Dr. Nico Hartmann is the CTO of Qorix GmbH, with over 25 years in automotive electronics and software. He graduated in electronics and software system engineering from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Starting at Mercedes-Benz in chassis system integration, he delivered SOP programs in chassis, powertrain, infotainment, and body systems. He has held key roles at Mercedes-Benz Technologies, AKKA, and EDAG Engineering. Recently, he led software development at ZF Friedrichshafen AG. Nico is also an avid sailor and enjoys traveling and exploring diverse cultures.