Vinícius Tadeu Zein

Vinícius Tadeu Zein is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in software architecture and development, particularly in the automotive and renewable energy sectors. Currently serving as Associate VP and Chief Software Architect at KPIT, Vinícius leads the Middleware and SDV Software Platform, overseeing a global team of over 200 engineers in collaboration with OEMs. Prior roles include Director of Software Development at KACO new energy, where software for photovoltaic inverters was developed, and various leadership positions at Bosch, including Software Integration Team Lead and Senior Software Architect for Autonomous Driving. Vinícius has a strong background in setting up development teams and processes, as demonstrated during tenure at Fundação CERTI, and a solid foundation in embedded systems from positions held at LG Electronics and other companies. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Information Technology from Technische Hochschule Mannheim and an Engineer's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology - Parana.