Expert Perspectives: A Conversation About Variant and Configuration Management in Software Defined Vehicle Development

Welcome to our Expert Perspectives Series, where we showcase insights from leading experts in complex product, systems, and software development. Covering industries from medical devices to aerospace and defense, we feature thought leaders who are shaping the future of their fields.

We are excited to introduce Florian Rohde, an expert in electrification, variant management, software defined vehicles, continuous integration and validation, and AI in automotive development. With more than 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, Florian has worked with companies large and small, from Siemens to NIO to Tesla Motors.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Challenges in software defined vehicle development
• Variant and configuration management in SVDs – and which companies are excelling
• Balancing documentation, complexity, and speed