Robert Hämisch

An intro to Systems Engineering – Through the lens of a non-Systems Engineer

Bio.

Bio: Robert holds an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from TU Darmstadt, Germany. His career has taken him from Systems Engineering consulting and software development in automated driving to founding his own Systems Engineering tool company. Combining hands-on engineering experience with a passion for better development methods and tools, he focuses on making complex systems easier to understand, develop, and manage.

Abstract.

This time, we’ll turn the perspective around. You’ll step into the shoes of the skeptical discipline engineer – the one who has seen Systems Engineering before and mostly remembers extra process, extra learning, and extra overhead.

By looking at SE through their eyes, we’ll explore how to introduce it differently: starting with their needs, their language, and the value they can see immediately. The goal is simple: turn SE from perceived overhead into something people genuinely want to use.

How to get EVERYONE excited about Systems Engineering in less than 60 minutes.

Abstract.

Systems Engineers love Systems Engineering. We appreciate the structure, the methods, the models, and the clarity it can bring to complex development. The problem is: our discipline-engineering colleagues often don’t share that enthusiasm.
Why is that? And more importantly, what can we do about it?

In this session, we’ll explore why Systems Engineering so often struggles to win over the wider engineering team, where the disconnect comes from, and what we can change in the way we practice and communicate SE. The goal: move beyond compliance and process – and get your team genuinely excited about Systems Engineering!