Karissa Schueler
Co-Founder/CEO/AI Solutions Developer
Experience
Jan 2025 - Present
1 year 1 monthCo-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- Developed avant-garde processes for outdated systems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 yearsApplication 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 yearMalaysia
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 yearMalaysia
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 yearsKuala 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 yearGermany
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 yearMalaysia
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
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
NativeGerman
AdvancedEducation
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
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