{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b93be0093397eb056e68da/68b93bfdac09b9f650e602fc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Behind the Wheel: Annika Gerk, the Head of Safety at Kopernikus Automotive","description":"<p>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.</p><p>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. </p><p>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.</p>","author_name":"Techne Studios"}