Senior Algorithm Developer - PlanQK

Quantum Computing & AI Platform Development

Contributed to the PlanQK (Platform and Ecosystem for Quantum-assisted Artificial Intelligence) project, focusing on the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence for practical business applications.

Project Highlights

Algorithm Development & Optimization

• Development in the PlanQK Quantum Computing project ecosystem
• Designed data structures and pipeline for automated shift planning
• Automatic shift planning using genetic algorithms and Quadratic Unconstrained Binary Optimization (QUBO)
• Research and implementation of quantum-enhanced optimization algorithms

Technical Leadership & Development

• Software development in Java and Python
• Served as Scrum Master for data and development teams
• DevOps implementation with AWS (Lambda, S3, Cognito, GitHub Actions)
• Integration of quantum computing concepts with classical optimization techniques

Business Impact

• Created scalable solutions for complex scheduling problems
• Successfully bridged quantum research concepts with practical business applications
• Contributed to Germany’s national quantum computing initiative

This role provided valuable experience working with emerging quantum computing technology while applying my mathematical background to solve real-world optimization challenges in a rapidly evolving field.