Independent System & Functional Safety consultant. 13+ years across ASIL D drivelines, autonomous machines, and SAE L3-L4 validation — with hands-on ISO/TS 5083:2025 project experience and a track record of shipping custom safety tooling. Continental · Volvo CE · GKN · Rimac · AstaZero (RISE).
With 13+ years of experience in the automotive industry, I have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex safety-critical projects from concept to production. I specialize in developing systems that comply with ISO 26262, ISO 13849, ISO/TS 5083, IEC 61508, and A-SPICE processes.
I am passionate about technology focused on efficiency, user-friendliness, and quality. Having founded my own consultancy, I leverage deep automotive domain expertise to provide expert solutions for clients across Europe. I am dedicated to delivering exceptional value and thrive in dynamic, challenging environments.
Your ISO 26262 / ISO 13849 safety manager — without the full-time hire.
I take ownership of your functional safety program — safety plan, HARA, safety concepts, requirements, audits, and the safety case itself — a few days a week, from concept to release.
Learn more →A defensible safety case for your automated driving system — built by someone who has already done it under ISO/TS 5083.
ISO/TS 5083:2025 is the new reference for ADS safety — and almost nobody has applied it on a real program yet. I have, on SAE L3-L4 autonomous truck validation at AstaZero.
Learn more →When the tool your safety process needs doesn't exist — I build it.
Safety work dies in spreadsheets. I build the missing tool: requirement & evidence traceability apps, FMEDA/FTA automation, safety dashboards, and fault-injection simulations.
Learn more →Also available: A-SPICE process compliance · FMEDA / FMEA / FTA / DFA analysis packages · ISO 26262 & ISO/TS 5083 training (on-site or remote) · Safety assessments & second-opinion reviews · SEooC development support
Further programs: High-Performance Computing Platform (Continental AG) · Next-Gen Electric Drive Systems (Hyperdrives) · Electric Vehicle Platform (NEVS (Saab successor)) · Body Control & Trailer Tow Modules (HELLA (FORVIA))
Having you in the project was an absolute blessing in terms of project success. Your FSM know-how combined with SYS and SW expertise is one of a kind. You bring an expertise and professional working attitude in combination with your winning, humble and friendly persona that is unique.
Working with you was always a pleasure. You took and drove fully independently tasks over the last years and made the topics invisible, because no one had to take care of. Your analysis was a kind of a benchmark since I am working in the automotive area.Michael MerkProject Functional Safety ManagerContinental AG
Fearless to deal with complicated questions and start working without all details available, as a competent doer. A positive and diplomatic attitude which you share to the rest of the team. Absolutely recommended due to both social skills and high technical competence.Christian Ohlin & Martin NyströmTechnical Project Leader & System EngineerVolvo Construction Equipment
In the area of functional safety governed by standard ISO 13849 he has played an important role both when it comes to input into architectural discussions and development of the functional safety documentation. Catalin has shown passion for the tasks and delivered good results into the project.Roberth HarjuGroup ManagerVolvo Construction Equipment
I have always recognized you as the fixpoint, the stable point in the project, where no intensive care was required. FuSa was one of the few areas that did not cause headache. Thanks for your contribution, for being available (although officially out of the project) and for being reliable and authentic.Klaus SchmeisserEngineering ManagerGKN Automotive
Engagements start small — an intro call, then an audit or assessment scoped in weeks, not months. Whether you need a functional safety manager, an ISO/TS 5083 safety case, or the tooling your safety process is missing, the first step is a conversation.