Wolfgang Dafert
@wolfgangdafert
Results-driven AI Engineer and Project Manager with 9+ years experience.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I am a self-organized and results-driven AI Engineer and Project Manager with over 9 years of experience leading software development teams. For the past 2 years, I have specialized in generative AI solutions, demonstrating a proven ability to ship innovative AI applications. My expertise spans large language models (LLMs), cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure, and Agile project management methodologies.
Currently, I work as an AI Consultant, where I design and develop LLM-powered solutions that automate complex student evaluations, significantly improving educational outcomes. I have successfully implemented prompt engineering and evaluation frameworks that have reduced content production time by 50%. My experience also includes coordinating with cross-functional teams to align AI features with user needs, ensuring that the solutions I deliver are impactful and effective.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
GenAI Consultant and Dev
Audaciouscode
May 2022 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Developed and deployed custom Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and
chatbot solutions for clients utilizing fine-tuned LLMs hosted on Runpod and
AWS SageMaker.
Backend development in Python/FAst API, integrating LangChain for streamlined
query handling and Guardrails to enhance prompt security.
Open WebUI, Gradio, Telegram and several other AI chat frontends.
AI Consultant and Implementation
May 2024 - Feb 2025 (9 months)
Design and develop LLM-powered (GPT4o and Gemini) solutions for teacher
support, automating complex student evaluation with the OpenAI o1 model, and
improving educational outcomes
Chief Technological Officer
Unison Media
Jan 2021 - Mar 2023 (2 years 2 months)
Defined and implemented the technical vision and strategy for a New York-based
media agency, overseeing the development and project management teams.
Spearheaded the adoption of a Zoho intranet, SOPs, and training manuals to
optimize staff efficiency, automate business processes, and streamline website
development.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TU Braunschweig
Masters, Psychology/Usability
1998 - 2003
Grade: 3.5
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Portugal
Austria
PolandWebsite
wolfgangdafert.comSalary expectations
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