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Denis Karakoc

@deniskarakoc

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Full-stack AI Engineer with expertise in advanced AI systems.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth in AI and machine learning.

I am a full-stack AI Engineer with extensive experience in every step of an AI project, from strategic planning and team leadership to hands-on development and deployment. My expertise spans the entire data value creation life cycle, enabling me to build and productionize advanced AI systems that drive significant business impact.

In my current role as Principal AI Engineer at Deep Content by Heise, I architected an AI strategy that led to a new product launch and a 20% growth in annual recurring revenue. I have successfully led teams to deliver high-impact AI projects on time, while also optimizing system architecture and cloud infrastructure to achieve 99.9% uptime and ensure GDPR compliance.

Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to innovate and improve processes, such as developing machine learning models that enhance prediction accuracy and automate complex tasks. I am passionate about mentoring junior team members and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages learning and growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Principal AI Engineer

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Deep Content by Heise

Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)

Architected and rolled out a cohesive AI strategy that aligned RD efforts with commercial goals, leading to the launch of a new AI-driven product and contributing to a 20% growth in annual recurring revenue. Defined and implemented an AI roadmap that prioritized high-impact projects, improving customer satisfaction and time to market for new features.

AI Roadmap Team Leadership

Lead Consultant AI & Machine Learning

Devoteam

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Promoted to lead developer, taking on the role of team lead in internal and external projects. Created 4 reusable demo applications used by Sales colleagues for over 50 client presentations, leading to an estimated 30% increase in proposal conversion rates.

Team Leadership Generative AI LLM Project Management

Senior Consultant AI & Machine Learning

Devoteam

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Worked on several projects for clients in various industries as a senior AI developer in a tech consultancy. Designed data pipelines, scheduling, storage, and downstream consuming reports in a microservice application used productively by a field team.

Data Pipelines Machine Learning Computer Vision Microservices Data Modeling

Data Scientist

Conny

Jun 2021 - Present (4 years)

As the first member of a legal tech company’s data science team, laid the foundation for successful machine learning applications and their integration into the company’s processes. Designed and productionized machine learning models automating legal document analysis, reducing review time by 4 hours per week per employee and improving document processing throughput by 20%.

Machine Learning Data Science Business Intelligence SQL GDPR Compliance

Machine Learning Engineering Consultant

Scandio

Nov 2020 - Present (4 years 7 months)

Worked on productionizing machine learning models in a cloud-based microservice architecture for a global fleet of IoT smart-home devices as a Machine Learning Engineer in an Agile team of software developers.

Machine Learning Engineering Cloud Architecture Microservices IoT Agile

Cloud Solutions Developer

TKH

Sep 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Co-developed a general-purpose API connecting to the big three cloud providers to facilitate data storage and retrieval in a unified programmatic workflow as a freelancer during university studies. This product is now used by a Dutch tech company’s data science team in their streamlined data operations.

API Development Data Storage Project Management Software Licensing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Freie Universität Berlin

Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy and Political Science

Pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree with a dual focus on Philosophy and Political Science. This interdisciplinary study enhanced critical thinking and analytical skills.

Carl-Friedrich-von-Siemens-Gymnasium

Abitur, General Studies

Obtained the Abitur, a German secondary school leaving certificate. This qualification prepared for higher education and provided a broad academic background.

McMinnville High School

Honorary US High School Diploma, General Studies

Awarded an Honorary US High School Diploma during a period of study in the United States. This experience provided exposure to the American education system.

Radboud University

Bachelor of Science, Artificial Intelligence

Completed a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Artificial Intelligence. This program provided a strong foundation in AI principles and applications.