Software for public transport and the people behind it
I’m Uwe M. Schirmer, Head of Software Solutions at rms GmbH, a subsidiary of Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV). My focus is on designing software for public transport that supports people in their day-to-day work and can evolve over the long term.
Questions I think about
What do users need?
How do we understand business requirements and turn them into software that helps people in their everyday work?
How can systems work together reliably?
Interfaces connect different applications. For me, that includes clear agreements on data, responsibilities and how to handle errors.
What does software need after launch?
Going live marks the start of everyday use. Operations, security and ongoing development remain part of the job.
Good solutions need teamwork
It’s also about the people behind the software. Good solutions grow out of an understanding of the business, clear agreements and reliable collaboration. Here I share my personal perspective on development, architecture, operations and security – with accessible examples and room for other people’s experiences.
Taking LinkedIn and Facebook posts further
The articles on this website build on my posts on LinkedIn and Facebook. Here I explore those topics in more detail, with further explanations, examples and context.
You can also find my posts on LinkedIn and Facebook. Both links open in a new tab.
Latest articles
Hier erscheinen künftig vertiefende Beiträge zu Software im Nahverkehr.
What topics are you interested in?
Which questions about software and digitalisation in public transport matter most to you? I’d welcome your experiences and the opportunity to exchange ideas — on LinkedIn or Facebook.