Welcome! I'm Rayk Kretzschmar

Scientific Assistant

• Developed and integrated new information retrieval models into the open-source LightningIR Python library.
• Conducted evaluations on benchmark datasets to validate model performance.
• Improved project usability by restructuring and extending comprehensive technical documentation.

Master of Science in Computational and Data Science

Specialization: NLP and Knowledge Graphs

Scientific Assistant (Teaching)

• Responsible for reviewing and evaluating weekly student submissions for the course "Efficient Computing/Parallel Computing II".
• Supervised the course's "Open Lab," where students developed hands-on projects using Raspberry Pi devices.

Student Assistant

• Researched and developed methods in explainable AI to improve the interpretability and transparency of machine learning models.
• Explored innovative approaches bridging theoretical research and practical applications in real-world contexts.
• Contributed to cutting-edge projects ensuring accountable, effective, and understandable AI systems.

Working Student Digitalization

• Administered and customized the Atlassian Stack (Confluence, Jira) to align with internal requirements.
• Oversaw third-party system integrations and ensured smooth platform transitions.
• Processed and managed data through API-based workflows to support business operations.

AI Summer School

• Invitational one-week intensive course on AI (Deep Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, AI Ethics).
• Participated in hands-on workshops and projects to apply knowledge to real-world problems.

Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics

Technical Assistant

Provided technical support.

Higher Education Entrance Qualification (A-levels)

Preliminary Studies in Computer Science

Completed one year of preliminary studies while attending secondary school.