Karl Kurzer

Experience

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  Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg - Institute for Competence in Mobility GmbH

  Mar 2012 - Aug 2012

  Research Assistance
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  BMW Group Research and Technology GmbH

  Aug 2012 - May 2013

  Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (Internship)

  ▸ developed, enhanced, and evaluated driver assistant systems based on real-world measurement data▸ diagnosed and debugged vehicles for research

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  Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket GmbH & Co. KG

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Strategy and Planning (Internship)

  ▸ devised a handbook to harmonize the worldwide sales planning and reporting process leading to improved forecasts▸ created an Excel VBA-based simulation tool to ease and accelerate the planning process

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  Fountain Technologies Pte. Ltd.

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  Innovation and Client Management

  ▸ managed a team of software developers▸ established standards for planning and pricing processes▸ devised a template architecture to shorten development times

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  Nepa AB

  Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

  Data Analyst

  ▸ developed web services for back-end solutions to increase accessibility and automate processes▸ conducted exploratory data analysis on consumer data to gain insights on behavior, predicting causal links

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  Casachef GbR

  Feb 2016 - May 2019

  CTO & Cofounder

  ▸ managed Casachef a social meal-sharing platform to bring people together in a private atmosphere to cook, eat, and talk away▸ developed the web platform using the MEAN framework designing a responsive, multilingual single page application

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  Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2022

  Research Scientist

  ▸ developed an autonomous driving system for cooperative decision-making in heterogeneous environments based on implicit communication of agents, using a combination of supervised and reinforcement learning to plan optimal actions▸ supported the establishment and management of a research group▸ created and held lectures as well as exercises in machine learning for hundreds of students▸ presented research results to professional audiences at international scientific conferences▸ supervised and mentored more than 15 final theses projects Show less

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  Digital Hub Initiative

  Mar 2020 - May 2024

  Artificial Intelligence - Mentor

  The Digital Hub Initiative aims to position Germany as a world-leading digital ecosystem. In twelve Digital Hubs across Germany, the innovative approach of entrepreneurs and startup talents are combined with the resources and skills of established enterprises. http://www.de-hub.de/en

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  Freelance

  Jan 2021 - Oct 2022

  AI & Automation Software Engineer

  ▸ consulted companies on how to leverage artificial intelligence and automation to improve products and services▸ developed and deployed a full-stack automated biomedical pipeline, enhancing operational efficiency by integrating a user-friendly front-end with a scalable back-end consisting of cloud-based storage, functions, and a real-time database

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  Visium

  Oct 2022 - Mar 2024

  ▸ led and mentored cross-functional teams of engineers, ensuring successful project execution and delivery▸ designed, developed, and deployed state-of-the-art machine learning solutions to address client-specific challenges (e.g., predictive maintenance, optimization)▸ engaged in continuous learning and research to stay updated, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the team▸ consulted with organizations on harnessing machine learning technologies to enhance their products and services, driving business value and innovation Show less

  • Senior Machine Learning Engineer

    Nov 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Senior AI Project Manager

    Oct 2022 - Oct 2023
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  RIVR

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Senior AI Engineer - Reinforcement Learning

  ▸ designed and optimized neural networks for robotics platforms, incorporating the latest advancements in reinforcement and deep learning techniques▸ provided technical expertise for strategic decisions, project planning, and developed documentation, best practices, and coding standards for the engineering team