Eugen Torgovnikov

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DISC Type : cs

System Engineering Manager at Volkswagen

Hannover-Braunschweig-Göttingen-Wolfsburg Region, Germany

Overview

Eugen Torgovnikov is a System Engineering Manager at Volkswagen, focusing on highly automated driving and driver assistance functions. His career is marked by leadership in powertrain development, ECU software, and new methodologies. He holds a Diplom-Ingenieur from Hamburg University of Applied Sciences.

Eugen shows a strong interest in fostering new talent, mentioning his involvement with and appreciation for student performance since 2002. He values an innovative, creative, and solution-oriented approach in collaborative projects, demonstrating a passion for mentorship and forward-thinking teamwork.

He has contributed to publications on advanced automotive topics, including "Remote Calibration" and methods for addressing "Real-Drive" challenges in software development.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Unexpressive

Overcautious

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Automated Driving
His current role as System Engineering Manager at Volkswagen is centered on highly automated driving and advanced driver-assistance systems.
Systems Engineering
He has noted that Level 4 automation presents a new and significant challenge for software development and processes within systems engineering.
ECU Software
In a previous role, he was a project leader for engine control unit (ECU) software, focusing on development for various engine types and alternative fuels.

Media Appearances

Eugen has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2023
System Engineering Manager at Volkswagen
10-2022 - 8-2023
SW-PL Drive by Wire at Volkswagen
8-2018 - 9-2022
Projektleiter ECU at Volkswagen
7-2018 - 8-2018
Senior Technical Specialist at FEV Europe GmbH
2-2011 - 5-2018
Projektleiter at IAV GmbH

Education

2002 - 2006
Diplom-Ingenieur from Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
1997 - 2000
Gesellenbrief from Autozentrum Dawarz

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Insights For Selling To Eugen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Eugen is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Eugen

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Eugen move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Eugen take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Eugen

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