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David Darabos

Program Delivery | ADAS, Validation & Stakeholder

€750/day
Munich, DE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About David

I help companies bring structure, clarity, and momentum to complex technical programs.

With 12+ years of experience across OEM and Tier-1 supplier environments, including Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Jaguar, GM, Ford, GAC, BMW, I have coordinated cross-functional teams, aligned stakeholders across engineering, validation, and customer interfaces, and kept delivery on track under real pressure.
My strength is not just managing tasks, it is creating the conditions where teams can execute effectively: clear ownership, honest communication, and alignment across functions and seniority levels.

I work remotely and am available for interim and project-based engagements in program coordination, delivery governance, and cross-functional operations across automotive, tech, and complex project environments.
  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Munich (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Volkswagen / CARIAD SE,
    Project Manager & ADAS Coordinator
    AUTOMOBILE
    March 2023 - August 2025 (2 years and 5 months)
    Germany
    Coordinated interfaces between internal engineering teams, application stakeholders, suppliers, and execution partners to support campaign planning and delivery. Steered data campaign and re-simulation activities as part of the virtual validation and road based cross-checking of ADAS functions. Interpreted performance figures and reported campaign status updates to technical and management stakeholders. Coordinated critical project phases through issue tracking, escalation handling, reporting, and cross-functional alignment. Combined coordination responsibilities with hands-on troubleshooting on test vehicles when needed to maintain execution continuity and resolve operational issues.
    Project Management ADAS SAFe Atlassian JIRA Team management
  • InnoSenT GmbH,
    Senior & Lead Resident Engineer
    AUTOMOBILE
    May 2022 - February 2023 (9 months)
    Germany
    Led resident engineering activities across four OEM customer sites including Porsche, Audi, and Volkswagen Group locations. Acted as the primary technical and operational interface between InnoSenT and customer teams, ensuring alignment across radar integration, validation, and project execution. Coordinated cross-functional teams across testing, software, and mechanical interfaces. Delivered onboarding, training, and process documentation used across the wider VW environment.
    Team management Project Management SAFe Atlassian Confluence Atlassian JIRA
  • InnoSenT GmbH,
    Resident Engineer
    AUTOMOBILE
    October 2018 - April 2022 (3 years and 6 months)
    Germany
    Served as on-site interface between customer teams and internal engineering functions, coordinating issue handling and technical clarification. Tracked open issues, aligned next steps with relevant stakeholders, and followed through on resolution in day-to-day operations. Combined technical troubleshooting with structured coordination to support stable on-site execution across interfaces.
    Team management Stakeholder Management

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Education

  • Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
    Hult International Business School
    2027
    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
  • Leading Project Teams
    2025
    Leading Project Teams

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