Lars Simon Zehnder
About Lars Simon Zehnder
Lars Simon Zehnder is a seasoned RL Engineer and founder of neway.ai, with a strong background in data science and machine learning. He has held various managerial roles in prominent companies and possesses extensive international experience and a diverse educational background in economics and mathematics.
Work at Anyscale
Lars Simon Zehnder serves as an RL Engineer at Anyscale, a position he has held since September 2023. His role involves applying reinforcement learning techniques to enhance the company's offerings. Anyscale focuses on simplifying the deployment of machine learning applications, and Zehnder's expertise contributes to advancing these initiatives.
Current Role at neway.ai
Zehnder is the Founder of neway.ai, a company established in 2022 in Cologne. The company specializes in artificial intelligence solutions, leveraging his extensive background in data science and machine learning. Under his leadership, neway.ai aims to provide innovative AI-driven services.
Previous Experience at T-Systems International GmbH
Zehnder worked at T-Systems International GmbH from 2017 to 2021, where he held the positions of Manager and later Senior Manager of Data Science - PaaS & Big Data. During his tenure in the Düsseldorf Area, he managed various data science projects, focusing on platform as a service and big data solutions.
Educational Background
Zehnder has a diverse educational background. He studied at The University of Bonn, where he achieved a Diplom in Economics and also studied Mathematics. He further pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics at Bonn Graduate School of Economics. Additionally, he studied Econometrics and Quantitative Economics at NYU Stern School of Business and completed a program in International Business at Università degli studi Roma TRE.
International Experience
Zehnder has gained international experience through his role as an Assessor at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in Tianjin, China, from 2008 to 2009. This experience adds a global perspective to his professional background, enhancing his ability to manage projects across different cultural contexts.