Eckhard Ohlmer
About Eckhard Ohlmer
Eckhard Ohlmer is a Principal SW Development Engineer at NI in Dresden, Germany, with extensive experience in software-defined radio and wireless communications.
Current Role at National Instruments
Eckhard Ohlmer currently holds the position of Principal SW Development Engineer at National Instruments (NI) in Dresden, Saxony, Germany. In this role, he is responsible for leading the development of advanced software solutions, particularly focusing on wireless communication systems.
Previous Roles at National Instruments
Before his current role, Eckhard Ohlmer served as Principal SW Development Engineer from 2015 to 2019 and Principal Product Manager for Software Defined Radio from 2019 to 2021 at National Instruments in Dresden, Saxony, Germany. These positions allowed him to gain extensive experience in software-defined radio and shape advanced products in the field.
Engineering Experience at Signalion
Eckhard Ohlmer worked at Signalion, a National Instruments company, as a Development Engineer for nine years, from 2013 to 2022 in the Dresden area, Germany. During this period, Eckhard contributed to the development of innovative wireless communication technologies.
Academic Background and Early Career
Eckhard Ohlmer holds a Dipl.-Ing. in Electrical Engineering and a Dr.-Ing. in Wireless Communications from Technische Universität Dresden. His academic journey included roles as a Research Associate and Research Group Leader at the Vodafone Chair Mobile Communications Systems from 2007 to 2013. He also completed internships at Panasonic R&D Center and Fraunhofer Institute for Non-destructive Testing.
Research and Expertise in Wireless Communications
Eckhard Ohlmer specializes in wireless communications, particularly in 5GNR and ORAN based systems. His work involves leading research and prototyping of end-to-end systems, contributing to advancements in the field through his expertise in software-defined radio and wireless communication technologies.