Florian D.
Scholar
Experience
Jan 2025 - Mar 2025
3 monthsScholar
MATS
- Designed an automated model evaluation pipeline for LLM alignment inspection
- Implemented RAG system and iterative cross-examination for reliable results
- Automated generation of written summaries and hypotheses for rapid iteration
Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
4 monthsSenior Data Science Consultant
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
- Helped unify ERP systems and extend functionalities
- Advised on coding standards and recommended technologies to improve IT infrastructure efficiency
- Integrated programs with a US-managed umbrella project, aligning different tech stacks and stakeholder goals
Jul 2021 - Nov 2023
2 years 5 monthsPhD Student in Artificial Intelligence
Saarland University
- Enhanced a foundation model with a module for reliable arithmetic without external tools, outperforming larger models on benchmarks
- Created a neural network debugging tool, presented at ICML 2024 Workshop for Mechanistic Interpretability
- Developed an architectural variant to improve compositional generalization, demonstrating grokking where Transformers failed
- Research hypothesis on experimental thinking and iterative self-correction in AI systems
Dec 2020 - Sep 2021
10 monthsData Engineer & Full Stack Developer
AbbVie
- Planned and implemented a data pipeline to merge and clean three separate published databases
- Optimized bottleneck SQL queries, speeding up updates from hours to real time
- Built a Django frontend to organize and display data, facilitating communication between departments
- Proposed and implemented an automated tool to find and visualize connections in legacy databases
Sep 2019 - Dec 2020
1 year 4 monthsChief Technology Advisor
AI-bees
- Advised on technology and hiring decisions
- Defined long-term AI strategy
Sep 2019 - May 2020
9 monthsAI Research Consultant
Huawei
- Proposed and developed a tool to improve machine learning model synergy with simulation software and robustness
- Discovered data anomalies and extended models to handle irregularities
- Freelance contract extended despite the COVID-19 economic crisis
Mar 2017 - Sep 2019
2 years 7 monthsFounder & CTO
Elody
- Built an AI startup as a two-sided marketplace for software recommendations and execution in the browser
- Led customer and investor discussions, cofounder selection, technology development, and tech stack management
- Trained developers on the platform
- Company ceased due to inability to reach user critical mass
Dec 2016 - Mar 2017
4 monthsSenior Machine Learning Engineer
Palantir
- Worked on high-security data science projects under strong NDAs
May 2015 - Nov 2016
1 year 7 monthsData Scientist
Volkswagen Data Lab
- Developed custom AI algorithms optimizing revenue-driven metrics over traditional ML metrics
- Extracted and analyzed data from Oracle and PostgreSQL databases
- Contributed to multimillion-euro savings through novel algorithm design
Jan 2009 - Nov 2023
14 years 11 monthsIndependent AI Researcher
Independent Research
- Worked on AI capability and alignment projects alongside professional roles
- Founded a startup based on semi-automated programming
- Advised companies on AI strategies
- Drew parallels between human cognitive biases and algorithm failure modes
Summary
- AI Research Engineer with 15+ years of experience, bridging cutting-edge research and business value
- Specialized in LLM architectures and neural network optimization
- Consulted multiple companies on AI strategy and data science, finding synergies between existing tech stacks and emerging technologies
- Developed workflows with APIs including RAG, cross-examination between multiple LLMs, and advanced optimization tricks
- Created a popular tool for debugging neural networks, enhancing interpretability
- Founded a startup and worked as a freelance data science consultant with XAI expertise
- Achieved significant cost savings in industry through novel algorithm design
- Managed full tech stack responsibilities at a startup and held roles at Palantir
- Deep knowledge in AI alignment, safety, robustness, and explainable AI
Languages
German
AdvancedEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Jul 2021 - Present
Saarland University
PhD in Artificial Intelligence · Artificial Intelligence · Saarbrücken, Germany
Oct 2013 - Jun 2015
Saarland University
M.Sc. Computer Science · Computer Science · Saarbrücken, Germany
Oct 2011 - Jun 2013
Technical University Munich
B.Sc. Computer Science · Computer Science · Munich, Germany
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