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Falk Young - About Me

About Me

Hi there, my name is Falk. After spending several years working as a Data Engineer, I am now following my passion for robotics. My goal is to bring Humanoid Robots to life, and to make them accessible to everyone who is in need of a helping hand.

Professional Experience

Data Engineer

tonies, Dec 2021 - Nov 2024 (2 yrs 11 mos)

  • Architected and maintained robust ELT pipelines using Python, Airflow, and Prefect, improving data processing efficiency
  • Implemented comprehensive data quality and performance testing frameworks, reducing data errors
  • Designed and deployed scalable AWS infrastructure using Docker, CloudFormation, and Terraform, ensuring high availability and reliability
  • Optimized data transformation processes with dbt
  • Developed intuitive data applications using Streamlit, increasing stakeholder data accessibility

Data Engineer

Adviqo, Jul 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 yr 6 mos)

  • Designed and implemented end-to-end data pipelines using Python, SQL, and AWS services
  • Integrated diverse external data sources into a centralized data lake and warehouse, enabling comprehensive cross-source analytics
  • Developed and maintained high-performance RESTful APIs using Python, Lambda, and API Gateway, making data accessible to internal and external stakeholders
  • Optimized database operations across Oracle, SnowSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB, improving query performance

Business Intelligence and Automation Analyst

HelloFresh, Jan 2017 - Jul 2020 (3 yrs 7 mos)

  • Created impactful data visualizations using Tableau and Jupyter Notebook, leading to a increase in data-driven decision making
  • Conducted advanced data analysis using Python and SQL, uncovering insights that drove improvement in operational efficiency
  • Designed and maintained ETL pipelines using AWS Lambda, Cron, and Airflow, making data accessible to stakeholders
  • Developed time series forecasts that improved call volume predictions
  • Automated key business processes and reports, saving hours of manual work per week
  • Effectively communicated complex data insights to C-level executives

Education

B.Eng. Humanoid Robotics

BHT Berliner Hochschule für Technik, 2023 - Present

Current GPA: 2.1

State-Certified Business Economist

EWF Europäische Wirtschaftsfachschule Berlin, 2016 - 2020 (4 yrs)

Specialized in Marketing & Statistics, GPA: 1.7

Office Administrator

IHK Industrie- und Handelskammer, 2010 - 2012 (2 yrs)

GPA: 2.0