. Responsible for complete AUTOSAR BSW package configuration and integration 4. BSW troubleshooting and coordinating with customers and suppliers "e.g. EB, Renesas etc..." for issue fixes and due dates planning. 5. Project integrator for JLR ADAS project 6. managing the official ASPICE audit for complete V cycle. Key Tools: 1. IBM Doors (requirements management tool) 2. Tresos EB and System Desk 3. Enterprise Architect 4. CANoe, Isystem 5. QAC for MISRA checks and Vector cast for unit testing

Key Responsibilities: 1. Designed and engineered light-current and audio-visual (AV) systems for commercial projects "e.g. theatres, companies, universities etc...". 2. Prepared and reviewed technical and financial proposals for project tenders. 3. Developed detailed shop drawings and layout plans using AutoCAD. 4. Collaborated with contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders to ensure system compliance and technical accuracy. 5. Supported project delivery from design through execution, focusing on system functionality, cost-efficiency, and quality control.

Performing mandatory military service as electrical engineer in military construction division Key responsibilities: 1. Electrical system design 2. Technical RFQ