Senior connectivity consulting
Connectivity programs that land — across OEMs, MNOs and product teams
Senior consulting for IoT, automotive connectivity, mobile networks and data privacy — clarity in ambiguous situations, structure under pressure, delivery across organisational boundaries.
30+ years · OEMs across EU & North America · MNO core network · GDPR in production
Why IoT and automotive connectivity projects stall
IoT and connected-vehicle programs rarely fail because of a single technical issue. They slow down or stall because of compounding factors:
- Unclear ownership across product, engineering, legal and commercial teams
- Fragmented stakeholder landscapes spanning OEMs, MNOs and Tier-1 suppliers
- Technical complexity at the intersection of mobile networks and vehicle architecture
- Regulatory uncertainty, particularly around GDPR and data processing
- Unresolved MNO/OEM interface dependencies
- A gap between strategic intent and senior execution leadership
IoT42 is the partner who brings clarity, structure and momentum into exactly these environments.
Services
Automotive Connectivity Consulting
End-to-end support for connected-car programs, in-car connectivity, OEM/MNO coordination, technical integration and operational readiness.
Mobile Networks & IoT Integration
Expertise in mobile network infrastructure, MNO core network components, SIM/eSIM, roaming, connectivity platforms and M2M/IoT service enablement.
GDPR & Data Privacy for IoT
Pragmatic support for privacy-sensitive IoT and connected-vehicle projects, including consent flows, data processing alignment, regulatory interpretation and stakeholder communication.
Project Leadership & Delivery
End-to-end leadership for complex technical initiatives across commercial, contractual, legal, technical and organizational domains.
What sets IoT42 apart
- Deep technical understanding of mobile networks and connected-vehicle architectures
- The ability to translate complexity into executable solutions
- Cross-domain experience across automotive OEMs, MNOs and digital product teams
- Strong stakeholder alignment across technical and organizational boundaries
- Working GDPR and data protection competence within technical projects
- Pragmatic issue resolution instead of escalation
- Execution strength that extends from strategy into implementation
Where IoT42 creates impact
- Launching connected-car services across new markets
- Aligning OEM and MNO requirements at the contractual and technical level
- Designing registration, activation and consent processes for connected services
- Resolving connectivity platform integration issues
- Structuring data privacy and legal alignment in IoT products
- Leading complex delivery streams across multiple stakeholders
- Supporting North America and international automotive connectivity rollouts
- Translating technical dependencies into product and business decisions
Selected LinkedIn recommendations
"Lorenz combines impressive knowledge of mobile network infrastructure with strong GDPR expertise and a rare ability to move complex in-car connectivity projects forward."
— Dominik Lindner, Tech & Regulation, 10+ years in Telco & Connected Car, ISO 27001 & TISAX · LinkedIn, March 2023
"In large-scale automotive connectivity projects, Lorenz combines project leadership, stakeholder communication, deep technical understanding and persistent execution."
— Gordon Ewe, Senior Manager at valantic · LinkedIn, April 2023
"Lorenz brings exceptional expertise in connectivity solutions for major car manufacturers, combining MNO core network knowledge with strategic vision and operational excellence."
— Christoph Greb, Entwicklungsingenieur Connected Car · LinkedIn, December 2023
"Lorenz provides clarity, structure and momentum in complex automotive connectivity projects across commercial, contractual, legal and technical domains."
— Fabian Imsiecke, Product Lead, Mercedes-Benz Digital · LinkedIn, January 2026
"Lorenz translates complexity into executable, reliable solutions and creates measurable impact on speed, quality and project progress."
— Furkan Bakir · LinkedIn, December 2025
The expertise behind IoT42
Founded and led by Lorenz Schirmer — 30+ years across telecommunications, mobile networks and connected vehicles, including in-car connectivity programs for North American OEMs, MNO core network operations, and GDPR alignment in production connected-vehicle services. The work is hands-on, single point of contact, accountable end-to-end.
Facing a complex IoT or automotive connectivity challenge?
If your project involves multiple stakeholders, regulatory constraints, MNO dependencies, connected-vehicle architecture or unclear delivery ownership, IoT42 can help create clarity and momentum.