Sebastian Dirndorfer - Data Scientist

Q: Where is Sebastian based?

Sebastian is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Sebastian speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Sebastian have?

Sebastian has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Sebastian has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Sebastian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sebastian's latest experience?

Sebastian's most recent position is Data Scientist at CLADE GmbH .

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

In recent years, Sebastian has worked for CLADE GmbH and Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich .

Q: Which industries is Sebastian most experienced in?

Sebastian is most experienced in industries like Education , Food and Beverage , and Chemical . Sebastian also has some experience in Biotechnology .

Q: Which business areas is Sebastian most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Sebastian worked in recently?

Sebastian has recently worked in industries like Chemical , Biotechnology , and Education .

Q: Which business areas has Sebastian worked in recently?

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

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Munich, Germany

Experience

May 2022 - Oct 2025

3 years 6 months

Esslingen, Germany

Data Scientist

CLADE GmbH

Designed and implemented a robust Python-based data processing framework that supported the transition from R to Python and significantly improved data science productivity by providing maintainable, standardized modules for frequently used workflows, following coding best practices and DevOps principles
Evaluated, trained, and deployed machine learning models on cloud platforms and edge devices, enabling fully automated mid-infrared (MIR) data evaluation pipelines that eliminated manual analysis steps and significantly shortened the time from measurement to prediction for customers and internal stakeholders
Analyzed and interpreted multivariate MIR spectral data from the company’s proprietary analyzer using R and Python, supporting reliable identification and quantitation of chemical compounds in solution

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

1 year 1 month

Freising, Germany

Research Associate

Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich

Generated non-targeted UHPLC-TOF-MS datasets for metabolomics studies, enabling in-depth analysis of metabolic pathways and biomarker discovery
Performed R-based chemometric analyses on UHPLC-TOF-MS datasets to investigate small molecule conversion in the human metabolism
Contributed to the establishment of the research group by initiating key projects and collaborations, procuring and commissioning analytical devices, and providing training to operators

May 2020 - Dec 2020

8 months

Freising, Germany

Research Associate

Technical University of Munich, Chair of Food Chemistry and Molecular Sensory Science

Developed a Python-based tool for creating UHPLC-TOF-MS spectral databases from authentic reference measurements of over 1500 natural compounds, incorporating various ionizations and derivatizations
Conducted rapid screening of food industry side streams to identify and characterize valuable compounds

Feb 2017 - May 2020

3 years 4 months

Freising, Germany

PhD Candidate

Technical University of Munich, Chair of Food Chemistry and Molecular Sensory Science

Used activity-guided fractionation of food extracts to identify taste-active compounds in seafood, followed by structure elucidation with UHPLC-TOF-MS and NMR, with subsequent quantification using UHPLC-MS/MS and sensory analyses to determine the contribution of the identified compounds to seafood taste profiles
Performed non-targeted UHPLC-TOF-MS screening on diverse seafood samples and applied machine learning techniques to the acquired data, enabling the discovery of novel taste compounds
Presented results at conferences and university events, and contributed to teaching through seminars and hands-on lab trainings for students

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Education (5 years), Food and Beverage (4 years), Chemical (3.5 years), and Biotechnology (1 year).

Education

Food and Beverage

Chemical

Biotechnology

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Research and Development (8.5 years), Information Technology (4 years), and Business Intelligence (3.5 years).

Research and Development

Information Technology

Business Intelligence

Summary

Doctorate in analytical chemistry (Dr. rer. nat., Food Chemistry) with a focus on Data Science & Chemometrics. Several years of experience in multivariate analysis of complex spectral and mass spectrometry data and in developing robust ML pipelines in Python and R.

Skills

Chemometrics
Data Science
Python
R
Multivariate Analysis
Doe
Devops
Data Engineering
Mlops
Software Development
Unit Testing
Pandas
Polars
Numpy
Scikit-learn
Scipy
Tensorflow
Rdkit
Django
Jupyter
Matplotlib
Plotly
Shiny
Ggplot2
Git
Gitlab
Github
Ci/cd
Docker
Linux
Sql
Nosql
Aws
Azure
Gmp
Sop

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Technical University of Munich

Dr. rer. nat. / Ph.D. · Food Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry · Freising, Germany

Technical University of Munich

First state examination (final grade 1.7) · Food Chemistry · Freising, Germany

Certifications & licenses

IBM Data Engineering Professional Certificate

IBM

Google Data Analytics Certificate

Google

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Sebastian based?

Sebastian is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Sebastian speak?

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

How many years of experience does Sebastian have?

Sebastian has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Sebastian has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Sebastian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sebastian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sebastian would be well-suited for roles such as: Data Scientist, Research Associate, PhD Candidate.

What is Sebastian's latest experience?

Sebastian's most recent position is Data Scientist at CLADE GmbH.

What companies has Sebastian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sebastian has worked for CLADE GmbH and Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich.

Which industries is Sebastian most experienced in?

Sebastian is most experienced in industries like Education, Food and Beverage, and Chemical. Sebastian also has some experience in Biotechnology.

Which business areas is Sebastian most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Sebastian worked in recently?

Sebastian has recently worked in industries like Chemical, Biotechnology, and Education.

Which business areas has Sebastian worked in recently?

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

What is Sebastian's education?

Sebastian holds a Doctorate in Food Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry from Technical University of Munich.

Does Sebastian have any certificates?

Sebastian has 2 certificates. These include: IBM Data Engineering Professional Certificate and Google Data Analytics Certificate.

What is the availability of Sebastian?

Sebastian will be available from March 2026.

What is the rate of Sebastian?

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