Thomas Rost

High Profile Machine Learning and Data Science Projects

Munich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025
1 year
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Deta.space

Using LLMs in automatic app generation - Contributed to the development of a project enabling users to describe an app. Implemented a loop where an LLM generates code, and a CV model validates user descriptions.

Jan 2022 - Present
2 years 3 months
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German Central Banking Provider

Large Language Models in Marketing - 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 2022 - Present
2 years 3 months

Senior Technical Manager Generative AI and Machine Learning

Schulz & Krill Advisory A.G.

Managed process digitalization for the German State Theater and contributed to Data Science in Compliance at a Large German Bank.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
1 year
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Fraunhofer

Workshop 'Additive Manufacturing Alliance' - Contributed to workshops on additive manufacturing processes.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
1 year

Specialist, Machine Learning in industrial manufacturing processes

Vernaio GmbH

Analyzed customer requirements and collaborated with engineering teams.

Jan 2021 - Present
3 years 3 months
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Theater of Artificial Intelligence

Collaborated on a project between Gen AI and Humans.

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
2 years

Senior Specialist Data Science, AI and Machine Learning

PegaSystems GmbH

Led teams and implemented algorithms, including NLP and Graph DBs

Jan 2020 - Present
4 years 3 months
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CBS, UBA, others

GenAI in Academia - Conducted around 15 workshops and classes for university students in the 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 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year
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Jumbo Omnichannel B.V.

Implemented recommendation systems and led Data Quality Initiatives.

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year

Specialist Consulting and Development

Scailable B.V.

Deployed Machine Learning for industrual applications on the Edge, analyzed customer requirements, and implemented solutions for Computer Vision using Deep Learning models.

Jan 2020 - Present
5 years 3 months
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InnovAItions.xyz

Worked on optimizing personas for Large Language Models.

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
2 years
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Ippen Digital GmbH & co KG

Managed a team of Data Scientists, implemented algorithms, and contributed to projects.

Jan 2018 - Present
7 years 3 months
Germany

Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Self Employed

Industries: Banking, Logistics, Publishing, Industrial AI & Manufacturing, Software and AI 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

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
3 years
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FedEx/TNT

Contributed to logistics route optimization, adaptive experimentation, pricing, and churn prediction.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2019
3 years

Machine Learning and Software Engineer

DVM.news

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Open Source LLMs

Minimizing and deploying Open Source LLMs - Worked on a confidential project involving LLMs for knowledge retrieval. Ensured local deployment due to sensitive data.

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Peaks

Contributed to the development of an adaptive experimentation toolbox in a pre-alpha stage.

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. Industries: Banking, Logistics, Publishing, Industrial AI & Manufacturing, Software and AI 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

Languages

English
Native
German
Advanced

Education

Oct 2020 - Present

Eindhoven University and Tigburg University

Artificial Intelligence, Computational Experimentation & Personalisation · Netherlands

Oct 2014 - Jun 2018

Radboud University

Artificial Intelligence, Machine- and Deep Learning, AI · Netherlands

Oct 2011 - Jun 2014

University Osnabrueck

Cognitive Science, Machine Learning, Virtual Reality · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn