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"Viktor joined Schneider Electric after completing his Masters at Sussex back in 2018. I interviewed him at the time and also supported his promotion 5 years in. Up until recently he reported to myself, the UK Firmware Manager as part of a global R&D team within the Process Automation line of business. In his time at Schneider Viktor has worked on both research and delivery of product developments. His experience has been gained on embedded real time C/C++ running on both a range of RTOS and bespoke platforms. He has demonstrated skills across the board from design and implementation supported with test automation, through to product industrialisation. Viktor has a real thirst for knowledge and quickly absorbs new technologies and approaches. On many occasions he has shown his ability to step up and is not daunted by the new or unknown. He has a quiet confidence about him and is comfortable interacting with peers and with those up the chain. One of his other skills of note is collaboration. He has developed good relationships internationally within Schneider that have helped speed delivery outcomes. He willingly and frequently has jumped in to unblock urgent issues for peers and for other disciplines within the business including international travel and conferences. Many engineers have sought out Viktor for advice and direction demonstrating his wide experience and the recognition he has gained at this stage of his career. I would recommend Viktor for a role as a software engineer individually contributing or leading the coordination work for others."
Paul Travers — Line Manager, Schneider UK (Retired: 20/03/26) 08/04/26
"It is a pleasure to provide this letter of recommendation for Viktor Kaslik. Viktor worked under my direction for approximately six months, during which time he managed the manufacturing process for a new hardware module within the Distributed Control System (DCS) process industry. When Viktor joined the project, the work had been lingering without clear leadership. He immediately stepped in and brought a much-needed sense of order and structure to the operation. His ability to take control of a complex situation was impressive; he not only streamlined the implementation process but also provided effective leadership for two additional resources assigned to the project, quickly becoming a valued member of the Agile team. In doing so, Viktor demonstrated an excellent understanding of process optimization, enabling seamless workflow integration and managing complex cross-functional and international coordination. His efforts were instrumental in establishing the required Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) standards for the module. Throughout our professional engagement, Viktor demonstrated a high level of technical knowledge and a meticulous approach to his work. He is exceptionally well-structured and productive, ensuring a full understanding of the manufacturing process and seeing every task through to completeness. Beyond his core responsibilities, I noted that Viktor possesses a deep knowledge of Linux, Embedded Linux, system integration, and Artificial Intelligence applications—interests that frequently added value to our technical environment. Viktor is an excellent communicator, expressing himself with clarity and professionalism both verbally and in writing. He is a pleasure to work with—a truly engaged and valued team member who integrates seamlessly into a professional environment. I have no doubt that Viktor will be an excellent addition to any engineering development team. He is a quick learner who can master new concepts with ease and has already proven himself highly effective in leadership roles. I recommend him without reservation."
Johan Tegnell — DCS Director of Embedded Products, Schneider USA 09/04/26
"To Whom It May Concern, I am pleased to provide this strong professional recommendation for Mr. Viktor Kaslik, Senior Firmware Design Engineer, who has worked for over eight years in the Process Automation domain. Viktor is a valuable asset to our team with deep technical expertise combined with effective and inclusive leadership. Viktor has consistently demonstrated exceptional firmware engineering capabilities and commitment to delivery excellence. Most notably, he played a key role in the successful launch of our strategic EDGE IO platform in 2025, a market-critical release that significantly strengthened our competitive positioning in the process automation space. As a core firmware contributor, Viktor was instrumental in driving the platform from concept to market readiness, ensuring robust, scalable, and high‑quality embedded solutions. Following the successful EDGE IO launch, Viktor was selected to join our next‑generation strategic automation program, aligned with Open Software Defined Automation (SDA) architecture and the integration of EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE). This highly visionary initiative represents a fundamental shift in modern process automation. Within this program, Viktor owned and delivered multiple critical firmware features, driving their design, development, and completion with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. What truly differentiates Viktor is his ability to combine technical depth with collaborative leadership. He effectively led and coordinated firmware engineers across global locations including the UK, India, and the US (Foxboro), fostering an inclusive team culture while consistently meeting demanding program milestones. In addition, he worked closely with cross‑functional teams such as Hardware, Industrialization, and Cybersecurity to ensure requirements were thoroughly defined, risks were identified early, and rework during formal build releases was minimized. While Viktor’s technical strengths were clearly demonstrated during the EDGE IO program, he further distinguished himself in subsequent initiatives by showcasing strong leadership skills, systems thinking, and adaptability to change. He approaches complex challenges with a balanced mindset—open to new ideas, receptive to architectural evolution, and focused on long‑term product sustainability. Viktor brings a rare combination of deep firmware expertise, global team leadership, and a pragmatic, positive attitude toward innovation and transformation. I am confident that he will make an immediate and lasting impact in any organization he joins, particularly in roles requiring advanced embedded systems knowledge and collaborative leadership in complex, distributed environments. I recommend Viktor Kaslik without hesitation and wish him every success in his future endeavors. Please feel free to contact me should you require any further information. Sincerely, "
Sridevi Marripally - Firmware Senior General Manager, Schneider India 13/04/26
" I have worked with Viktor Kaslik for over seven years, since he joined my department as a recent graduate. From the outset, Viktor settled into the team with remarkable ease, quickly working out how things were done and contributing in a way that felt natural rather than forced. It didn’t take long before he was simply “part of the furniture”. Viktor is a confident, friendly, and approachable individual who consistently strengthens the teams he works in. He builds strong professional relationships with colleagues of all ages and roles and brings with him a good sense of humour, which helps keep perspective when projects get challenging (as they inevitably do). He brings energy and positivity into collaborative work and is one of the best people in the team to bounce ideas around with. Brainstorming sessions with Viktor are not only productive but, unusually for engineering discussions, genuinely enjoyable. He has a wide range of technical skills and is a genuine technology enthusiast. Viktor rarely encounters a new technology without having already experimented with it, often as part of one of his many home projects. If asked about a particular tool, language, or platform, he will almost certainly have an informed view and, quite often, a sensible alternative to suggest. This curiosity and breadth of interest have made him a valuable and trusted contributor to technical discussions—particularly when the team needs a fresh angle. During his time in our team, Viktor has built strong experience designing highly available process control equipment, including developing embedded C++ software across VxWorks, Linux, and OpenRTOS environments. He is comfortable working from high‑level requirements down into implementation details and is able to propose clear, well‑structured software architectures for complex real‑time embedded systems with tightly constrained integrations. His approach is thoughtful and pragmatic, with a good understanding of where robustness matters most. Viktor has also demonstrated clear leadership potential. He took a leading role in defining the manufacturing interfaces for a new product, coordinating activities across multiple functions. This included analysing and specifying device genuineness, self‑test, and configuration requirements to ensure the product could be manufactured securely and consistently. He handled this work while navigating the demanding Schneider Electric software quality processes, which is no small achievement and one he approached with patience and professionalism. His ability to find practical and often inventive solutions was particularly evident during the COVID‑19 pandemic. When access to the embedded equipment laboratories became impossible, Viktor was instrumental in deploying remote access and management solutions that allowed the team to continue development work from home offices. Thanks to this effort, progress continued with far less disruption than might have been expected under the circumstances. Although one of the younger members of the team, Viktor shows natural leadership qualities that will only strengthen with experience. He combines technical capability with curiosity, reliability, and a calm, good‑humoured approach to problem solving. I have no doubt that, over time, Viktor will grow into a senior technical leader—and one that people genuinely enjoy working with."
Mark Green — Worthing R&D Director, Schneider UK 15/04/26
"I am pleased to provide this reference for Viktor Kaslik, with whom I worked in my capacity as Lab Manager and Solution Analyst within a research and development environment supporting over 20 engineers and a multi-server infrastructure hosting numerous project-specific virtual machines. During this time, Viktor Kaslik served as the primary architect across a range of complex technical initiatives. He demonstrated a high level of expertise in the design and implementation of systems encompassing artificial intelligence, Kubernetes-based orchestration, containerisation technologies, and end-to-end pipeline management. His work also included the effective integration of MQTT-based messaging frameworks and virtual machine platforms to support scalable and resilient development environments. Viktor Kaslik consistently exhibited strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a disciplined and methodical approach to system design. His contributions led to measurable improvements in system performance, reliability, and operational efficiency within the lab. He was also highly effective in collaborating with engineering teams, ensuring that architectural solutions aligned with both technical and project requirements. I would have no hesitation in recommending Viktor Kaslik for roles requiring advanced technical expertise, architectural leadership, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality solutions."
Chandra Narayanasamy — Worthing Principle V&V Test Engineer, Schneider UK 16/04/26Full professional references available on request.