Lino Giefer

Senior algorithm developer

Bremen, Germany

Experience

Jul 2022 - Present
2 years 11 months

Lead Engineer

Vinfast

  • Responsible for the development of fusion algorithms for object tracking and trajectory prediction, and environmental models
  • Support technical evaluation of sensors and sensor processing algorithms from suppliers
  • Follow proper software development processes and safety standards in the automotive industry
  • Work with other teams to ensure high performance integration of sensor fusion software in the overall Autonomous Driving software
Feb 2020 - Present
5 years 4 months

Tutorial Teacher

  • Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study
  • Provided appropriate learning materials for students
  • Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles
Oct 2019 - Present
5 years 8 months

Scientific Writer

  • Authored 5 course books and additional material in the fields of autonomous driving, robotics, and deep learning
  • Completed thorough research into assigned topics
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content
Aug 2019 - Jul 2022
3 years
Bremen, Germany

Research Scientist

Cognitive Neuroinformatics, University of Bremen

  • Research focus: probabilistic state estimation, sensor fusion, deep learning, object detection and tracking
  • Project in cooperation with Continental AG: Investigation of artificial intelligence methods for automated driving (responsible for environmental perception)
  • Published 5 research papers with peer-reviewed IEEE conferences as first author
  • Conducted several peer-reviews of journal and conference articles in the fields of Bayesian inference, artificial intelligence, and autonomous driving
May 2018 - Aug 2019
1 year 4 months
Bremen, Germany

Research Scientist

Bremer Institut für Produktion und Logistik (BIBA)

  • Research focus: state estimation, deep learning, image processing
  • Investigation of artificial intelligence methods for process optimization
  • Published 4 research papers on application of deep learning for process optimization in peer-reviewed journals as first author
Mar 2015 - Oct 2016
1 year 8 months
Diepholz, Germany

Technical Project Leader

ZF Friedrichshafen AG

  • Planned and arranged meetings with external organizations and individuals, enabling parties to meet and discuss project progress
  • Collaborated with project members across multiple locations to identify and quickly address problems
  • Investigated and corrected or escalated project problems
  • Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks
Jul 2014 - Feb 2015
8 months
Diepholz, Germany

Resident Engineer

ZF Friedrichshafen AG

  • Interacted with state and local agencies concerning compliance with codes and regulations
  • Monitored construction progress, updating documents and information, kept thorough field notes and logged daily activities
  • Responded to technical concerns quickly and effectively devised solutions
Apr 2011 - Sep 2013
2 years 6 months
Diepholz, Germany

Employee Testing and Prototyping

ZF Friedrichshafen AG

  • Conceptualized and developed test stands
  • Programmed test software
  • Conceptualized and developed hard- and software of measurement systems

Summary

Analytical research specialist with experience in academia and industry. Passion for statistics, autonomous driving and robotics. Detail-oriented and methodical professional with strong mathematical background. Reliable team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Italian
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Romanian
Intermediate
...and 1 more

Education

May 2018 - Apr 2022

University of Bremen

Ph.D. · Computer Science · Bremen, Germany

Oct 2014 - Apr 2018

University of Bremen

Master of Science · Systems Engineering · Bremen, Germany

Oct 2010 - Jul 2014

University of Bremen

Bachelor of Science · Systems Engineering · Bremen, Germany