Who am I?#

I am Sebastian, a freelance data scientist, AI/ML expert, and tech lead. I have a PhD in machine learning and neuroscience from the University of Freiburg (Germany), and a background in electronics engineering.

What experience do I bring?#

Over the past 10 years, I have worked across academia, corporate, and startups, bringing AI/ML solutions to life across a wide range of domains—from developing cutting-edge, clinical-grade brain-computer interfaces (feel free to check out my publications, if you are curious), to handling massive datasets for building AI/ML products in corporate environment, and giving non-technical teams the insights they need to make smart decisions at PepsiCo.

Who do I work with?#

I work with companies to identify valuable (and quantifiable!) AI/ML opportunities, translating business problems into technical designs, developing proof-of-concepts, and building the teams and infrastructure needed to deploy scalable solutions into production.

I also work with existing tech teams, providing support on the R&D-heavy side of AI/ML and data science projects.

What am I really good at?#

While I have significant experience across a wide range of ML techniques, from classic to deep learning models for image, audio, text, and all sorts of data (even brain data)—both teaching as well as in real-world scenarios—, I have particularly deep expertise in time-series analysis and using AI/ML in data-scarce environments.

I also love tinkering around with hardware prototypes.

About my working style#

People I work with can expect a problem solver and a builder, with an impact/value-driven approach. I bring deep technical knowledge, scientific rigor, and a strong desire to understand business/domain specific needs and constraints. I enjoy working in fast-paced, interdisciplinary environments where learning fast and cross-functional teamwork are key. I also like mentoring more junior colleagues—I think I am a good communicator and love to help others grow. Finally, if you’re into it, I’m always up for geeking out about drums, mountains, or psychology.

Feel free to reach out, either about specific projects or just to chat. I am always more than happy to connect.