Eric Mariacher

Current

Business Social Networking (Self-employed)
Embedded Software Manager at Logitech

Past

Senior Technical consultant at Altran
Embedded Software Manager at Mariner Networks
Microelectronic and Embedded Software Engineer at IBM

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Education

CMMI V1.2
Institut supérieur d'Electronique de Paris

Recommended

6 people have recommended Eric

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Information Technology and Services

Websites

Eric Mariacher’s Summary

18 years of experience in Embedded Software Projects in various positions such as engineering, architect, project and functional management in Europe, US and India. I am also a "networker".

My software manager goals are:
* to set-up the right environment for developers to develop software.
* to give best visibility on software development process from requirement phase to field support phase.

My goals for expanding my network are:
* to find new opportunities for my company and myself.
* to help YOU find new opportunities by increasing dramatically our abilities to see and to be seen inside the LinkedIn network.

I explain in more details my networking goals at: http://eric-mariacher.blogspot.com/2006/07/how-does-quantity-bring-quality.html. My motto is: "let's grow our network while we don’t need it"
http://eric-mariacher.blogspot.com/2006/05/my-2-cents-about-online-business.html

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS:
* Mariner Networks: Hiring a whole embedded software team.
* Logitech: Change management - Software development processes reengineering.
* IBM: Network management Java applets development.
* IBM: Responsible for hands-on formation of European network support for the 8265.
* BERATA/BMW/AUTOSAR: new members technical course building and delivery.

Eric Mariacher’s Specialties:

* Installing Offshore processes and facilities
- people selection, communication processes, audits...
- Full Offshore
- Dual Shore
- Best Shore
* Change management - Software development processes reengineering
_ Software Development Life-Cycle
_ Configuration Management ( CMMI )
_ Requirement Management ( CMMI )
* Embedded Software projects leader and manager in worldwide environments
* Worldwide business networking

Eric Mariacher’s Experience

Business Social Networking

Self-employed

(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Public Relations and Communications industry)

May 2005 — Present (3 years 6 months)

My goals for expanding my network are:
* to find new opportunities for my company and myself.
* to help YOU find new opportunities by increasing dramatically our abilities to see and to be seen inside the LinkedIn network.

Online Business Networking Tools used:
LinkedIn, Viaduc, OpenBC

Online Communities:
GLE, LIONS, MyLink500.com, ConnectorsNet
Embedded Software Manager

Logitech

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; LOGI; Computer Hardware industry)

April 2004 — Present (4 years 7 months)

Senior Technical Manager 5 years
** 8 developers Functional Manager.

** Wireless keyboards and receivers Technical Manager
- innovation management.
- dealing with external providers (US, european and indian).
- India based Offshore
- Swiss/India Dual-shore
- start-uping projects.
- bluetooth and proprietary wireless protocols.

** Software development processes re-engineering
- Setting Configuration Management methodology and tool in Switzerland and USA that was adopted by the rest of Logitech.
- Setting Requirement Management methodology and tool in Switzerland and USA.
- Quality Assurance processes improvement
- Architectured improved firmware re-usability by promoting modularity.
Senior Technical consultant

Altran

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Computer Software industry)

May 2002 — March 2004 (1 year 11 months)

* Parallel projects leading for different clients at BERATA.
2003-2004 BMW / AUTOSAR 8 months
* AUTOSAR Spokesperson technical assistant.
- AUTOSAR new applicants management.
- AUTOSAR new members technical course building and delivery.
2002-2003 Schindler 1 year
* Elevator Door Controller for new Schindler 700 platform.
- Software Architecture review.
- Development of a proprietary protocol for validation and field support phases.
Embedded Software Manager

Mariner Networks

(Computer Hardware industry)

September 2000 — April 2002 (1 year 8 months)

** Mariner Networks France software team creation.
- Team (5 engineers) Recruiting and managing.
- Development processes definition (ISO9000).
- Configuration Management tools study (ClearCase, Starteam, Razor) for a worldwide environment (France, California).
- CMMI appraisal
** Dexter 3000 quad ethernet module software architect and team leader.
- STP, VLAN, hardware IP forwarding, ethernet<->ATM interface.
* VoATM/DBCES architect and team leader.
- DBCES stack development.
Microelectronic and Embedded Software Engineer

IBM

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Computer Networking industry)

1989 — 2000 (11 years)

hardware & embedded software developer 11 years
-1999-2000 Research Center, La Gaude France. (9 months).
* Architecture of a fully portable solution for Prizma switching chip control.

-1996-1999 Research Center, La Gaude France. (4 years).
* Definition and Conception of the embedded system of the 8265 ATM switching hub family.

-1994-1995 Development laboratory, Corbeil-Essonnes France. (2 years).
* Definition and conception of the 403GX PowerPC microcontroller.

-1993-1994 Development laboratory, Raleigh NC USA. (1 year).
* Conception of the 403GA PowerPC microcontroller.

-1989-1992 Development laboratory, Corbeil-Essonnes France. (3 years).
* Analog Circuit and Physical design.

Eric Mariacher’s Education

CMMI V1.2

appraiser, CMMI V1.2, 2007 — 2007
Institut supérieur d'Electronique de Paris

Engineer, microelectronics, 1984 — 1988

Additional Information

Eric Mariacher’s Websites:

Eric Mariacher’s Interests:

Sun Tzu's Art of War (Sun Zi)

Eric Mariacher’s Groups:

Viaduc, OpenBC
Plaxo, The Greater IBM Connection
GLE, LIONS, MyLink500.com, ConnectorsNet

InterFrench
Blue: The DallasBlue Business Network (23,000+ members)
The Greater IBM Connection: IBM's alumni program for past and present IBM employees
French Web 2.0
IT/Software Development Outsourcing and Offshoring
Link2Europe
Marzar
MyLink500.com (Open Networkers)
ISEP Alumni
International Entrepreneur Club
GLE
Seapine Software User Group
Invites Welcome! (Open Networkers)
Logitech
LION500.com (Open Networkers)
OPEN NETWORKERS!
Altran: Past, Present & Future
SEMANTIC SOCIAL NETWORK 2.0 - One World!