Stefan Dienst

Experience

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  Max-Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Stuttgart, Germany

  Dec 2017 - Apr 2020

  Research Associate

  • Implemented efficient algorithms and data pipelines using a variety of open-source software tools and a version control system.• Communicated target objectives through presentations and written reports, incorporating static and interactive data visualizations for enhanced clarity and engagement.• Collaborated effectively with a diverse, international team, fostering strong relationships and successful outcomes across global boundaries.

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  Simons Foundation

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Research Intern

  • Enhanced the efficiency of numerical simulations by identifying and addressing computational bottlenecks, leading to the parallelization of computational steps and expanding the scope of application.

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  Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

  May 2020 - Apr 2021

  Research Associate

  • Developed new features in a scientific library, with a focus on writing maintainable code, creating detailed documentation, and ensuring adequate test coverage.• Thrived in a remote work environment by demonstrating strong self-organization skills and the ability to independently prioritize tasks.

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  August-Wilhelm Scheer Institut für digitale Produkte und Prozesse gGmbH

  Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

  Data Scientist

  • Designed and built a demonstrative automatic driving model car that streamed acceleration data and video from an edge device to a dashboard. Implemented real-time object detection to visually identify and mark specific objects during the process.

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  Inovex GmbH

  Mar 2022 - Dec 2024

  Data Engineer

  • Developed multiple Kafka streams and Spark streaming microservices to process over 300 million events per day, providing a comprehensive user profile that empowered the customer retention manager to boost engagement and reduce churn rates.• Maintained composure during various incidents, effectively coordinating their resolution and communicating with stakeholders. Implemented permanent fixes to prevent similar issues from occurring in the future.• Identified and resolved complex bugs in our team's and other SaaS systems that negatively impacted 5\% of users. Took the lead or actively participated in the removal of these bugs to improve user experience.• Engaged in discussions with stakeholders to challenge and refine requirements, resulting in innovative solutions that reduced implementation time by up to 50\%.• Developed reliable ELT pipelines for a data warehouse and applied traditional data modeling techniques to produce data products tailored for data science use cases.• Successfully delivered a minimal viable data product in a high-pressure environment, significantly reducing manual effort for stock planning by merchandisers and enabling them to meet critical deadlines. Show less

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  Covestro

  Jan 2025 - now

  Data Engineer