Paul Kerchen is software engineer who found his way to automotive software development on a path that started in digital entertainment and vehicle driving simulators. With over three decades of experience, Mr. Kerchen has contributed to teams large and small, helping them to make smart decisions and get things done. When he’s not writing software, Mr. Kerchen enjoys backpacking, mountain biking, and all manner of computer-aided manufacturing.

Elektrobit is an award-winning and visionary global vendor of embedded and connected software products and services for the automotive industry. A leader in automotive software with over 35 years of serving the industry, Elektrobit’s software powers over five billion devices in more than 600 million vehicles and offers flexible, innovative solutions for car infrastructure software, connectivity & security, automated driving and related tools, and user experience. Elektrobit is a wholly-owned, independently-operated subsidiary of Continental.