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René (Marcel) Welland

Conference Operator

René Welland
Munich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
1 year

Conference Operator

Brähler Systems GmbH

  • Developed the iOS/Android Delegate App and the Conference Operator
  • Updated and developed a user-friendly conference environment and real-time video streaming
  • Optimized the overall conference experience by implementing customizable features for flexible setup
  • Enhanced the efficiency and usability of conference technology, enabling a seamless workflow and improved participant interaction experience
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
1 year

Unity Developer

BMW AG

  • Participated in the development of the AR Ride Concept presented at CES 2024
  • Enhanced the driving experience through augmented information and entertainment
  • Implemented technical solution using XREAL Air 2 AR glasses
Jan 2022 - Present
4 years 2 months

Kayla - Conversational Agent

Freelance

  • Developed an interactive AI character with realistic speech and facial expressions in real time
  • Created an offline application offering open, immersive dialogues
  • Responsible for concept and technical implementation, including LLM integration, facial animation, and efficient inference
  • Aimed to make digital characters believable and lifelike
Jan 2010 - Dec 2022
13 years
Munich, Germany

Senior Software Developer

Usaneers GmbH

  • Developed innovative operating concepts and supported conceptualization up to implementation in prototypes
  • Programmed and implemented interaction and user interfaces such as instrument clusters, head-up displays, central information displays, and rear-seat entertainment
  • Tested and commissioned software in vehicles, demonstrators, prototypes, and show cars
  • Conceptualized and developed VR and HMI frameworks
  • Conceptualized and developed interactive virtual and augmented reality applications for automotive, mobility, smart grid, medical, and construction technology
  • Created high-quality content, replication, and preparation of real vehicles, devices, and objects (digital twins)
  • Developed driving simulations with full-motion mockups
  • Built expertise in artificial intelligence since 2018, including training autonomous vehicles in virtual environments

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Automotive (14 years), Energy (13 years), Healthcare (13 years), and Information Technology (4 years).

Automotive
Energy
Healthcare
Information Technology

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 Product Development (16 years), Research and Development (16 years), and Information Technology (14 years).

Product Development
Research and Development
Information Technology

Summary

Experienced software developer with over 15 years of professional experience in the automotive sector and deep expertise in real-time systems, computer graphics, and the development of interactive applications.

The focus is on immersive technologies and XR - from concept to implementation of complex user experiences. This also includes in-depth knowledge of AI-driven speech processing, the development of conversational interfaces, and the integration of large language models (LLMs) with interactive systems.

Skills

Programming

  • C#/.net
  • C/c++
  • Java, Typescript
  • Python
  • Opengl/es, Directx
  • Webgl, Three.js
  • Arcore, Arkit
  • Mrtk, Openxr
  • Tensorflow / Pytorch

Software Engineering

  • Object-oriented Programming
  • Gof, Mv* Design Patterns
  • Component-based Development
  • Network Applications
  • Game Development
  • Rapid Prototyping

Computer Graphics

  • Virtual/augmented Reality
  • Brdf, Pbr
  • Raytracing
  • Shader Programming Glsl, Hlsl
  • Ui/uxr
  • Linear Algebra
  • Render Pipelines
  • 3d Modeling
  • Animation

Neural Networks

  • Natural Language Processing
  • Language Models (Chatgpt, Bert, Etc.)
  • Convesational Agents
  • Cnn, Rnn, Gan, Gpt
  • Model Training& Validation

Tools

  • Unity
  • Unreal
  • Godot
  • 3ds Max
  • Blender
  • Adobe Cs
  • Visual Studio
  • Rider
  • Xcode

Collaboration

  • Git, Svn, Perforce
  • Trello
  • Confluence
  • Kanban
  • Jira
  • Scrum

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Certifications & licenses

Building Conversational AI Applications

NVIDIA

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Where is René based?

René is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does René speak?

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

How many years of experience does René have?

René has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, René has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years. Note that René may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would René be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, René would be well-suited for roles such as: Conference Operator, Unity Developer, Kayla - Conversational Agent.

What is René's latest experience?

René's most recent position is Conference Operator at Brähler Systems GmbH.

What companies has René worked for in recent years?

In recent years, René has worked for Brähler Systems GmbH, BMW AG, Freelance, and Usaneers GmbH.

Which industries is René most experienced in?

René is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Energy, and Healthcare. René also has some experience in Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is René most experienced in?

René is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Information Technology (IT).

Which industries has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Energy, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has René worked in recently?

René has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Information Technology (IT).

Does René have any certificates?

René has 1 certificate: Building Conversational AI Applications.

What is the availability of René?

René is immediately available for suitable projects.

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