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Christian Saba

Research Associate – AI Consultant

Christian Saba
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Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany

Experience

Aug 2021 - Aug 2025
4 years 1 month

Research Associate – AI Consultant

Fraunhofer IAO

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Position Summary
Research Associate – AI Consultant at Fraunhofer IAO
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Information Technology
Quality Assurance
Research and Development
  • Developed NLP and LLM POCs for use in manufacturing companies
  • Applied advanced machine learning algorithms to analyze production data and develop custom data pipelines for quality assurance
  • Designed and led the IAO basic seminar on AI in industry, including hands-on training modules
Nov 2019 - Oct 2020
1 year

Master's thesis student – Acceptance of artificial intelligence and data-driven processes

WZL Aachen – Fraunhofer IAO

Expertise details
Position Summary
Master's thesis student – Acceptance of artificial intelligence and data-driven processes at WZL Aachen – Fraunhofer IAO
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Research and Development
  • Developed a user-centered concept for AI-based assistance systems
  • Conducted causality analyses to evaluate acceptance factors using structural equation models
  • Conducted meta-analyses and built databases
Dec 2017 - Apr 2020
2 years 5 months

Working student – Project support 4.0 / AI

Fraunhofer IAO

Expertise details
Position Summary
Working student – Project support 4.0 / AI at Fraunhofer IAO
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Project Management
Research and Development
  • Prepared workshop content for Industry 4.0 and digitalization/transformation projects
  • Evaluated AI algorithms for industrial use in value chains
  • Supported the development and delivery of IT presentations at the 'Future Work Lab' innovation lab for regional and international industry partners
May 2017 - Dec 2017
8 months

Bachelor's thesis student – Digital twin

WZL Aachen – Fraunhofer IPT

Expertise details
Position Summary
Bachelor's thesis student – Digital twin at WZL Aachen – Fraunhofer IPT
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Business Areas
Product Development
Research and Development
  • Developed a concept for bidirectional information exchange between design and manufacturing in turbomachinery
  • Analyzed the potential of digital twins for manufacturing turbine blades (blisks)
Nov 2016 - Mar 2017
5 months

Intern – New engine quality management

Daimler AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Intern – New engine quality management at Daimler AG
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Quality Assurance
  • Prepared quality metrics and compiled KPI dashboards for management
  • Optimized quality tools
  • Handled sample control and maturity management for engine projects
Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
3 months

Intern – Mechanical Engineering

A.W. Faber-Castell Peru

Expertise details
Position Summary
Intern – Mechanical Engineering at A.W. Faber-Castell Peru
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Production
Quality Assurance
  • Machining processes
  • Plastics molding processes
  • Measuring, testing and quality control

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, and Automotive.

Manufacturing
Aerospace and Defense
Automotive
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Research and Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development, and Business Intelligence.

Research and Development
Quality Assurance
Information Technology
Project Management
Product Development
Business Intelligence
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Summary

Ambitious Production Engineering graduate with solid hands-on experience in artificial intelligence.

I strive to develop groundbreaking AI solutions – especially in generative AI and language models – and optimize data-driven processes in a focused and efficient way.

Skills

  • Python, Tf (4.5/5)
  • Llm, Rags (4/5)
  • N8n, Make (4/5)
  • Postgresql (3.5/5)
  • Docker (3.5/5)
  • Html, Css (3/5)
  • Agile Project Management
  • Innovation And Creativity
  • Quantitative And Analytical Expertise
  • Excellent Collaboration
  • Proactive Approach
  • Technology Affinity
  • Critical Problem-solving Skills

Languages

Spanish
Native
German
Advanced
English
Intermediate
French
Elementary

Education

Apr 2018 - Oct 2020

RWTH Aachen

Master of Science in Production Engineering · Production Engineering · Aachen, Germany

Oct 2010 - Dec 2017

RWTH Aachen

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Aachen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Project Management Seminar

Kefalos

Project Acquisition Seminar

Kefalos

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6
Experience in Manufacturing 7 y
Avg length 1 y 5 m
Longest experience 4 y

Expertise

Recent roles Research Associate – AI Consultant, Master's thesis student – Acceptance of artificial intelligence and data-driven processes, Working student – Project support 4.0 / AI
Main industries Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive
Main business areas Research and Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 2

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Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany.

What languages does Christian speak?

Christian speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Intermediate), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christian would be well-suited for roles such as: Research Associate – AI Consultant, Master's thesis student – Acceptance of artificial intelligence and data-driven processes, Working student – Project support 4.0 / AI.

What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Research Associate – AI Consultant at Fraunhofer IAO.

What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for Fraunhofer IAO.

Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology. Christian also has some experience in Project Management, Product Development, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development.

What is Christian's education?

Christian holds a Master in Production Engineering from RWTH Aachen and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen.

Does Christian have any certificates?

Christian has 2 certificates. These include: Project Management Seminar and Project Acquisition Seminar.

What is the availability of Christian?

Christian is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christian?

Christian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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