Smart drone system – Master’s thesis

What has your career path been like so far? How did you come to ALTEN?  

I came to Germany from Bangladesh in May 2021. I chose Germany because I would like to work in the automotive industry. I am currently completing my master’s degree at Coburg University. I spent an Erasmus semester in Italy during my second semester. Before joining ALTEN, I completed an internship at Bosch. I also started here with an internship and then decided to write my master’s thesis at the company. The diverse and interesting projects and the proximity to the university are clear advantages for me.

What is typical for you at ALTEN?

We are very internationally oriented. Every month, we hold an “International Lunch” where we focus on a different country. People bring typical food from that region. In August, the theme was Germany – my highlight was the apple cake. In September, we had Asian food. I also appreciate the training program at ALTEN. The German courses are helping me a lot to learn the language better.

What is the topic of your master’s thesis?

I am working on the topic of “Intelligent drone systems for real-time tracking of cars that exceed speed limits using Adaptive AUTOSAR.” This technology can be used in VIP zones, parliaments, and airports, among other places. In simple terms, the process works as follows: The drone detects speeding vehicles and recognizes the license plate of the car. The data is then extracted and transmitted to a database so that authorities can intervene. In the future, the drone could even send messages directly to the driver of the car.

How is writing your master’s thesis going? What is your everyday work like?

At the beginning, I had a meeting with my supervisor, where we discussed various topics for my master’s thesis that I could work on. Once I made my decision, I first took part in an AUTOSAR training course. I drew up a schedule to determine what I had to do each week. Throughout the day, I work on my tasks, which are mostly technical in nature. At the end of the day, I document my results. Every two weeks, or as needed, I consult with my supervisor to discuss my progress. If I need help, he is always there for me, which I am grateful for. I have the opportunity to organize my day flexibly and allocate my time as needed.

What do you do in your free time? 

I play cricket almost every weekend. It’s my way of balancing work. I also enjoy participating in employee events. Everyone in our team is very friendly, and we like to get together. Last week, for example, we went out for sushi. We also support each other on a personal level, which reduces the pressure.