Behind the Wheel: Annika Gerk, the Head of Safety at Kopernikus Automotive

Annika is the Head of Safety at Kopernikus Automotive, where she oversees functional safety, cybersecurity, and system development processes. Starting as a working student at a small engineering service firm, she discovered her passion for safety, a field she’s since made her own.After just a year in her first role, she became a technical lead, and within three years, she was leading a team of 25 engineers. Before joining Kopernikus Automotive, she gained extensive experience working with diverse systems at companies such as Akka (formerly Mercedes-Benz Tech) and EDAG, tackling projects ranging from wiper systems to highly automated driving technology. Join us as Annika shares insights into the evolving automotive industry, the challenges of AI-based autonomous driving, and why she believes a career in this space offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and innovation.The Techne Connect Podcast 🎧Thank you for listening to Techne Connect! This podcast takes you inside the companies and conversations shaping the future of engineering.From space and defence to robotics, AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing and next-generation mobility, each episode features the founders, engineers and technology leaders building tomorrow's world.Through candid discussions on innovation, leadership, product development and career journeys, the podcast uncovers the ideas, challenges and breakthroughs driving the world's fastest-moving industries. Whether you're an engineer, founder, investor or simply fascinated by emerging technology.Techne Connect offers a front-row seat to the people creating what's next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.