Experience

  1. Data Scientist

    GfK - An NIQ Company
    • Led client projects involving machine learning workflows, from initial scoping to final presentations, ensuring timely and effective delivery of insights.
    • Optimized workflows and automated processes, improving the efficiency and scalability of standard product development.
    • Developed and implemented advanced geostatistical algorithms to support data-driven decision-making in geomarketing.
    • Designed and deployed interactive R Shiny dashboards, enabling dynamic geospatial analysis and visualization for clients.

  2. Junior Research Specialist

    GfK - An NIQ Company
    • Calculated international socioeconomic and purchasing power indicators to support market analysis.
    • Developed innovative tools for data analysis and visualization, leveraging R and geospatial frameworks.
    • Maintained and enhanced R packages and Shiny applications for internal and client-facing use.
    • Delivered actionable insights through in-depth data analyses and professional client presentations.

  3. Student Research Assistant – Digital Health Geographies Group

    FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
    • Designed algorithms for spatial and statistical modeling, integrating R and C++ to address complex data challenges.
    • Conducted remote sensing and census data analysis to support health geography research.
    • Contributed to scientific publications on spatial epidemiology and urban green forestry.

  4. GIS and Remote Sensing Assistant

    FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
    • Processed optical satellite and TanDEM-X datasets using R and Shell, enhancing geospatial research workflows.
    • Georeferenced glaciers with precision in QGIS and ArcGIS, supporting climate change studies.

Education

  1. B.Sc. in Physical Geography

    FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

    Final grade: 1.5 | GPA: 3.6/4.0

    Thesis on Associations between multiple greenspace exposures and symptoms of depression. Supervised by Prof. Dr. Blake Walker.

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  2. B.Sc. in Applied mathematics and physics

    TH Ohm Nürnberg
Skills
Programming & GIS
R

Expert
C++

Intermediate
HTML, CSS

Intermediate
SQL

Intermediate
Python

Beginner
C#

Beginner
QGIS & ESRI ArcGIS

Advanced
Soft Skills
Leadership

Guiding team members and managing client projects from planning to delivery.
Communication

Tailoring complex technical content for diverse audiences through presentations and visualizations.
Problem-Solving

Applying structured approaches to address challenges and deliver data-driven solutions.
Collaboration

Leading and contributing to cross-functional teams in dynamic environments.
Adaptability

Flexibly aligning deliverables with client feedback and evolving project scopes.