Data Science Consultant
2022 - 2022Freelancer- Restructured processes to estimate raw material prices and create forecasts for the third-largest printing color producer in the world.
- Developed a new analytically driven process to select a subset of raw materials for manual price forecast by experts.
- Created a method for landed cost simulation to incorporate transport cost and duty cost into business calculations.
- Improved communications between different departments of the company by redefining ways of interactions.
Technologies: Python, Excel 365, SAP, SAP BW, TM1, SQL, Microsoft Power BI, Scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas, Forecasting, Time Series Analysis, XGBoost, Power Query, Snowflake, Linear Optimization, Algorithms, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain OptimizationLead Data Scientist
2021 - 2022Freelancer- Worked for a US startup that develops software for analyzing remote meeting calls like Zoom with AI methods.
- Developed an NLP algorithm to detect questions of different types in conversations and their corresponding answers.
- Built an NLP algorithm to track custom-defined topics in sales conversations.
- Developed an NLP algorithm to segment transcribed conversations into semantically connecting sections.
Technologies: Python, Natural Language Processing (NLP), AWS Lambda, Docker, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas, CTO, Text Analytics, BERT, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Databases, Data Engineering, Startup Consulting, Linear Optimization, AlgorithmsSpecialist in Data Science
2018 - 2022McKinsey & Company- Created a network strategy for a global logistics player leading a small team to develop a strategy to combine postal and parcel networks in a novel way.
- Optimized underground rail network system for a platinum mine in South Africa and increased trammed material by 10%.
- Led a team of three data scientists in an analytics engagement to maximize the gas throughput of a gas platform in the North Sea, which led to a 2% increase in production.
- Optimized domestic US shipping for global oil and gas clients for the US Gulf barges market.
- Optimized throughput for an agriculture client at the biggest plant in Europe for oil extraction of soy and canola beans.
- Optimized a rail network for a large Canadian mining company being the lead data scientist of two teams with more than 15 data scientists and developers involved.
- Developed algorithms for the next best action recommendations for digital marketing strategies for a global pharmaceutical client.
- Developed AI image recognition solutions for automated pothole detection for a large construction company.
Technologies: Python, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Excel 365, GitHub, Microsoft PowerPoint, PyCharm, Jupyter Notebook, Azure, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), TensorFlow, Amazon S3 (AWS S3), Amazon EC2, Object Detection, Image Processing, Scrum, Scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas, XGBoost, Microsoft Excel, Power Pivot, Data Visualization, Clustering, Neural Networks, Sensor Data, JSON, ETL, Time Series, Tableau, Convolutional Neural Networks, Business Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Dashboards, Predictive Modeling, Statistics, REST APIs, Technology Consulting, Advisory, R, Azure Cognitive Services, OpenCV, Computer Vision Algorithms, Linear Optimization, Algorithms, OR-Tools, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain OptimizationResearch Assistant
2014 - 2017Universitay of Kaiserslautern- Worked as a research assistant in the optimization research group.
- Gave lectures and tutored in nonlinear optimization, and supervised master's theses.
- Founded the optimization elite group to guide exceptional students towards a PhD.
Technologies: Optimization, Nonlinear Optimization, Scheduling, Packaging, ResearchIntern
2014 - 2014DZ Privatbank- Worked in the treasury department as a foreign exchange trader.
- Performed over-the-counter (OTC) trading and validation of foreign exchange (FX) swaps.
- Developed and programmed VBA macros for the automated processing of transactions.
Technologies: Treasury, Trading, Forex Trading, Forex Trading Room, Forex AnalysisIntern
2013 - 2013Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder- Developed a tool for the analysis of clinical pathways in Visual Basic.
- Analyzed patient waiting times and equipment idle times.
- Contributed to staff planning and quality management.
Technologies: Visual Basic, Excel VBA, Excel 365