Thomas F. - Full-Time Applied AI/ML Upskilling

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Augsburg, Germany

Experience

May 2025 - Present

7 months

Full-Time Applied AI/ML Upskilling

Built an AI/ML showcase portfolio with use cases for manufacturing quality, product and process optimization, service processes, and decision support (Python, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn)
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (UC Boulder, 37% complete): ML pipeline, data mining, computer vision, generative AI, natural language processing, probability for data science
Certifications: SAFe 6.0 Agilist, ITIL 4 Foundation (scaled agile delivery & service stability)
B.Sc. in Mathematics (Top 10%, July 2025), focus: statistics, algorithms, ML foundations

May 2023 - Apr 2025

2 years

Sindelfingen, Germany

IT Project Manager / Project Manager Office

Mercedes-Benz AG

Close collaboration with stakeholders (vehicle series, E2, E3, product owners) on goals, risks, and processes
Defining and using data-driven agile KPIs with analytics dashboards (velocity, burndown, commitment reliability, cycle time, team health) to steer team performance
Planning and coordinating program increment (PI) planning sessions with RTEs and product managers
Ownership and documentation as part of ASPICE certification (SUP.10), including ServiceNow-based ITSM integration for change and release processes
Process optimization, way of working, and tool management as part of SAFe implementation in the UX department

Jan 2022 - May 2023

1 year 5 months

IT Project Manager

WINGS - Wismar International Graduation Services

Managing stakeholder relationships across all organizational levels
Leading the implementation of CRM systems for organizational optimization
Developing and executing digitization projects
Managing multiple IT projects in business processes and IT applications
Creating technical and functional concepts for IT solutions

May 2020 - Jan 2022

1 year 9 months

Augsburg, Germany

Co-Founder & Technical Operations

I4Y GmbH

Designing data architectures and data-driven solutions; translating technical requirements into business decisions
Managing stakeholders (investors, partners) and negotiating contracts with clients and suppliers
Setting up and managing cloud infrastructure (VMs, Docker containers) and ensuring IT security and compliance
Building the company, including developing the business model, strategy, and product roadmap

Jan 2012 - Apr 2020

8 years 4 months

Karlsfeld, Germany

Regional Manager & Project Manager

Funkwerk Systems GmbH

Leading the development of new products and solutions based on specific customer requirements
Responsible as project lead for system tests in rail and public transport rollouts: regression tests, acceptance tests (go/no-go), and stakeholder boards using Xray/Jira
Responsible for product roadmapping and development of IoT-based cloud solutions with APIs for third-party applications and partner integrations
Preparing project reports and providing regular updates directly to executive management
Responsible for the successful delivery of a major project for Bane NOR (€10M revenue, 2000 man-days of development effort)

Apr 2007 - Dec 2011

4 years 9 months

Markt Schwaben, Germany

Project Manager, Customer Projects

ATRON electronic GmbH

Responsibility as overall project manager for planning, user verification, and approval of system and integration tests with change and release management (ServiceNow)
Rollout of the new ticketing system for Skyss Hordaland in Norway (10 million € project value, 15 team members, 1000 vehicle computers, 100 ticket machines, e-ticketing)
Project management from concept phase to customer acceptance
Improved internal and external communication with positive impact on customer relationships
Planning and control of milestones, deadlines, resources, and costs

Summary

IT project manager with 15 years of experience in complex enterprise projects (automotive, transport, tech) and a focused specialization in AI/ML implementation (Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, 37% complete). I combine robust project management excellence (SAFe, ASPICE, stakeholder management, €10M+ programs) with a growing AI toolchain (Python, PyTorch/TensorFlow, data mining, MLOps, Hugging Face) to serve as a bridge between data science teams and the business. Looking for 3–6 month freelance mandates (PMO, coordination, AI transformation); ready to start immediately.

Client value: Experienced PM who understands AI projects technically, works directly with AI engineers, and can deliver without ramp-up.