Gernot Supp - Cloud Computing & Data Engineering

Q: Where is Gernot based?

Gernot is based in Arona, Spain .

Q: What languages does Gernot speak?

Gernot speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Gernot have?

Gernot has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Gernot has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Gernot may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Gernot's latest experience?

Gernot's most recent position is Cloud Computing & Data Engineering at European Headquarter Of Retail-Network In 12+ Countries .

Q: What companies has Gernot worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gernot has worked for European Headquarter Of Retail-Network In 12+ Countries , KiK Textilien Und Non-Food GmbH , KiK Textilien & Non-Food GmbH , HealthHero Germany GmbH , and Unilever Deutschland GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Gernot most experienced in?

Gernot is most experienced in industries like Healthcare , Pharmaceutical , and Food and Beverage . Gernot also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) , Tourism and Hospitality , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Gernot most experienced in?

Gernot is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D) , Business Intelligence , and Product Development . Gernot also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Gernot worked in recently?

Gernot has recently worked in industries like Healthcare , Pharmaceutical , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Gernot worked in recently?

Gernot has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Research and Development (R&D) , and Product Development .

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Arona, Spain

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

Cloud Computing & Data Engineering

European Headquarter Of Retail-Network In 12+ Countries

Developing robust, cloud-based data pipelines within Azure Data Engineering Stack using Databricks (Apache Spark/PySpark, Python, SQL), integrating diverse data sources via REST and message-based output ports and ensuring data quality with defined performance SLAs
Designing and implementing data strategies for comprehensive data life-cycle management, including provisioning, cleansing and anonymization, aligning with principles of clean architecture
Building high-performance data aggregation for KPI dashboards based on multiple data sources and systems, contributing to data meshing principles and designing scalable data flow architectures with Git-based version control

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Cloud Computing & Data Engineering

KiK Textilien Und Non-Food GmbH

Cloud-based data processing and engineering: building Azure-Cloud infrastructures and developing batch-based data pipelines using Databricks (PySpark, Python, SQL)
Integrating diverse data sources (APIs, files) and ensuring data quality through quality gates
Designing and implementing processes for data provisioning, cleansing and anonymization for Europe-wide CRM data assets
Establishing Unity Catalog in Azure Databricks for managing and organizing data assets and designing the overall data flow architecture

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Data Engineering & Python Development

KiK Textilien & Non-Food GmbH

Designing and implementing database requests via API interfaces
Performing systematic data evaluation and data cleaning in productive CRM environments
Crafting actionable data optimization strategies for enhancing data pipelines and overall data quality

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Data Science & Scientific Research Advisor

HealthHero Germany GmbH

Supporting data-driven and evidence-based decision making across the organization
Performing systematic data quality control and scientific data verification to ensure robustness of analyses and conclusions

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022

2 years

Lead Data & Insight Generation

Unilever Deutschland GmbH

Examining existing scientific research of potential partner institutions to support strategic decisions
Defining research data formats and data storage types for effective data management
Conducting multi-level exploration of customer engagement platforms
Evaluating ad campaigns and their performance towards KPI goals
Designing and implementing iterative cycles of user experiments in separate cohorts, including digital experimental setup (hypothesis), data collection, analysis and statistical evaluation
Conducting qualitative and quantitative user research
Defining a mobile (iOS/Android) and web analytics tracking concept, including data-layer definition, for an ecommerce web shop and reviewing technical implementation (Adobe Analytics)
Managing data ingestion, availability and accessibility, including batch-based data pipelines

Jan 2020 - Dec 2025

6 years

Lead Advisor Data Science & Medical Affairs

Dr. Willmar Schwabe GmbH & Co. KG, Sonormed GmbH

Developing and introducing a structured evaluation concept for a digital medical therapeutic intervention to collect empirical evidence of patients' benefits, leading to initial approval via the German healthcare regulators' "DIGA fast-track" process by the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM)
Conducting Python development using libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Seaborn and Matplotlib for systematic data investigation, statistical analysis, visualization and reporting of outcomes to all stakeholders, including regulators
Defining data flow and data pipelines to support evidence generation and regulatory reporting

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Lead User Research & Insight Generation

Colgate-Palmolive Europe

Leading ideation, definition and implementation of quantitative and qualitative research on user behavior towards innovative marketing concepts
Building data pipelines integrating multiple data sources such as social media, ad campaigns and ecommerce systems
Developing and coding KPI dashboards for experiment monitoring
Performing data analysis, statistical evaluation and data visualization
Evaluating performance of ad campaigns towards KPI goals
Implementing analytics solutions using Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager

Jan 2018 - Dec 2021

4 years

Lead Data Science & Insights Generation

Unilever Deutschland GmbH

Investigating and expanding a recipe platform for Unilever brands with ecommerce capability across web and native apps for iOS and Android
Designing and implementing iterative, multi-stage user experiments to innovate product features and service components following lean product development principles

Jan 2015 - Dec 2018

4 years

Hamburg, Germany

Chief Science Officer

Sonormed GmbH

Guiding scientific affairs for four digital health applications in the hearing domain, including stakeholder management with medical boards of health insurance, clinics and associations of medical specialists
Developing the medical concept for two digital health applications and supporting their technical development, including data collection and feedback loops to steer product development (patient-driven product development and optimization)
Conducting iterative cycles of qualitative and quantitative user research, including behavioral analysis, in-depth interviews and topic analysis of verbal responses
Defining analytics tracking concepts with consistent events and conversion targets for web, iOS and Android apps using tools such as Google Analytics and Countly
Conceptualizing intended use, designing data research and compiling information for Clinical Evaluation Report (CER) documents to achieve medical device CE mark

Jan 2012 - Dec 2016

5 years

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Chief Scientist, Data Manager & Co-Founder

TripRebel GmbH

Co-founding and developing a tech-centered travel startup that won the "EU Tech All Stars" award of the European Commission (2015)
Leading lean product development and defining the data analytics strategy and execution
Designing and operating user experiment pipelines to drive product improvements and business growth

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

Hamburg, Germany

MEG Group Leader

Institute of Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

Leading a research group focused on magnetoencephalography (MEG) within the Institute of Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology
Coordinating research on neurophysiological mechanisms of human brain function and behavior

Jan 2006 - Dec 2012

7 years

Hamburg, Germany

Postdoctoral Associate

Institute of Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf

Conducting multivariate data (time-frequency) analysis and statistical testing of neurophysiological signals
Investigating neurophysiological characteristics of brain states using MEG/EEG
Studying neural correlates of clinically induced loss of consciousness (anesthesia)
Researching global brain states and their impact on information processing in sensory systems
Applying measures of macroscopic brain signals, including Granger causality, coherence and phase synchrony

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

2 years

Leipzig, Germany

Postdoctoral Associate

Max-Planck-Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences

Investigating global brain states and their impact on information processing in sensory systems
Applying advanced measures of macroscopic brain signals such as Granger causality, coherence and phase synchrony to study human cognition and brain dynamics

Hamburg, Germany

Data Mining Bootcamp Instructor – Scientific Programming

University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE)

Teaching a data mining bootcamp on scientific programming for the SFB Graduate School
Covering practical methods for data analysis, programming and reproducible research in a biomedical context

Hamburg, Germany

Webinar Instructor – Introduction to Scientific Programming in R

University of Hamburg, Department of Informatics

Delivering a webinar series on introduction to scientific programming in R
Teaching core R programming concepts, data handling and basic analysis techniques for students and researchers

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Healthcare (17 years), Pharmaceutical (6 years), Food and Beverage (5 years), Information Technology (5 years), Tourism (5 years), and Education (4 years).

Healthcare

Pharmaceutical

Food and Beverage

Information Technology

Tourism

Education

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Research and Development (18 years), Business Intelligence (13 years), Product Development (10 years), Information Technology (3 years), and Marketing (3 years).

Research and Development

Business Intelligence

Product Development

Information Technology

Marketing

Summary

Making data available/accessible and generating insights in a systematic, reproducible way lies at the heart of science. This is the kind of clarity I strive to provide for the entire data pipeline, from supply to data transformation, consumption and analysis. I am passionate about supporting teams in resolving their data needs and reaching compelling data-driven decisions. With my background in science & research (PhD: neurobiology; human brain & behavior) as well as extensive experience in various industries (FMCG, Ecommerce, Pharma/Medical etc.), I bring comprehensive data power, analytical insights and engineering expertise with strong coding skills to companies of all sizes.

Skills

Data Skills: Data Engineering, Data Science, Digital Research, Eda & Statistics
Programming Languages: Python, Sql, R & Matlab
Tech Stack: Apache Spark, Azure, Databricks, Airbyte, Aws, Apache Kafka, Clickhouse, Dbt, Docker, Confluent, Jinja, Jupyter, Preset, Snowflake, Git

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2001 - Jun 2004

Karl-Franzens University / University of Technology

PhD in Biology, Institute of Zoology, Department of Neurobiology and Animal Behavior · Biology · Graz, Austria

Oct 1995 - Jun 2001

Karl-Franzens University

M.S. in Biology · Biology · Graz, Austria

Certifications & licenses

Data Engineering Bootcamp

Data Engineer Camp

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Essential & Advanced Training

LinkedIn Learning

Google Analytics Certification

Google

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Gernot based?

Gernot is based in Arona, Spain.

What languages does Gernot speak?

Gernot speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Gernot have?

Gernot has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Gernot has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Gernot may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Gernot be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Gernot would be well-suited for roles such as: Cloud Computing & Data Engineering, Data Engineering & Python Development, Data Science & Scientific Research Advisor.

What is Gernot's latest experience?

Gernot's most recent position is Cloud Computing & Data Engineering at European Headquarter Of Retail-Network In 12+ Countries.

What companies has Gernot worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Gernot has worked for European Headquarter Of Retail-Network In 12+ Countries, KiK Textilien Und Non-Food GmbH, KiK Textilien & Non-Food GmbH, HealthHero Germany GmbH, and Unilever Deutschland GmbH.

Which industries is Gernot most experienced in?

Gernot is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Food and Beverage. Gernot also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Tourism and Hospitality, and Education.

Which business areas is Gernot most experienced in?

Gernot is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D), Business Intelligence, and Product Development. Gernot also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) and Marketing.

Which industries has Gernot worked in recently?

Gernot has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Gernot worked in recently?

Gernot has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Research and Development (R&D), and Product Development.

What is Gernot's education?

Gernot holds a Doctorate in Biology from Karl-Franzens University / University of Technology and a Master in Biology from Karl-Franzens University.

Does Gernot have any certificates?

Gernot has 3 certificates. These include: Data Engineering Bootcamp, Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Essential & Advanced Training, and Google Analytics Certification.

What is the availability of Gernot?

Gernot is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Gernot?

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