Alois Danninger in

Alois Danninger

Critic · DISC type C
Skill Area Manager E/E, Software & Controls at AVL
📍 Austria

Alois is the Skill Area Manager for E/E, Software & Controls at AVL, where he leads the global electrical and electronics division. Holding a Ph. D. from Technische Universität Graz, he is an expert in powertrain control systems, with a current focus on leveraging AI and Software Defined Vehicles to accelerate automotive development.

Outside of his primary role, Alois is an active participant in the broader European automotive research community. He serves as the Treasurer and a board member for the European Automotive Research Partners Association (EARPA), contributing to shaping industry-wide R&D collaboration.

An interesting fact: Since his early days as a young engineer, he has been driven by the singular vision of creating a truly self-learning Engine Control Unit (ECU).

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Skill Area Manager E/E, Software & Controls
Job Level
Middle
Location
Austria
Personality Overview

How Alois shows up

ROI Driven
Precise
Critic

They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.

Priorities

Topics Alois cares about

AI in Automotive
He is a featured speaker on using AI, GenAI, and AI Agents to accelerate automotive product development at the upcoming CTI Symposium in Berlin.
Software Defined Vehicles
His current role and recent commentary emphasize the integration of SDV solutions to deliver cutting-edge automotive capabilities and enhance user experience.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Skill Area Manager E/E, Software & Controls
AVL
10-2022 - 5-2025
Main Department Manager Software & Controls
AVL
6-2014 - 9-2023
Manager Engine Controls
AVL
3-2020 - 3-2023
Treasurer and member of the board
EUROPEAN AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH PARTNERS ASSOCIATION
7-2017 - 1-2020
Department Manager Diesel Management System
AVL Software and Functions GmbH
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Education
2011 - 2017
Doctor (Ph.D.)
Technische Universität Graz
1996 - 2002
Master
Technische Universität Graz
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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