OVOliver Vogelgesang
@olivervogelgesang
Machine Learning Engineer with expertise in AI and data-driven solutions.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I'm a Machine Learning Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, specializing in AI, deep learning, and data-driven problem solving. My career has been marked by significant roles in senior IT and product management within global banks and investment firms. I excel at building predictive models and deploying Generative AI solutions that align technical innovation with business objectives.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments, particularly in trading and risk management. My recent projects have focused on applying advanced machine learning techniques, including supervised learning and natural language processing, to solve complex business challenges. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to drive impactful results and contribute to innovative projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Prompt Engineer
Outlier AI
Dec 2024 - Present (5 months)
• Wrote and evaluated prompts for text classification and generation tasks
• Compared model responses for quality ranking and preference evaluation
TA• Completed capstone ML projects using CNNs, NLP models, and model optimization
• Reduced epoch training time from 64s to 1s using CUDA
• Improved accuracy from 73% to 92% on image classification project
• Top-3 placement in Loan Default Prediction Hackathon (88.23% accuracy)
Senior Product Owner
Edward Jones
Dec 2022 - Feb 2024 (1 year 2 months)
• Managed Bloomberg TOMS and a proprietary trading platforms
• Led Scrum meetings, requirement gathering, and test planning
• Provided end-to-end business support for fixed income trading workflows
Senior Business Analyst
Alliance Global Investors
Dec 2019 - Sep 2021 (1 year 9 months)
• Supported Bloomberg AIM with compliance and trade rule setups
• Used Python for XML data processing and statistical reporting
Senior Release Manager
Deutsche Bank AG
May 2012 - Jun 2018 (6 years 1 month)
• Led SDLC deployments and release management in private banking
• Coordinated releases across mainframe and midrange environments
Senior Application Manager
Commerzbank AG
Nov 2000 - Dec 2011 (11 years 1 month)
• Maintained Bloomberg TOMS and trade flow systems
• Managed DR tests, compliance configurations, and trade feeds
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SASGZ Bank AG
Bankkaufmann / Bank Officer, Finance
1988 - 1990
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Website
vogelgesang.aiSkills
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