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Tobias Reinerth

Senior Data Scientist

Tobias Reinerth
Munich, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present
1 year 7 months

Senior Data Scientist

Lyft

  • Improved error rate in Speed Limit elements from 24% to 8% by implementing an LLM pipeline on detected objects (with natural lower bound of 6% as image coverage is only 94%).
  • Extensive ML modeling of Routing Cost Function (objective function, features, hyperparameters, training data generation) which led to setting the foundation for a rebuild of a more flexible setup.
  • Initiated the first Prioritization Framework for Data Curation Ops ($2M annual organizational expenses) which moves away from daily quotas and now optimizes for ‘expected business value per time unit’, achieving around 5-7% efficiency improvement.
  • Close collaboration with Software Engineering & Data Engineering as well as Product & Operations.
Jan 2022 - Jun 2024
2 years 6 months

Senior Data Scientist

Gopuff

  • Reduced network-wide Driver Cost per Order by around 8% through optimizing batching decisions via Objective Function.
  • End-to-end ownership over modeling Wait Pay (for idle scheduled drivers) to balance demand and supply.
  • Built the first production models for pickup & drop-off times to enable dynamic per-trip pricing.
  • Improved both pre-order ETA & post-order ETA model accuracy via updated feature pipelines by around 10% and 25%, respectively and improved travel time accuracy for both cars & bikes via post-processing model by around 4% and 7%, respectively.
Jul 2020 - Nov 2021
1 year 5 months
Berlin, Germany

Head of Data & Operations

GlassDollar

  • Developed and implemented startup discovery rankings end-to-end from data acquisition to publishing.
  • Quantified impact of clients' innovation projects with startups through business case calculation totaling over €50m.
  • Recruited engineers, venture analysts, and sales staff - growing a remote-first team from 5 to 28 people within 15 months.
  • Owned financial planning (for over €100k MRR) and maintained investor relations with 14 business angels.
Feb 2018 - Jun 2020
2 years 5 months
Munich, Germany

Co-founder & COO

RideBee

  • Implemented the matching & pricing algorithm for our ridesharing application using geospatial data.
  • Translated tracking analytics of over 900 users into product roadmap (for iOS, Android & Web App).
  • Owned financial planning and successful fundraising of 6-figure amounts.
  • Acquired and onboarded SaaS customers totaling over €50k ARR.
Jan 2012 - Dec 2017
6 years

Data Scientist / Data Analyst

MTU Aero Engines; Bosch Siemens Home Appliances; Airbus; LV1871

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Transportation (6.5 years), Aerospace and Defense (6 years), Insurance (6 years), Manufacturing (6 years), Information Technology (2.5 years), and Professional Services (1.5 years).

Transportation
Aerospace and Defense
Insurance
Manufacturing
Information Technology
Professional Services

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 Business Intelligence (11 years), Operations (5.5 years), Product Development (4 years), Finance (4 years), and Sales (2.5 years).

Business Intelligence
Operations
Product Development
Finance
Sales

Skills

  • Gre Test: Quantitative Reasoning: 170/170, Verbal Reasoning: 154/170, Analytical Writing: 4.0/6.0
  • Python (Esp. Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib, Xgboost, Keras, Scikit-learn)
  • Sql (Postgresql, Trino)
  • Mixed-integer Programming Solvers (Gurobi, Fico Xpress)
  • Aws
  • Bigquery
  • Mode Analytics
  • Looker
  • Snowflake
  • Databricks
  • Spark
  • Dbt
  • Interests: Sports, Reading, Meeting Friends, Traveling

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Education

Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

Collège des Ingénieurs

MBA · Paris, France

Oct 2014 - Dec 2016

Technical University of Munich

Master of Science · Mathematics in Operations Research · Munich, Germany · 1.2 on a scale of 1-5 (Top 5%)

May 2011 - Jul 2014

Technical University of Munich

Bachelor of Science · Mathematics · Munich, Germany · 1.6 on a scale of 1-5 (Top 10%)

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Certifications & licenses

Volleyball C-Level Coaching License

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Where is Tobias based?

Tobias is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Tobias speak?

Tobias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Tobias have?

Tobias has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Tobias has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Tobias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tobias be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tobias would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Data Scientist, Head of Data & Operations, Co-founder & COO.

What is Tobias's latest experience?

Tobias's most recent position is Senior Data Scientist at Lyft.

What companies has Tobias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tobias has worked for Lyft, Gopuff, and GlassDollar.

Which industries is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Aerospace and Defense, and Insurance. Tobias also has some experience in Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in business areas like Business Intelligence, Operations, and Product Development. Tobias also has some experience in Finance and Sales.

Which industries has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Operations, and Product Development.

What is Tobias's education?

Tobias holds a Master from Collège des Ingénieurs, a Master in Mathematics in Operations Research from Technical University of Munich and a Bachelor in Mathematics from Technical University of Munich.

Does Tobias have any certificates?

Tobias has 1 certificate: Volleyball C-Level Coaching License.

What is the availability of Tobias?

Tobias is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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