Thorsten Aust brings over 20 years of expertise in software development, with more than 15 years dedicated to the automotive industry. As a seasoned engineering leader, he has successfully guided six SOPs of electronic control units, showcasing his proficiency in delivering complex, high-quality solutions. Renowned for his strong communication and presentation skills, Thorsten combines technical acumen with a collaborative approach to drive innovation and excellence in software engineering.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile.