Philipp Großer - Machine Learning Engineer

Q: Where is Philipp based?

Philipp is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Philipp speak?

Philipp speaks the following languages: German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Philipp have?

Philipp has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Philipp has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Philipp may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Philipp's latest experience?

Philipp's most recent position is Machine Learning Engineer at docmetric GmbH .

Q: What companies has Philipp worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Philipp has worked for docmetric GmbH , Flaschenpost SE , MedModels , AstraZeneca, Amgen , and Vodafone Deutschland GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Philipp most experienced in?

Philipp is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Education . Philipp also has some experience in Government and Administration , Media and Entertainment , and Biotechnology .

Q: Which business areas is Philipp most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Philipp worked in recently?

Philipp has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Education .

Q: Which business areas has Philipp worked in recently?

Philipp has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Research and Development .

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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 8 months

Machine Learning Engineer

docmetric GmbH

Analyzed patient data for various clients
Developed complex analysis pipelines
Performed quality assurance on methods

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

Team Lead Data Science

Flaschenpost SE

Led the Data Science team of 8 data scientists and data engineers
Hired new data scientists, conducted over 50 interviews
Conceptualized and developed a new software application, including the "Green Delivery Window"

Jan 2021 - Present

5 years 8 months

Founder & Head of Methodology

MedModels

Lead AI Engineer
Developed a comprehensive Python library for medical data analysis, including modules for data synthesis, patient matching, medical concept embeddings, treatment effect estimation, predictive modeling, data visualization, and explainable AI for medical data
Used LLMs to analyze medical free text
Funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action based on a resolution of the German Bundestag

Jan 2021 - Dec 2024

4 years

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

AstraZeneca, Amgen

Led a data science team of 7 developers
Developed advanced machine learning algorithms to synthesize German health insurance data
Provided scientific leadership for experimental data science implementations
Led the evaluation of large language models (LLMs) for use in data synthesis

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Vodafone Deutschland GmbH

Designed and technically developed a proof-of-concept prototype for predictive maintenance analysis of physical infrastructure
Led a data science team

Jan 2019 - Present

7 years 8 months

Public Speaker

Various

Chaos Computer Club (2020)
re:publica (2019)
Goethe Institute Kyiv (2019)
TINCON (2019)
Google Zukunftswerkstatt (since 2020)
Digital Media Woman Podcast (2021)
Bitkom Big-Data.AI Summit (2022)

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

3 years

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

Bayer AG

Development of deep learning models to predict cardiovascular events
Use of extensive patient data to run and analyze the models
Leadership of a development team for comparative analysis of the effectiveness of anticoagulant drugs (survival analyses)

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

1 year

Machine Learning Engineer

Deutsche Bahn AG

Design, development, and deployment of a chatbot for complex legal queries
Implementation in Python
Data cleaning and processing of unstructured data using fuzzy matching logic

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

1 year

Machine Learning Engineer

JustWatch GmbH

Design, development, and deployment of a recommendation system for TV shows and movies on a major streaming platform
Recommendation system based on collaborative filtering

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

1 year

Machine Learning Engineer

Scutix GmbH (WirSol)

Design, development, and deployment of a predictive maintenance tool for multiple data centers
Processing numerous IoT data streams

Jan 2017 - Present

9 years 8 months

University Lecturer in Machine Learning

FOM Hochschule

University lecturer in Data Science and Machine Learning with modules like "Apply Programming in Python" and "Big Data Analytics"
Supervised over 20 bachelor's and master's theses in Data Science and Machine Learning

Jan 2017 - Present

9 years 8 months

Lead Data Scientist

Open Discourse

Developed the most comprehensive search engine for plenary protocols in the German Bundestag
The search engine offers full-text search and topic-specific analysis for every word ever recorded in the German Bundestag since 1949

Jan 2016 - Present

10 years 8 months

Founder & Head of AI

Limebit GmbH

As a machine learning agency, we carried out numerous projects for clients like Bayer AG, Wikimedia Deutschland, Deutsche Bahn, VW, and various universities.
As the lead AI engineer, I oversee methods and approaches in all projects.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2016

6 years

IT Consultant

IBM Deutschland GmbH

Six years working as an IT consultant, focusing on large digital transformation projects in Europe
Collaborated with clients such as Beiersdorf, Puma, and PepsiCo

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Professional Services, Education, Government and Administration, Media and Entertainment, and Biotechnology.

Information Technology

Professional Services

Education

Government and Administration

Media and Entertainment

Biotechnology

Business Area Experience

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

Information Technology

Project Management

Research and Development

Business Intelligence

Product Development

Strategy

Summary

As a Managing Data Scientist, I have many years of proven experience leading data science teams.

Skills

Python (Numpy, Pandas, Pytorch, Tensorflow, Keras, Scikit-Learn, Matplotlib, Plotly, Seaborn, Lifelines)
Javascript
Java
Php
Azure
Aws
Docker
Sql
Postgres
Elastic Search
Github
Gitlab
Power Bi
Jira
Notion
Llms

Languages

German

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2016 - Jun 2018

University of Potsdam

M.Sc. in Business Informatics · Business Informatics · Potsdam, Germany

Oct 2011 - Jun 2014

HWR Berlin

B.Sc. in Business Informatics · Business Informatics · Berlin, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Information Technology 15.5 y

Avg length 4 y 6 m

Longest experience 10 y 7 m

Expertise

Recent roles Machine Learning Engineer, Team Lead Data Science, Founder & Head of Methodology

Main industries Information Technology, Professional Services, Education

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

May 2025

Last Update

May 2026

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Philipp is based in Berlin, Germany.

Philipp speaks the following languages: German (Intermediate).

Philipp has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Philipp has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Philipp may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Philipp would be well-suited for roles such as: Machine Learning Engineer, Team Lead Data Science, Founder & Head of Methodology.

Philipp's most recent position is Machine Learning Engineer at docmetric GmbH.

In recent years, Philipp has worked for docmetric GmbH, Flaschenpost SE, MedModels, AstraZeneca, Amgen, and Vodafone Deutschland GmbH.

Philipp is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Education. Philipp also has some experience in Government and Administration, Media and Entertainment, and Biotechnology.

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

Philipp has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Education.

Philipp has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Research and Development.

Philipp holds a Master in Business Informatics from University of Potsdam and a Bachelor in Business Informatics from HWR Berlin.

Philipp is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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