Martin Ostermayer
About Martin Ostermayer
Martin Ostermayer is a Senior Hardware Developer at Ableton, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in hardware design and research, with previous positions at Native Instruments and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
Current Role at Ableton
Martin Ostermayer serves as a Senior Hardware Developer at Ableton, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he focuses on the development of electronic musical instruments, specifically working on PCB design and firmware development. He also supports manufacturing processes and oversees the administration of production in China for Ableton's hardware products.
Previous Experience at Native Instruments
Prior to his current role, Martin Ostermayer worked as a Hardware Design Engineer at Native Instruments from 2007 to 2015. During his eight years at the company, he contributed to various hardware projects, enhancing his skills in hardware design and development within the music technology sector.
Academic Background
Martin Ostermayer studied at the University of Reading, where he earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Network Centered Computing from 2003 to 2004. He also attended Fachhochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin, obtaining a Diplom-Ingenieur (FH) in Computersystem-Networking and Telekommunikation between 2001 and 2003. His academic journey included research assistant roles at both the University of Reading and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
Research Assistant Experience
Martin Ostermayer has held research assistant positions at both the University of Reading and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. At the University of Reading, he worked from 2004 to 2006, and at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, he was employed for 11 months in 2006 to 2007. These roles contributed to his foundational knowledge and experience in research and development.
Expertise in Hardware Development
Martin Ostermayer possesses expertise in schematics design, which is integral to his work in developing electronic musical instruments. His skills in hardware development are complemented by his extensive experience in both academic and industry settings, allowing him to contribute effectively to the field of music technology.