Dr. Oliver Kopp

Leveraging Scientific Innovations for Industrial Application | SDV & BPM Specialist | Open-Source Contributor

Sindelfingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

I am passionate about transforming scientific research into industrial innovations. My journey has led me to unearth and apply these "gems" across sectors, enhancing processes for companies such Mercedes-Benz and Nokia, and now broadly within the automotive industry. My focus lies on architectural integrity, advancing automation, standardization, and ensuring quality. Believing in the synergy of high automation and creativity, I advocate for open standards and actionable business processes. My mantra is that superior quality begets superior products, rooted in robust, maintainable code. With a rich background in Java, BPM, DevOps, and a strong presence in the open-source community—evidenced by my top 2% ranking on StackOverflow, over 100 scholarly articles, and significant contributions to open-source software annually—I pride myself on my ability to navigate and apply open-source licensing in commercial contexts. As the founder of Eclipse Winery, I've created a robust tool for modeling cloud applications, further supporting the open-source ecosystem. My dedication extends beyond my professional endeavors into my personal projects, where I maintain JabRef, a knowledge management software, and support the growth of a scientific publication system.

Experience

  • Interim Professor for Software Engineering and Construction Methods at University of Hamburg
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Acting professor of Software Engineering and Construction Methods (SWK). Lecturing and researching on software architecture, software engineering, especially in the context of cloud computing and software-driven cars.

  • Senior Scientist at University of Stuttgart
    Sep 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Professional Development Sabbatical at Independent Research & Development
    Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - Preparing for the launch of Dr. Kopp Solutions, a forthcoming enterprise specializing in solutions around #SDV, #DevOps, #BPMN. - Engaging in advanced research in the areas of #SDV and #DevOps/#CICD, leveraging the OASIS #TOSCA standard. - Actively overseeing and contributing to open-source projects, including #MADR and #JabRef.

  • Leibniz-Fachhochschule logo Parttime Lecturer at Leibniz-Fachhochschule
    Feb 2024 - Mar 2024 · 2 mos

    Lecturing "Embedded Cloud Computing": How to benefit from Cloud Computing in the context of constraint devices (such as regular IoT devices or cars).

  • Research Software Architect at Nokia Bell Labs
    Feb 2023 - Jul 2023 · 6 mos