Tobias Kahnert

CEO

Tobias has focused his career on electric powertrains for almost a decade. At his previous jobs at Tesla and the Silicon Valley Startup Impossible Aerospace, he designed hardware and software for revolutionary electric powertrains. 

As the CEO of EFT Mobility, he unites the team behind its mission: transforming the future of mobility.

Fun Fact: Tobias spends his free time cycling across the Alps or hiking in the mountains. Occasionally you can convince him to bring out his guitar as a reminder of his younger days as he was part of two bands.

Simon Rudolph

Head of Projects

Simon has worked as the lead software engineer for the startup MX3D and as a system architect for batteries at BMW. 

He is our architect for electric powertrain systems and leads the project management.

Fun Fact: Simon spends his free time chasing around his two kids and enjoying delicious Asian food with his partner.

Jonas Fauser

Head of Software Development

Having previously worked as a software and electrical engineer at the startup Blickfeld, Jonas brings with him a rich reservoir of knowledge across various engineering disciplines.

As an expert in software design, he now leads our dedicated software development team.

Fun Fact: When Jonas is not doing embedded Firmware development, you can find him rock climbing in and around the city.

Benjamin Miquel

Signal Electronics Engineer

Benjamin is a man of all traits. Yet his primary focus remains on software design, where he has demonstrated his knowledge both at multiple startups and during his tenure as a software engineer at Google.

Benjamin also loves automating things and finding creative solutions to issues. At EFT Mobility he designs our signal electronics, which combine software and electronic design.

Fun Fact: Ben loves mushrooms, he even built a unique robot to grow them.

Tobias Heinrich

Sr. Battery and Mech. Design Engineer

Tobias comes with experience regarding the mechatronic design of components of the electric powertrain.

For the TUFast Formula Student Team of the Technical University of Munich, he was leading the design of the battery pack. Afterward, he applied these skills in the automotive industry at BMW.

At EFT Mobility he is designing products at the intersection of mechanical and electrical engineering.

Karla Paine

HR Manager

Karla brings a strong background in customer psychology and operational experience across marketing, design, communications, bookkeeping, and partnerships. She has worked as the operations manager for different types of marketing and events programs and has extensive experience in both the Startup and Ed-Tech industries. 

At EFT Mobility, Karla initially led operations management, demonstrating her versatility by seamlessly stepping into multiple roles as needed. She has since returned to her roots in psychology, now focusing on key HR functions including hiring, onboarding, offboarding, and broader people-related initiatives.

Fun Fact: She skydived in her hometown. She is also fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish.

Raimundo Montalba

Electronic Design Engineer

Raimundo has dedicated his career to electrical machines and power electronics, showcasing his expertise during his involvement with the KTH Formula Student Team in Stockholm, Sweden. 

He started his career in the automotive industry, and with us, he is broadening this passion to encompass applications beyond cars.

At EFT Mobility, he develops ground-breaking electronics. 

Fun Fact: Raimundo is not only an avid Mario Kart player but has also lived in six different countries.

Pedro Dans

Sr. Electronic Design Engineer

Pedro brings over 5 years of electrical engineering experience, with a strong background in the industrial, automotive, and semiconductor markets. He’s tackled complex design challenges from the start of his career, working on everything from ultra-high precision power conversion devices to cost-effective consumer electronics.

At EFT Mobility, he works on the development of cutting-edge power electronics. He oversees complex projects, designs innovative electrical systems, and ensures their seamless integration. 

Fun Fact: When he’s not deep in electronics, you’ll find Pedro working out, reading (or listening to) a good book, or enjoying time with friends.

Hamdi Gargouri

Embedded Software Engineer

With over 4 years of experience in embedded software engineering, Hamdi has worked in the semiconductor and robotics industries, mastering C/C++ programming and tackling complex embedded systems challenges. Whether it’s solving tricky bugs or bringing new features to life, his passion for coding shines through in every project.

At EFT Mobility, he is focusing on designing and developing firmware for our products, with a long-term goal of owning the software side and driving development from requirements to testing.

Fun Fact: Hamdi is an adventurer at heart—having visited 11 new countries in less than 2 years! He’s also a huge fan of Mr. Robot, and when he’s not coding or traveling, you might find him on the football or basketball court.

Abhishek Ahire

Mechanical Design Engineer

Abhishek brings a strong background in mechanical design and engineering to the EFT Mobility team. Before joining EFT Mobility, he worked on electric-hydrogen fuel cell systems for non-automotive vehicles such as forklifts, towing vans, and marine applications at Globe Fuel Cell Systems in Stuttgart. He also has experience in mechanical software support and product development with companies like Thyssenkrupp Elevators and Aker Solutions.

At EFT Mobility, he focuses on design-related topics to help drive innovation in the field of electromobility.

Fun Fact: An endurance sports enthusiast, he trains for Ironman 70.3 triathlons, enjoys hiking, and loves "runcations"—combining travel with running events!

Chaima Ben Brahim

Operations Management Team

Chaima is part of the Operations Team at EFT Mobility, supporting event management, marketing, office management, and anything else that comes her way. 

Before joining EFT Mobility, she spent nearly three years at Qatar SportsTech, leading operations and event management for hackathons, startup weekends, and community events that helped shape the future of SportsTech—some of which made an impact during the 2022 World Cup.

Fun Fact: When she’s not working or studying, she’s either playing sports or sketching, seeing both as an art form in their own way. She is also a black belt in taekwondo.

Frida Paine

Chief Barketing Officer

Frida not only excels as a long-distance runner in the competitive landscape of barketing. She's fueled by treats, thrives on petting, and excels in cuddling strategies that leave a lasting paw-sitive impression.