Luigi Menale

Luigi Menale Ingolstadt, Germany | - |-| www.linkedin.com/in/lmenale SUMMARY Engineering Manager with 20+ years of experience, specializing in leading diverse, high-performing teams in the tech industry. Achieved a 30% increase in operational efficiency within two years. Skilled in strategic planning, risk management, and driving continuous improvement. Enhanced team productivity by fostering innovation and collaboration. SOFT SKILLS: Adaptability and Flexibility, Communication, Creativity and innovation, Cultural Competence, DecisionMaking, Leadership and management, Negotiation, Problem-solving, Team Building and Development, Teamwork and collaboration, Time Management, and Delegation. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Luxoft/DXC Engineering Manager ● ● ● ● Munich, Germany 03 2019 – 04 2024 Took proactive initiative as RUST Advocate/SDV Advisor, resulting in a 30% increase in developer knowledge and skill in Rust. Fostered a culture of innovation and collaboration, resulting in improved project outcomes and client satisfaction. Led the successful management of projects for Valeo with a budget of +€5M and 35+ full-time stakeholders across multiple countries. Resulted in improved 5G/V2X functionality requirements and the establishment of a test team in China. Boosted efficiency and innovation within the organization. Led the recovery effort, identifying key issues and setting clear limits on resources and time. Built trust with the team, resulting in a 30% increase in project efficiency and on-time delivery at Harman. Led a +€10M project for BMW, managing 90+ stakeholders across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 and BMW safety and quality standards. Resulted in successful BDC 2018/BCP 2021 implementation. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE DataScientest GmbH Data Scientist/MLOps student Ingolstadt, Germany 04.2024 – 08.2024 Data Science Bootcamp ● Transformed complex production, sales, and customer data into actionable insights through 280 hours of intensive training and 120 hours of hands-on projects. Enhanced data usability by cleaning and structuring datasets, leading to more informed decision-making processes and improving operational efficiency. MLOps Bootcamp ● Deployed and implemented Machine Learning models in real-world scenarios after completing 100 hours of training and 50 project hours. Streamlined the integration of ML models into existing company systems, contributing to more accurate predictions and improved business outcomes. Technica Engineering GmbH Product Owner/Sr SW Engineer ● ● Enhanced the xPAD (X Platform Autonomous Driving) integration and system test using C++ and Python, resulting in a 30% improvement in testing efficiency and accuracy. Increased confidence in the xPAD autonomous driving system, leading to smoother deployment and higher customer satisfaction. Defined the product vision & roadmap, leading to a 20% improvement in on-time project delivery and a 10% increase in customer retention. Fostered stronger cross-functional teamwork, delivering more impactful and value-driven products. TechConnect GmbH Sr SW Engineer ● Munich, Germany 10.2015 – 03.2019 Munich, Germany 08.2013 – 10.2015 Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver the next-generation infotainment HMI for BMW, resulting in a 20% improvement in user satisfaction. Successfully maintained the development and testing of user interface design and navigation algorithms for ID4+/ID5, contributing to the success of the ConnectedDrive HMI project. TRS S.p.A. Sr Project Manager ● ● ● ● ● ● Managed the FDP component project with a 4-person team, delivering a high-quality product using C++ and COBRA. Increased team collaboration and efficiency, leading to on-time project completion and customer satisfaction. Delivered a 12% enhancement in railway traffic optimization by leading a cross-functional team through the successful pilot project Sistemi Ferroviari Ecosostenibilitá e Risparmio Energetico. This resulted in increased business efficiency and customer satisfaction. Guided a team of 6 through the entire lifecycle of the Baynunah DRMS, resulting in a 30% reduction in SW bugs and improved system reliability, ultimately enhancing end-user experience and customer satisfaction. Pioneered a web-based technology for a Vessel Traffic System (Leonardo), identifying specific customer needs and implementing a solution utilizing NASA’s WorldWind framework. This initiative modernized the system’s interface, significantly enhancing user interaction and operational efficiency. Contributed to the documentation of a Combat Management System (Thales Space), meticulously adhering to NATO standard AQAP-160, ensuring that all deliverables met the required military specifications. Played a key role in reverse-engineering an air traffic flow monitoring system (Leonardo), rebuilding its documentation to military standards. This effort significantly improved the system's documentation quality, aiding future maintenance and upgrades. Sisge Informatica Consultant ● Turin, Italy 09.1999 – 06.2001 Developed and optimized critical applications across multiple projects, including enhancing online banking security with Java and BEA WebLogic, designing intuitive GUI widgets for document management and data handling using Java and MFC, and leading the full lifecycle of a database warehouse application to optimize GSM traffic, all contributing to improved performance, security, and user experience. IT Staff SW Developer ● Naples, Italy 06.2001 – 08.2013 Naples, Italy 10.1997 – 09 1999 Developed software solutions across various sectors, including the FastView Web GUI, which enhanced data visualization efficiency by 10%, the FADAI distance learning platform, which increased global user engagement by 30%, and the SKYPLEX NCMS, which improved satellite communication booking efficiency by 20%. EDUCATION & OTHER Federico II B.Sc. IT & Automation Naples / Italy Graduation 07.1997 ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL SKILLS: Knowledge of design patterns, microservices architecture, distributed systems, Python, Java, C++, Rust, Jenkins, GitHub CI(Actions), Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, SQL, NoSQL, MLFlow, AirFlow, Prometheus, Grafana, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data Modelling, Data Science, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, DevOps, Scrum, Kanban, Atlassian Tools, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn and Linux. LANGUAGES: English (fluent), German (basic), Italian (native). OTHER EDUCATION:  People Management University and Leadership Academy (Luxoft)  Certified Scrum Product Owner and Scrum Master (ScrumAlliance)  ISTQB Certified Tester (PearsonVue)  Linux Essential (LPI) On LinkedIn all the courses and certifications. INTERESTS: basketball, football, swimming and cooking.