I bridge the gap between complex engineering and clear, concise, and accurate documentation. With 8+ years of experience in the automotive industry (ISO 26262 / MBD), I specialize in making high-stakes technology understandable and engineering workflows 80% more efficient.

My background combines three domains that rarely overlap, providing a unique perspective for high-stakes engineering projects:

• Academic Depth (PhD Mathematician): I don’t just use algorithms; I understand the underlying mechanics. My PhD training allows me to deconstruct complex systems and translate them into rigorous mathematical models.
• Industrial Hardening (8+ Years Automotive): I have spent nearly a decade in one of the world's most regulated industries. I know how to deliver software that must not fail (ISO 26262 / ASIL B) and how to navigate the complexities of Tier-1 and OEM toolchains.
• The Bridge (Technical Authoring): I possess the rare ability to be a "Translator." I can talk to deep-level developers in C++ and Python, then pivot to authoring high-level strategic documentation that ensures process compliance and stakeholder alignment.

I provide senior-level expertise as a fully remote B2B contractor from Costa Rica.

• Time Zone Alignment: Seamless collaboration with US-based teams (aligned with EST/CST).
• Zero Bureaucracy: No US visa required (B2B/Independent Contractor model).
• High-Security Infrastructure: Professional remote setup with hardware-firewall (ISO 27001-aligned), redundant high-speed 5G backup, and UPS power buffering for 100% uptime.

• Programming: MATLAB | Simulink | Stateflow | Python (Automation) | C/C++ | Java | Dart/Flutter.
• Safety & Process: ISO 26262 (ASIL B) | ASPICE | V-Model | AUTOSAR | Requirements Engineering | Traceability Management | Agile Methodologies.
• Technical Writing: Diátaxis Framework | Markdown | LaTeX | Documentation-as-Code.
• Verification & Quality: MiL/SiL/Unit Testing (Tessy | TPT) | Simulink Test | MISRA/MAAB | Code Reviews
• Tools & ALM: Git | Bitbucket | Jira/Confluence (Atlassian Stack) | PTC Windchill | Surround SCM | VS Code | Eclipse | CANoe.

MATLAB | Python | Diátaxis Mathematical modeling of biological systems with a full documentation suite. Includes a Python automation tool to visualize simulation results.

Python | Functional Safety | Technical Authoring Demystifying ASIL B and MBD for a non-technical audience. Features a custom Python-based ARXML parser to demonstrate data extraction in safety-critical environments.

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/katrintalkenberger
• Status: Available for B2B contracts starting June 2026.