Onur Ganiler
Senior ADAS Software Engineer
Tegernheim
Summary
Senior ADAS/Perception software engineer with 15+ years of experience in computer vision, machine learning, sensor fusion, localization, environmental modeling, and 3D detection. Hands-on with radar, LiDAR, mono/stereo cameras, and GNSS. PhD in Computer Vision; MSc in Mathematical Engineering; B.Sc. in Computer Engineering. Delivers clean, real-time C++/ROS 2 code with requirements traceability aligned with ASPICE/AUTOSAR. Proven ability to transform innovative research into reliable, testable production software.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior ADAS Software Engineer
AVL Software and Functions GmbH
10.2019 - Current
Sensor & System Architecture
- Designed sensor and software concepts for L4 autonomous driving systems.
- Contributed to static and dynamic software architectures for scalable ADAS platforms.
- Authored L4/L5 component-level software and system requirements for perception modules.
- Participated in multi-sensor calibration processes.
Perception & Environmental Modelling
- Implemented fusion-based object detection using fused LiDAR and camera data.
- Modeled the environment in the Frenet frame, including object assessment and spline fitting.
- Developed occupancy grid maps for vehicle parking systems using linear algebra techniques.
- Estimated object distances via triangulation using camera inputs.
- Line Detection and Classification based on Tensor Flow Saved Model and line tracking
Localization & Mapping
- Developed an offline map manager using GNSS data to track vehicle position over map data.
- Generated map-referenced outputs for downstream motion planning and control systems.
- Worked on LiDAR-based localization and fusion of GNSS and LiDAR outputs.
Sensor Interfaces
- Interpreted and integrated smart radar CAN bus data for perception modules.
- Developed radar configuration interfaces using ROS and RQT tools.
- Software Integration & Middleware
- Developed ROS2 wrappers to integrate custom perception and localization modules.
- Contributed to sensor abstraction and middleware logic for system-level data communication.
Software engineer
KOÇ University
01.2015 - 09.2019
- Development of real time object and free space detection by using Stereo Vision
- Development of probabilistic occupancy grids for free space detection
- Development of Smart Mirror project providing rear view assisted by the head movements within 6 dof.
Research Professional, PhD. Student
UNIVERSITAT DE GIRONA
02.2010 - 06.2014
- Development of computer assisted advanced MR imaging techniques for MS patients in cooperation with the hospitals in Barcelona and Girona area within the funded research projects SALEM and AVALEM, using C++.NET and Matlab.
- Including machine learning, computer vision and image processing algorithms.
- The application has been implemented at Hospital Vall d'Hebron (Barcelona).
Software Engineer
COLIN'S LOFT (EROĞLU Holding Company)
04.2008 - 12.2008
- Development of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Modules on MS Dynamics (Axapta)
Software Engineer
FORD MOTOR Company (KOÇ Holding)
06.2007 - 04.2008
- Development of CRM (Customer Relationships Management) Modules built on ASP.NET (C#) platform predominantly supported by PL/SQL language in ORACLE Database.
Software Engineer
BUTON ELEKTRONIK Bilgisayar ve İletişim Sistemleri
12.2005 - 06.2007
- Development of ERP Modules built on ASP.NET (VB) platform supported by SQL language on MS-SQL database.
- Development of software projects on request for customers using VB.NET or C#.NET
Presales Technical Consulting Assistant
ORACLE Turkey
11.2004 - 11.2005
- Installing Oracle Business Intelligence Products, ORACLE Database and ORACLE Application Server on different operation systems (Windows base, UNIX base etc.)
- Presales technical consulting and presentations.
Trainee
ERICSSON Mobility World Turkey
07.2003 - 09.2003
- Worked on a software implementation for Mobility World.
Trainee
MICROSOFT Turkey
07.2002 - 09.2002
- Drawing MS Turkey floor plans by using Microsoft Visio and making interactive web page for intranet.
Education
PhD Degree - Architecture and Computer Technology
Universitat De Girona
01.2014
Master's Degree - Mathematical Engineering
Istanbul Yıldız Technical University
01.2008
Bachelor Degree - Computer Engineering
Kocaeli University
01.2004
High School - English Based Education
Çanakkale Anatolian High School
01.2000
Skills
Software Engineering
Certification
1st term Oct'13 - 2nd term May.'14 (110 Hours) - English C1.2 (VI), Girona University - Modern Languages Dep.
AWARDS, GRANTS AND HONOURS
BR-GR Grant , March 2010, (PhD scholarships in Computer Vision from Girona University), FI Grant , May, 2011, (Grants for research personnel from Government of Catalonia/Spain )
PUBLICATIONS
- Ganiler O, Oliver A, Diez Y, Freixenet J, Vilanova JC, Beltran B, et al. “A subtraction pipeline for automatic detection of new appearing multiple sclerosis lesions in longitudinal studies”. Neuroradiology. 2014:1-12.
- X. Lladó, O. Ganiler, A. Oliver, R. Martí, J. Freixenet, L. Valls, J.C. Vilanova, L. Ramiò-Torrentà, A. Rovira. “Automated detection of multiple sclerosis lesions in serial brain MR”. Neuroradiology, 54(8), pp 787-807. JCR RNMMI IF 2.824, Q2(31/116), 2012.
- Ayla Sayli, Ahmet Dursun Alkan, Onur Ganiler, “Nonlinear meta-models for conceptual seakeeping design of fishing vessels”. Ocean Engineering, Volume 37, Issues 8–9, June 2010, Pages 730-741, ISSN 0029-8018, 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2010.02.005.
- O. Ganiler, X. Lladó, A. Oliver, Y. Diez, et al. “Detecting evolving white matter MS lesions in serial brain MRI studies: analysis of a subtraction approach”. Multiple Sclerosis. JCR CN IF:4.255 Q1(27/191). ECTRIMS, Lyon, France. October 2012.
- X. Lladó, M. Cabezas, O. Ganiler, A. Oliver, et al. “SALEM: Herramientas informáticas para la detección de lesiones de esclerosis múltiple en estudios longitudinales mediante imágenes de resonancia magnética del cerebro”. Sociedad Española de Neurología. Neurologia, 27(Num. Esp.Congreso), pp 195-196. Barcelona, Spain, 2012. [JCR CN IF:1.322 Q3(142/191)]
- Y. Diez, X. Lladó, A. Oliver, O. Ganiler, et al. “Registration of serial brain MRI scans from multiple sclerosis patients. Analysis of 3D intensity-based methods” ECTRIMS.18(S4), pp 384-385. Lyon, France. October 2012.
- X. Lladó, O. Ganiler, A. Oliver, M. Cabezas, et al. “Computer-assisted strategies to automated quantification of multiple sclerosis lesion evolution on brain magnetic resonance imaging”. Multiple Sclerosis, 17(10S), pp 161-162. JCR CN IF:4.230 Q1(29/185). ECTRIMS, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. October 2011.
- X. Lladó, O. Ganiler, A. Oliver, M. Cabezas, et al. “Técnicas automáticas de segmentación de lesiones de EM y de cuantificación volumétrica en estudios temporales”. Sociedad Española de Neurología. Neurologia, 26(Num. Esp.Congreso), pp 181-182. Barcelona, Spain, 2011. [JCR CN IF:0.709 Q4(161/191)]
- X. Lladó, M. Cabezas, O. Ganiler, et al. “Strategies for Automated Segmentation of Multiple Sclerosis Lesions on Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging”. ECTRIMS, 16(10), pp S256. Gothenburg, Sweden, 2010. [JCR CN IF:4.230 Q1(29/185)]
Timeline
Senior ADAS Software Engineer
AVL Software and Functions GmbH
10.2019 - Current
Software engineer
KOÇ University
01.2015 - 09.2019
Research Professional, PhD. Student
UNIVERSITAT DE GIRONA
02.2010 - 06.2014
Software Engineer
COLIN'S LOFT (EROĞLU Holding Company)
04.2008 - 12.2008
Software Engineer
FORD MOTOR Company (KOÇ Holding)
06.2007 - 04.2008
Software Engineer
BUTON ELEKTRONIK Bilgisayar ve İletişim Sistemleri
12.2005 - 06.2007
Presales Technical Consulting Assistant
ORACLE Turkey
11.2004 - 11.2005
Trainee
ERICSSON Mobility World Turkey
07.2003 - 09.2003
Trainee
MICROSOFT Turkey
07.2002 - 09.2002
Master's Degree - Mathematical Engineering
Istanbul Yıldız Technical University
Bachelor Degree - Computer Engineering
Kocaeli University
High School - English Based Education
Çanakkale Anatolian High School
PhD Degree - Architecture and Computer Technology
Universitat De Girona