Jun 2021 - Present: co-head of product, responsible for data science and technologyNov 2020 - Present: member of the executive leadership team, reporting to the CEOas co-head of product:• Rebuilt product team from scratch with strong customer feedback loops, autonomy and responsiveness• Launch "Line Efficiency" tool to optimize SKU productivity and improve economic and environmental sustainabilityas head of data science:* Developed new consumer insights methodologies based on choice-based conjoint analysis, TURF analysis, classical statistical techniques and machine learning* Developed methods to estimate and attribute ROI* Collaborated with enterprise retail brands on advanced analytics projects focused on customer understanding, price optimization and sustainability

• Advise on business and technology strategy and vision. • Review OKRs and engineering budgets. • Provide mentorship and coaching to next-generation engineering and product leadership.

High quality online access panels and semi-custom market research solutions• Built startup minimal viable product (MVP) and scaled to support profitable market research company with 35 employees and $3+ million revenue. • Provided transparent technical decision making, management and leadership using OKRs, KPIs, health metrics and budget planning. • Introduced artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science into core business processes. • Built a reinforcement learning based automation tool.• Recruited, managed and lead team of 8 engineers with a focus on alignment of personal growth and company mission and objectives. • Mentored multiple university research thesis projects. • Continuously pushed for excellence in engineering and devops.Stack • Mobile: Android, iOS• Frontend: ReactJS• Full-Stack & Backend: Ruby, Rails, Sinatra. • Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, Redis. • Deployment: Kubernetes, AWS, Google Cloud. • Machine Learning: Python, scikit-learn, TensorFlow

GDPR-compliance for highly regulated industriesI supported the founders during a pivoting phase with hands-on advice on strategy, product development and code. Stack: Python/Django, PostgreSQL, AWS

Data-driven crisis prevention for people with mental disorders• Started company out of a passion for mental health and artificial intelligence. • Built medical app for data-driven crisis prevention for people with mental disorders. • Provided transparent technical decision making and strategic direction to achieve lean execution. • Worked in close partnership with research groups at Charite University Hospital Berlin. • Secured federal research grants totalling > $1 million.• Harnessed recruiting and management skills to lead team of 4 engineers with a focus on personal growth and engineering excellence.Stack: • Mobile: React Native, Android• Backend & APIs: Go, PostgreSQL• Deployment: Kubernetes, Google Cloud• Machine Learning: Python, scikit-learn, TensorFlow

Lowering barriers for civic engagement through online shopping micro-donations• Built a profitable social business with a mission to encourage civic engagement.• Lead exit negotiations and acquisition by a competitor. • Executed technical projects and project engineering with a passion for excellence. • Hired and built a cross-functional team of 12 with low turnover and high output. Stack: Ruby on Rails, MySQL, Redis

• Used computational methods to bridge between statistical condensed matter physics and quantum gravity research. • Produced 2 publications with 103 citations as of May 2019.