Nino (Phd) Sandmeier
Freelancer in Data Science
Experience
Freelancer in Data Science
International Companies
Proceeding what was started in 10/2023, offering data science development skills fulltime to international clients
Helping companies learn more about their existing (unstructured) data, optimize processes and technical systems, and derive solutions for their problems
Tools and technology used: Python (sklearn, pandas, numpy, Django, sqlAlchemy, pyTorch), Matlab, Docker, AWS EC2, Lambda, S3, SQL, MySQL, Hadoop & Spark, Machine Learning, DNN, AI, Jira, Confluence, Git, CI/CD, GitLab, Jenkins
Freelancer and Traveller
Built a van and travelled South America while working on remote projects and own initiatives
Continuously educated in data science and software development, learned new technologies
Worked for customers in machine learning, optimization, and LLM training
Successes:
Successful implementation of cloud-based data crawler
Database migration with 85% cost reduction
Solar system optimization with up to 35% cost reduction
RFID tag recognition modeling, model prediction quality increase of 15%
Functions:
LLM training and validation data creation
Home solar system cost optimization
Machine learning for RFID tag classification
Data crawling and evaluation
Van construction and crafting
Traveling guide
Tools and technology used: Python (sklearn, pandas, numpy, Django, sqlAlchemy, pyTorch), Docker, JavaScript, MS Azure, AWS EC2, Lambda, S3, MySQL, Hadoop & Spark, LLM Prompting
Technical and Budget Responsible Project Manager
IAV GmbH
Managed engine calibration and methodology development projects for German and Japanese customers
In charge of project acquisition and long-term relationship with Japanese car manufacturers
Acquired and managed several projects with up to 15 engineers, leading to ongoing mass production software development sales
Successes:
Planning and completion of international projects with up to 15% revenue increase
Project acquisition from prototype to pre-mass production software development
Successful management of mass production taskforce
Functions:
Technical and organizational, budget responsible project management
Project acquisition
Methodology development expert
Combustion control expert
Tools and technologies used: Matlab, Python (sklearn, pandas, numpy, pyTorch), CI/CD, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, ETAS INCA, AVL PUMA, A&D ORION, MS Project
Research and Project Engineer
IAV GmbH
Developed and applied algorithms for engine combustion control and control unit software development for Japanese customers
Developed processes and methodologies to strongly reduce engine development time and costs
Success:
Modeling of prototype engines leading to strong reduction of engine calibration effort
Functions:
Mathematical methodology development
Machine learning and optimization expert
Technical expert for methodology and combustion control
Tools and technologies used: Matlab/Simulink, Python (sklearn, pandas, numpy, pyTorch), CI/CD, Jenkins, Git, Jira, Confluence, ETAS INCA, AVL PUMA, A&D ORION
Software Developer
IAV GmbH
Adjusted existing commercial software to customer needs and rolled out software at a German car manufacturer
Served as part of an Agile Scrum development team, deputy scrum master, and expert for the underlying machine learning technology
Success:
Successful rollout of commercial software at German car manufacturer, strongly reducing engine development costs
Functions:
Full-stack software development
Machine learning and test design expert
Deputy scrum master, customer representative
CI/CD implementation
Tools and technologies used: Matlab, Python (sklearn, pandas, numpy, pyTorch), Java, SQL, CI/CD, Jenkins, UML, Socket Interface, Jira, Git, StarUML
Research and Machine Learning Engineer
IAV GmbH
Developed algorithms for an adaptive test design method to optimize engine tests and train machine learning models for combustion optimization
Acted as technical expert to adapt commercial software with custom calculation logic and ML algorithms
Successes:
Commercial software release with ML algorithms
Engine calibration time reduction up to 30%
Functions:
Mathematical method development (linear algebra and stochastic)
Expert for test design algorithms
Complex calculation logic development
Consulting expert for the software development team
Tools and technologies used: Matlab, Java, SQL, CI/CD, Jenkins, UML, Socket Interface, Jira, Git, StarUML
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Automotive (9.5 years), Information Technology (2.5 years), Professional Services (1 year), and Energy (1 year).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Product Development (9.5 years), Research and Development (6.5 years), Project Management (5 years), Information Technology (4.5 years), Sales (3.5 years), and Business Intelligence (2.5 years).
Summary
10+ years experience in data science in automotive. PhD in machine learning for thermodynamic control, more than 3 years experience in fullstack software development with SCRUM, 2 years experience in technical and budget responsible project management (Kanban) for Japanese and German car manufacturers like Mercedes AMG, Nissan, Mitsubishi.
My passion for data and all the, beforehand unknown, findings generated from data analysis raise my enthusiasm for the data science. Either working focused on exciting projects in a team or leading engineers and scientists within complex projects generates happiness and personal well-being. Even though I love trying to find the optimal solution, I’m always focused on the project goals and best price for value output. Due to my engineering background, my greatest expertise can be found in data science for technical systems.
Skills
Atlassian (Jira & Confluence)
Mathworks Matlab
Ms Project
Python, Matlab, Java
Machine Learning, Cloud Computing
Sql
Aws Ec2, Lambda, S3
Docker, Git
Ci/cd, Jenkins, Gitlab
Atlassion Tools, Jira, Confluence
Agile Scrum, Kanban, Safe
Mechanical & Thermodynamical Engineering
System Control
Nonlinear Optimization
Signal Processing
Time Series Analysis And Modeling
Present Complex Data In Simple Ways
Distinctive Analytical Skills
Organized & Structured Working Methods
Strong Communication Skills & Intercultural Communication
Excellent Problem Solving
Agile Leadership
Languages
Education
TU Berlin
PhD of Engineering · Engineering · Berlin, Germany
UAS Hamburg
Master of Science in Automotive Engineering · Automotive Engineering · Hamburg, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Certified SAFe® 6 Agilist
Scaled Agile, Inc.
Certified Project Manager
IAV GmbH
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