AI Engineer & Data Engineer & Python Developer & Quantum Computing Scientist

Experienced Python developer and Data Scientist with a Ph.D. in Physics, skilled in scientific data processing, computational analysis, and software development. Proficient in developing reproducible data-processing pipelines, processing large datasets, and implementing algorithms. Recent projects include migrating an image-processing workflow to Python and developing a local AI assistant application. Strong technical skills in Python, data engineering, AI/ML, and software engineering. Previous experience includes embedded software development and HPC systems operation.

Physics and Informatics Teacher (02/2025 - present)

• The candidate teaches programming and computational methods, including C++, MATLAB and Wolfram Mathematica.
• Develops programming exercises and explains algorithms, mathematical and computational concepts.

HPC Systems Operator (08/2024 - 10/2024)

• Maintained Linux-based virtual servers and computing environments using Ansible across RHEL, Rocky Linux, CentOS and AlmaLinux.
• Automated administrative tasks and worked with computing infrastructure, virtualization and troubleshooting in an HPC environment.

Optical Engineer (02/2024 - 04/2024)

• Created optical computer simulations for the automotive industry using CREO + SPEOS and CATIA.

Embedded Software Engineer (01/2023 - 01/2024)

• Designed, implemented and documented software for automotive embedded systems within a Scrum team.
• Worked with MATLAB/Simulink and C code.
• Participated in software development, debugging and quality processes using MXAM and Axivion.

Research Scientist / Postdoctoral Researcher (10/2014 - 08/2022)

• Developed computational methods for experimental plasma research and processed large experimental datasets.
• Designed data-processing workflows, implemented algorithms for quantitative parameter extraction, performed data validation, uncertainty evaluation and statistical analysis, and developed MATLAB-based scientific software.
• Worked with high-speed cameras, laser diagnostics, Schlieren imaging, electric probes, photodiodes and PC oscilloscopes.
• Collaborated with researchers from different scientific and engineering disciplines and contributed to peer-reviewed publications.

Visiting Postdoctoral Researcher (10/2020 - 03/2021)

• Conducted research on Schlieren imaging of cold plasma and advanced optical diagnostics.