Dirk Weißer
About Dirk Weißer
Dirk Weißer is the Director of Research & Product Strategy at INIT Group, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in civil engineering and research, having previously worked in various roles at Verkehrsbetriebe Karlsruhe GmbH and INIT Group, as well as serving as a scientific assistant at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie.
Current Role at INIT Group
Dirk Weißer serves as the Director of Research & Product Strategy at INIT Group, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on the strategic direction of research initiatives and product development within the company. His extensive experience in the field contributes to the advancement of innovative solutions in public transportation.
Previous Experience at INIT Group
Prior to his current role, Dirk Weißer held several positions at INIT Group. He was the Head of Research from 2018 to 2020, overseeing research projects and teams. Before that, he worked as a Project Manager Research from 2011 to 2016, where he managed various research initiatives. Additionally, he served as Team Manager R&D from 2016 to 2020, leading research and development efforts.
Experience at Verkehrsbetriebe Karlsruhe GmbH
Dirk Weißer worked at Verkehrsbetriebe Karlsruhe GmbH from 2004 to 2011. He initially served as Betriebs- und Angebotsplanung from 2004 to 2008, focusing on operational and service planning. He later became the Abteilungsleiter Leittechnik from 2008 to 2011, managing the control technology department.
Academic Background at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie
Dirk Weißer studied at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), where he pursued a degree in Bauingenieurwesen (Civil Engineering). He completed his studies and achieved the Diplom-Ingenieur qualification from 1993 to 1998. Additionally, he worked as a Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter at KIT from 1998 to 2002, contributing to academic research in his field.
Professional Experience at DE-Consult
Dirk Weißer worked at DE-Consult as Diplom-Ingenieur Verkehrsanlagen for one year from 2002 to 2003. In this role, he applied his engineering expertise to transportation facilities, contributing to various projects during his tenure.