Karissa Schueler - Co-Founder/CEO/AI Solutions Developer

Q: Where is Karissa based?

Karissa is based in Brandenburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does Karissa speak?

Karissa speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Karissa have?

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

Q: What is Karissa's latest experience?

Karissa's most recent position is Co-Founder/CEO/AI Solutions Developer at Beryllium Technologies .

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

In recent years, Karissa has worked for Beryllium Technologies , AKTIF IT , Knex Inc. , and Capella Living .

Q: Which industries is Karissa most experienced in?

Karissa is most experienced in industries like Healthcare , Energy , and Banking and Finance . Karissa also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) , Agriculture , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Karissa most experienced in?

Karissa is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Marketing , and Sales . Karissa also has some experience in Finance , Operations , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Karissa worked in recently?

Karissa has recently worked in industries like Healthcare , Energy , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Karissa worked in recently?

Karissa has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Sales , and Information Technology (IT) .

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Brandenburg, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 2 months

Co-Founder/CEO/AI Solutions Developer

Beryllium Technologies

Spearheading a forming start-up with a team of 3 people
Managing project management tasks, innovation, strategy, and implementing deep tech solutions in the finance sector and beyond
Developed avant-garde processes for outdated systems
Won a partnership with a large finance firm

Jan 2022 - Dec 2025

4 years

Application Specialist & Software Developer

AKTIF IT

Headed technical documentation in the IT services department for a software company specializing in the energy economy
Led scheduling and balancing group management for two large clients, responsible for high monetary flows of capital in energy trading
Headed yearly energy and gas declarations for large hospital chains and other clients
Theoretically trained in SQL and catalyzed company-wide discussions on AI strategy within the company and in the industry

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Malaysia

Researcher

Knex Inc.

Initiated data management processes for training large datasets for machine learning models at a Next Gen organization
Synthesized relevant information across the AgTech industry to apply to innovations

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

1 year

Malaysia

Customer Care Professional

American Express

Balanced customer care role parallel to marketing and sales executive duties
Became certified while outperforming all relevant KPIs
Established as a top sales talent (Tier 1) in the first two months and Tier 2 in the first month, outperforming more tenured colleagues
Handled a wide spectrum of financial tasks

Jan 2016 - Dec 2021

6 years

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Senior Marketing and Sales Executive

Capella Living

Built up a family business from ground up to become one of the most recognizable luxury senior living homes in Kuala Lumpur
Initiated strategic partnerships with healthcare institutes and other senior living homes to ensure full capacity (from zero to ten residents in 1.5 years)
Developed an efficient methodology for handling waiting lists
Gained leadership and entrepreneurship experience

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

1 year

Germany

Student Assistant (IT)

South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences

Lectured and assessed 15 students from Jakarta, Indonesia on ERP subjects
Performed administrative tasks at a break-neck speed
Conducted field research on the digitalization of retailers in North Rhine Westphalia

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

1 year

Malaysia

Intern (Retail and Direct Banking)

HSBC

Analyzed and suggested enhancements to HSBC Malaysia office's digital infrastructure
Studied the retail segment and was promoted to headquarters to increase efficiency and advocate for a GUI-based website
Created a positive UX for online credit card sign-up
Helped incorporate AI technologies into solution discussions
Had 3 to 4 strategic suggestions recognized at the annual conference in Hong Kong

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 (6 years), Energy (4 years), Banking and Finance (3 years), Information Technology (1 year), Agriculture (1 year), and Education (1 year).

Healthcare

Energy

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Agriculture

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 Information Technology (7 years), Marketing (6 years), Sales (6 years), Finance (4 years), Operations (4 years), and Product Development (2 years).

Information Technology

Marketing

Sales

Finance

Operations

Product Development

Summary

I am a liaison between technology-focused and business teams, with experience spanning 10 years across both technical and business-driven roles. By translating complex corporate and technical jargon into clear, actionable communication, I help create interdepartmental synergy among teams that would otherwise operate in silos.

Skills

Python
Large Tech Stack (Managerial)
Project Management
Innovation
Account Executive
Strategy
Critical Thinking
Prototype And Mvp Development
Leadership (Frontend And Backend)

Languages

English

Native

German

Advanced

Education

Oct 2026 - Jun 2028

University of Sussex

M.Sc. · Quantum Technology Applications and Management · United Kingdom

Oct 2022 - Jun 2025

Tomorrow University

B.Sc. · Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Technologies · Germany · Grade: 1.1 (German) or 3.95 (GPA)

Certifications & licenses

American Express Customer Care Professional

American Express

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Karissa based?

Karissa is based in Brandenburg, Germany.

What languages does Karissa speak?

Karissa speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Karissa have?

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

What roles would Karissa be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Karissa would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-Founder/CEO/AI Solutions Developer, Application Specialist & Software Developer, Researcher.

What is Karissa's latest experience?

Karissa's most recent position is Co-Founder/CEO/AI Solutions Developer at Beryllium Technologies.

What companies has Karissa worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Karissa has worked for Beryllium Technologies, AKTIF IT, Knex Inc., and Capella Living.

Which industries is Karissa most experienced in?

Karissa is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Energy, and Banking and Finance. Karissa also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Agriculture, and Education.

Which business areas is Karissa most experienced in?

Karissa is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Marketing, and Sales. Karissa also has some experience in Finance, Operations, and Product Development.

Which industries has Karissa worked in recently?

Karissa has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Energy, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Karissa worked in recently?

Karissa has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Sales, and Information Technology (IT).

What is Karissa's education?

Karissa holds a Master in Quantum Technology Applications and Management from University of Sussex and a Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Technologies from Tomorrow University.

Does Karissa have any certificates?

Karissa has 1 certificate: American Express Customer Care Professional.

What is the availability of Karissa?

Karissa is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Karissa?

Karissa's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.