βοΈ Skills & Services
Engineering intelligence for systems that matter.
I work at the intersection of automation, energy systems, and applied AI, helping organizations turn complex technical challenges into scalable, reliable, data-driven solutions. As a technical project consultant, I bring research-grade methods to real-world problems across multiple sectors β from energy and HVAC to medicine and financial modeling.
This section presents not just what I know, but what I deliver.
π Where I Create the Most Value
- Companies building smart energy, automation, or AI-driven solutions
- R&D teams integrating AI with control systems or physical models
- Organizations needing advanced analytics for decision-making
- Cross-sector projects requiring rigorous quantitative methods
- Multinational, cross-cultural teams needing clarity and technical leadership
π Service Areas
1οΈβ£ Mathematical, Analytical & Optimization
Rigorous quantitative methods for complex decision problems.
I bring deep expertise in mathematical modeling, optimization, and analytical methods β the foundation for reliable engineering and data-driven decision-making.
What I deliver:
- System identification and parameter estimation
- Control-theoretic analysis (stability, observability, controllability)
- Mathematical optimization (linear, nonlinear, mixed-integer, convex)
- Operations research and scheduling problems
- Stochastic modeling and uncertainty quantification
- Statistical methods (Bayesian inference, MCMC, hypothesis testing)
- Thermodynamic and first-principles modeling
- Custom solver integration and algorithm design
Ideal for: Engineering firms, R&D teams, operations-heavy organizations, and anyone needing robust quantitative foundations for complex decisions.
2οΈβ£ AI, Machine Learning & Generative AI
Data-driven intelligence β from classical ML to modern generative AI.
I design and deploy machine learning systems that are reliable, interpretable, and grounded in domain knowledge. My work spans the full ML lifecycle, from data preparation to production deployment.
What I deliver:
- End-to-end ML workflows: data cleaning, feature engineering, model selection, validation
- Deep learning architectures (PyTorch, Keras) for time series, vision, and structured data
- Generative AI and LLM ecosystem: prompt engineering, RAG systems, fine-tuning, AI application development
- Physics-informed and grey-box ML models
- Anomaly detection, forecasting, and clustering systems
- Integration of ML models with real-time control and automation
- Foundational AI knowledge consulting and team upskilling
Ideal for: Smart grids, industrial automation, climate-tech, healthcare analytics, fintech, and any organization building AI-powered products or processes.
3οΈβ£ Control Systems, Dynamics & Automation
Precision engineering for complex dynamical systems.
Control engineering is at the core of my expertise. I design strategies that make systems predictable, stable, and efficient β from single-loop controllers to distributed multi-agent architectures.
What I deliver:
- Model Predictive Control (MPC) design, tuning, and deployment
- State-space modeling and state estimation (Kalman, EKF, observer design)
- Advanced control methods: stochastic MPC, robust control, adaptive control
- Distributed and multi-agent control architectures
- Practical automation and PLC/SCADA integration concepts
- Optimal control formulation and solution via CasADi, Pyomo, Gekko
- Scenario-based and chance-constrained control
Ideal for: Energy companies, automation firms, robotics teams, building management systems, and any application requiring real-time intelligent control.
4οΈβ£ Programming, Software Engineering & Computational Tools
The right tools, used well.
I write production-quality code and build reproducible computational workflows. My toolbox spans scientific computing, optimization solvers, and simulation platforms.
What I deliver:
- Python (10+ years): NumPy, SciPy, pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch, FastAPI
- MATLAB/Simulink (8+ years): control design, signal processing, system simulation
- Stan and probabilistic programming for Bayesian workflows
- Simulation platforms: Modelica, Dymola, Simulink, MOSAIK (co-simulation)
- Optimization solvers: Gurobi, IPOPT, CasADi, Pyomo, CPLEX
- Software engineering practices: Git, CI/CD, testing, documentation, reproducible pipelines
- Scripting and automation: Bash, Docker, cloud deployment basics
Ideal for: Teams needing reliable, maintainable technical software β whether for R&D prototyping, production analytics, or simulation environments.
5οΈβ£ Energy Systems, Power Systems & HVAC
Domain expertise where engineering meets the energy transition.
My PhD and postdoctoral research focused on energy systems β from microgrids and power electronics to building HVAC and renewable integration. This domain knowledge grounds my analytical work in physical reality.
What I deliver:
- Electrical and power systems: microgrid control, demand response, flexibility markets
- Thermal and HVAC systems: modeling, control, optimization of heating/cooling
- Renewable energy integration: PV, wind, battery storage, hybrid systems
- Measurement, diagnostics, and commissioning support
- Energy system co-simulation and digital twin concepts
- Grid-interactive building and district energy strategies
Ideal for: Utilities, energy startups, building technology companies, district energy operators, and sustainability-focused organizations.
6οΈβ£ Data Science, Analytics & Signal Processing
From raw data to reliable insights.
I turn messy real-world data into clean, actionable information β combining statistical rigor with practical engineering judgment.
What I deliver:
- Data engineering: pipelines, cleaning, quality assurance, ETL workflows
- Statistical analysis: regression, time series, causal inference, experimental design
- Signal processing: filtering, spectral analysis, event detection
- Visualization and reporting: dashboards, publication-quality figures, automated reports
- Exploratory data analysis and pattern discovery
- Data stewardship and governance best practices
Ideal for: Organizations with rich sensor data, measurement campaigns, or complex datasets needing structured analysis and clear communication of findings.
7οΈβ£ Experimental Design, Instrumentation & Validation
Bridging simulation and physical reality.
My early career in ventilation/refrigeration engineering and my research lab experience give me hands-on understanding of experimental systems β from sensor selection to test-rig commissioning.
What I deliver:
- Laboratory and test-rig design for control and energy systems
- Experimental methodology: design of experiments (DoE), test protocols
- Sensor selection, data acquisition system setup (DAQ)
- Model validation against experimental data
- Commissioning support and troubleshooting
- Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and rapid prototyping concepts
Ideal for: R&D labs, university-industry partnerships, product development teams, and anyone validating models or algorithms against physical systems.
8οΈβ£ Project Management, Communication & Leadership
Turning complexity into clarity β and ideas into outcomes.
Coming from a strong teaching background (ETH Zurich) and experience coordinating multi-stakeholder research projects, I bring structured, empathetic leadership to technical teams.
What I deliver:
- Technical project management: scope definition, milestone planning, stakeholder coordination
- Scientific communication: papers, reports, presentations, grant writing
- Teaching and facilitation: workshops, training sessions, knowledge transfer
- Team mentoring and supervision of junior engineers and researchers
- Cross-cultural and cross-disciplinary communication
- Academicβindustry translation and bridging
Ideal for: Organizations needing a bridge between research and engineering, technical teams requiring structured leadership, and projects spanning multiple disciplines or cultures.