Senior connectivity consulting
Senior IoT and automotive connectivity consulting for complex technical environments
IoT42 helps automotive, telecom and digital product teams design, align and deliver reliable connectivity solutions across mobile networks, connected vehicles, data privacy and technical integration.
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
Senior 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
Senior expertise behind IoT42
Lorenz Schirmer is a senior consultant and project leader for IoT, automotive connectivity, mobile networks and data privacy. With decades of experience across telecommunications, connected vehicles, M2M, requirements engineering and solution design, he helps organizations structure and deliver complex technical programs where business, legal, product and engineering perspectives must align.
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.