Munich, Bavaria, Germany
I operate at the intersection of AI, Functional Safety, and Cybersecurity—driving the development of trusted, scalable intelligent systems for safety-critical applications. As intelligent systems become increasingly central in automotive and semiconductor products, I lead the transformation of complex safety, security, and architectural challenges into robust, production-ready solutions that balance innovation with compliance and risk management. With a strong track record across global semiconductor and automotive organizations, I have built and led cross-functional initiatives delivering high-volume, safety-compliant platforms under demanding performance and regulatory constraints. Core strengths: - Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and Cybersecurity (ISO 21434) at system and SoC level AI and edge intelligence integration in safety-critical environments - Strategic leadership across engineering, product, and executive stakeholders - Development of scalable architectures and governance frameworks enabling trusted innovation Impact highlights: - Led safety and security strategy for automotive semiconductor platforms, enabling reliable deployment of safety-critical systems at scale - Defined architectures supporting AI-enabled features within compliant and robust system frameworks - Accelerated product readiness and certification through structured safety processes and cross-functional alignment - Contributed to innovation with a portfolio of patents in semiconductor and system-level design I focus on enabling the next generation of trusted AI systems, where safety, security, and intelligent computation must converge to unlock scalable, real-world deployment. I’m always open to conversations on leadership roles, partnerships, and initiatives focused on trusted AI, safety-critical systems, and scalable innovation.
- Leading a Team of Functional Safety Managers, Engineers and Architects, ensuring ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 compliance across global programs - Lead Functional Safety and Cybersecurity strategy for automotive semiconductor platforms, ensuring ISO 26262 and ISO 21434 compliance across global programs - Defined and deployed system-level critical safety architectures - Directed cross-functional teams (engineering, product, quality) to accelerate product readiness and certification cycles, reducing risk exposure across multiple programs - Established scalable processes and governance models to embed safety and security into high-volume development lifecycles - Influenced executive stakeholders and customers on technical roadmaps with business and regulatory requirements - Drove innovation through patented solutions in AI, system safety and cyber security strengthening the organization’s technology leadership and differentiation
- Led Functional Safety initiatives across automotive programs, driving ISO 26262 compliance and maturity optimization at organizational level - Built and scaled a multidisciplinary team, managing resources, competencies, and execution across safety-critical projects - Acted as trusted advisor to customers, guiding Safety & Cybersecurity system development for complex automotive applications - Established and institutionalized Cybersecurity (ISO 21434) practices, enabling secure-by-design development frameworks - Introduced and deployed requirements management processes, improving traceability, consistency, and development efficiency across programs - Strengthened organizational capabilities in Sensors and LiDAR safety, supporting integration of advanced sensing technologies in safety-critical systems - Led cross-functional problem-solving activities, resolving critical issues and reducing risk in product development and validation cycles
- LiDAR Architecture Expertise - Safety & Security expertise, ISO26262, AEC-Q100, FMEDA, HAZOP, xFMEA, STAMP, STPA/STPA SEC, etc. - Tools automations - Resource Allocation and Management - Process definition
In charge of defining and discussing the future system requirements with Automotive Customers in the powertrain & in vehicle electronics, with a special focus on controller architectures and internal optimization to improve the execution of the code from an external or internal memory device. Expertise in ISO26262 applicability to component, ie two patents pending in the area of the eFlash memory, an additional pending patent on the safety implementation in the bus with a lockstep controller configuration. In charge also to define potential memory product to fit the emerging security requirements of the application expecially in the automotive area. In this last 3 years, Alberto filed and pending more than 120 patents belonging to the areas of Autonomous driving, safety, the security, blockchain in Auto environment, secure firmware update, medical and Artificial Intelligence.
Enablement and Design In Support as EMEA Embedded Application for DRAM, LPDRAM and Managed Nand devices. Architecture Definition and Development of Managed Nand Memory for the Automotive market specialized in Storage and Volatile Memory for critical environment, as ADAS, and in-cabin ones, as IVE(or software defined clusters/cockpits). Deep knowledge of design, testing, validation and qualification methologies. Expert in safety methodology applied to components and communication buses(see patents: Integrity of the data Bus, Integrity of the Address Bus). Deep understanding of the AEC-Q100 methodology and the Automotive mindset in order to enable successfull Automotive Managed Nand.
Program Manager of the first MultiLevel Cell product for Automotive Environment, from the conception to the mass production enablement; leading, as customer and segment expert, a team of experts in 5 different Micron Locations. Alberto is also in charge as technical expertise for the evaluation and definition of the next generation of Engine/Trasmission Control Unit Flash Memories, covering different fields, from the internal architecture(to meet the high quality and reliability requirements) to the interface communication protocol(including signal integrity solutions, due to the high throughtput). His Automotive huge expertise, from product definition to the mass production, permits also to him to cover the role of first technical line to solve the customer issues engaging technical discussion covering definitions, technical aspects and quality issues in the customer side. Alberto was well recognized to have hands on AEC-Q100 qualification, testing flows and test coverage
Alberto was appointed as Program Manager and Architect of an Automotive SoC, leading a team of experts in Process, Design and Q&A. In the meanwhile, Alberto was the key contact person for the Automotive Customers to solve technical issues related to the interface communication between the Numonyx Automotive Flash and the MCU. Alberto was driving also the Software development accordingly to the AUTOSAR definitions to be able to de-couple the hardware from the application layers. Alberto was also able to gain the trust of most of the Customers, whom were in touch with him. Deep understanding of the design and testing flow, accordingly to the Automotive rules, the AEC-100 and the deep knowledge of the statistical tools to remove outliers.
Alberto started his activity solving technical issue in hostile environment, like the Engine and Trasmission Control Unit, where the quality of the product, together with the low defectivity are key elements. Alberto shown a real "zero defect target" mindset, excellent skill in an automotive environment.
Alberto was in charge to study and develop solutions to industrialize the first 90nm PCM product. In this role, he shown his inclination in the problem solving and the ability to find software solutions to complete the job in an excellent way.
Alberto was in charge to solve any issues in customer boards, having also direct touch with 3rd parties customers to help to solve issues and difficult situation. Alberto was able to show his inclination in the customer satisfaction.