Sean O'Brien

Functional Architect at Audi AG

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

About

Experience

  • AUDI AG (15 yrs)
    • Functional Architect Body System
      Dec 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

      Responsible for the functional architecture of the body system - one of the six main systems in the vehicle architecture that encompasses most of the exterior and interior. As part of the Audi’s transition to systems engineering, this includes the reinvention of hundreds of existing functions and the integration of new innovations that will come in future models. In addition to the technical challenges, the role also involves driving the organisational change that comes with this transition.

    • Senior Expert - Vehicle Safety
      Apr 2020 - Nov 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Senior expert responsible for the transformation and organisational change of the vehicle safety department within the broader transition of Audi AG to a systems engineering organisation. Additionally responsible for the operative implementation of cybersecurity and software update processes in the vehicle safety department.

    • Senior Expert - Vehicle Safety
      Feb 2019 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Senior expert responsible for occupant protection and whole vehicle safety in front and rear collisions for all Audi vehicles. Additionally responsible for the crash safety of electric vehicles.

  • Volkswagen AG ()
    • Development Engineer - Vehicle Safety
      Jul 2008 - Jul 2011 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Accident Research
      Apr 2005 - Jun 2008 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Management Trainee at Tenix Defence
    Jan 2004 - Mar 2005 · 1 yr 3 mos