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Thomas (Manuel) Rost

Using LLMs in automatic app generation

Thomas Rost
Eindhoven, Netherlands

Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
1 year

Using LLMs in automatic app generation

Deta.space

  • Contributed to the development of a project enabling users to describe an app
  • Implemented a loop where an LLM generates code and a computer vision model validates user descriptions
Jan 2023 - Present
3 years 2 months

Large Language Models in Marketing

German Central Banking Provider

  • Conducted a comprehensive workshop on using LLMs in marketing
  • Focused on proprietary vs open source solutions, covering costs, complexity, quality of output and data security
Jan 2023 - Present
3 years 2 months

Senior Technical Manager Generative AI and Machine Learning

Schulz & Krill Advisory A.G.

  • Managed process digitalization for the German State Theater
  • Contributed to data science in compliance at a large German bank
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
1 year

Specialist, Machine Learning in Industrial Manufacturing Processes

Vernaio GmbH

  • Analyzed customer requirements and collaborated with engineering teams
Jan 2022 - Present
4 years 2 months

Collaborator

Theater of Artificial Intelligence

  • Collaborated on a project between generative AI and humans
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
2 years

Senior Specialist Data Science, AI and Machine Learning

PegaSystems GmbH

  • Led teams and implemented algorithms, including NLP and graph databases
Jan 2021 - Present
5 years 2 months

GenAI in Academia

CBS; UBA; others

  • Conducted around 15 workshops and classes for university students in Germany, the UK and Spain, as well as companies in Germany and the UK
  • Developed a system where users input stories and AI generates similar stories to raise awareness about fake news
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
1 year

Machine Learning Engineer

Jumbo Omnichannel B.V.

  • Implemented recommendation systems
  • Led data quality initiatives
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
1 year

Specialist Consulting and Development

Scailable B.V.

  • Deployed machine learning for industrial applications on the edge
  • Analyzed customer requirements
  • Implemented computer vision solutions using deep learning models
Jan 2020 - Present
6 years 2 months

Collaborator

InnovAItions.xyz

  • Worked on optimizing personas for large language models
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
2 years

Team Manager, Data Science

Ippen Digital GmbH & Co KG

  • Managed a team of data scientists
  • Implemented algorithms and contributed to projects
Jan 2018 - Present
8 years 2 months

Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Self Employed

  • Data science, machine learning and AI consulting and engineering across projects in the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and Germany
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
3 years

Machine Learning and Data Science Engineer

FedEx/TNT

  • Contributed to logistics route optimization, adaptive experimentation, pricing and churn prediction
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018
3 years

Machine Learning and Software Engineer

DVM.news

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (8 years), Professional Services (8 years), Education (5 years), Media and Entertainment (5 years), Banking and Finance (3 years), and Arts and Crafts (3 years).

Information Technology
Professional Services
Education
Media and Entertainment
Banking and Finance
Arts and Crafts

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 Information Technology (10 years), Research and Development (9 years), Business Intelligence (8 years), Product Development (6 years), Marketing (3 years), and Operations (3 years).

Information Technology
Research and Development
Business Intelligence
Product Development
Marketing
Operations

Summary

Versatile data science, machine learning, and AI professional with 8 years of experience across diverse projects, spanning from startups to large multinational corporations, as well as high impact publications. Pre-ChatGPT AI Dinosaur who entered GenAI in 2020. Collaboration with many big players in the field.

Expertise includes defining and validating data requirements, creating impactful Proof of Concepts, seamlessly transitioning prototypes to production, leading technical teams, and effectively communicating insights in workshops and C-level meetings.

Committed to delivering high-quality data and AI products, excelling in high-stakes situations by skillfully addressing complex and time-sensitive challenges through a blend of technical proficiency and strategic communication.

Skills

Industries:

  • Banking
  • Logistics
  • Publishing
  • Industrial Ai &Manufacturing
  • Software Andai As A Service
  • Public Sector
  • Retail

Technologies:

  • Python
  • Sql
  • Nosql
  • Cloud
  • Azure
  • Aws
  • Google Cloud
  • Pytorch
  • Deep Learning
  • Large Language Models (Llm)
  • Open Source
  • Openai
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Science
  • Generative Ai
  • Computer Vision

Skills:

  • Coding: Python, R, Sql, Latex, . . .
  • Frameworks: Pytorch, Tensorflow, Scikit Learn, H20, Xgboost, Lightgbm, Fastapi, Mlflow
  • Gen Ai & Llms: Openai, Azure, Open Source Llama 2, Mistral And Mixtral, Dalle 2 And 3, Prompt Engineering, Research, Architecture, Governance, Rag
  • Databases: Mysql, Postgresql, Nosql, Mongodb, Spark, Various Graph Databases
  • Deployment: Aws, Azure, Pega, Google Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Github, Pegasystems
  • Misc.: Academic Research, Teaching, Training, Consultation, Latex Typesetting And Publishing, Pegasystems Implementation

Languages

English
Advanced
Dutch
Advanced
German
Elementary

Education

Oct 2020 - Present

Eindhoven University and Tigburg University

Ph.D. Artificial Intelligence, Computational Experimentation & Personalisation · Artificial Intelligence · Eindhoven, Netherlands

Oct 2014 - Jun 2018

Radboud University

M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence, Machine- and Deep Learning, AI · Artificial Intelligence · Nijmegen, Netherlands

Oct 2011 - Jun 2014

University Osnabrueck

B.Sc. Cognitive Science, Machine Learning, Virtual reality · Cognitive Science · Osnabrück, Germany

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Using LLMs in automatic app generation, Large Language Models in Marketing, Senior Technical Manager Generative AI and Machine Learning.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Using LLMs in automatic app generation at Deta.space.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Deta.space, German Central Banking Provider, Schulz & Krill Advisory A.G., Vernaio GmbH, and Theater of Artificial Intelligence.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Education. Thomas also has some experience in Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Banking and Finance, and Arts and Crafts.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Research and Development (R&D), and Business Intelligence. Thomas also has some experience in Product Development, Marketing, and Operations.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Education.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

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

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Doctorate in Artificial Intelligence from Eindhoven University and Tigburg University, a Master in Artificial Intelligence from Radboud University and a Bachelor in Cognitive Science from University Osnabrueck.

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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