Thomas Fischer

IT Security Consultant | Automotive & Embedded Systems

Professional Background

I'm a freelance IT consultant based in Berlin, operating as TFItConsult. My work sits at the intersection of automotive systems, embedded software, and IT security.

Key Experience

Telematikinfrastruktur Certification (2017)

Led the team that achieved Germany's first TI certification at CompuGroup Medical. This involved building comprehensive test automation frameworks with 600+ automated tests and coordinating teams of up to 15 people.

Automotive Security

Regular speaker at international security conferences including CONFidence Cracow, where I present hands-on CAN bus workshops. My focus is on helping engineers understand how vehicle networks actually work—and where they break down.

Test Management & QA

Over 15 years of experience in test management, process improvement, and building QA organizations from the ground up.

Speaking & Workshops

I regularly speak at conferences and deliver hands-on workshops. See Talks for presentation materials and Workshops for training offerings.

Other Projects

Indietonne Podcast

I host the Indietonne podcast, covering independent music and technology topics.

Technical Projects

I maintain several technical projects including a GeoServices platform with satellite data and wildfire monitoring capabilities.

Athletic Background

In 2012, I became the first German to complete Nepal's Yak Attack mountain bike race at 5,400m altitude.

Contact

The best way to reach me is via the contact page.