Cosmin Mihai

Cosmin Mihai has extensive experience in the automotive industry, currently serving as the Director and Head of SW & System Testing in the Business Area of User Experience at Continental since July 2006. Previous roles include leadership positions in R&D and Core Discipline Testing for Human Machine Interface at Continental, as well as project management for major automotive companies such as Daimler, Volvo, and JLR. A strong background in system testing is evident through roles as Principal System Test Engineer and Group Leader, with responsibilities spanning multiple locations and projects for BMW and VAG. Cosmin began a career in the automotive sector at Siemens VDO Automotive SRL and has also contributed to academia as an assistant professor. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Automation and Computer Science from Universitatea „Politehnica” din Timișoara, complemented by executive education from Hult Ashridge Executive Education.