Peet Cremer
About Peet Cremer
Peet Cremer is the Director of Engineering at Cognite, where he leads a team focused on developing information retrieval systems for industrial data. With a strong background in Physics and over six years of experience in machine learning, he emphasizes strategic leadership and technology insights in his management approach.
Current Role at Cognite
Peet Cremer serves as the Director of Engineering at Cognite, a position he has held since 2023 in Oslo, Norway. In this role, he focuses on strategic leadership and provides technology and product insights. He leads a team dedicated to developing information retrieval systems tailored for industrial data. His transition from a Machine Learning Engineer to a management role reflects his extensive experience in the field.
Previous Experience at Cognite
Before his current role, Peet Cremer worked at Cognite as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer from 2021 to 2023. During his two years in this position, he contributed to various projects that leveraged machine learning techniques to enhance data processing and analysis capabilities within the company.
Experience at Aptiv
Peet Cremer has a notable history with Aptiv, where he held two positions. He worked as an AI Lead Developer for eight months in 2020 to 2021 and as a Software Development Expert from 2017 to 2020. His time at Aptiv involved leading AI initiatives and contributing to software development projects, enhancing his expertise in the application of artificial intelligence in engineering.
Educational Background
Peet Cremer studied at the University of Düsseldorf, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics from 2008 to 2012. He continued his studies at the same institution, earning a Master of Science (MS) in Physics from 2012 to 2013, followed by a Doktor (Ph.D.) in Physics from 2013 to 2017. His academic background in Physics, along with a focus on Statistical Physics and Computer Science, informs his engineering management approach.
Expertise and Leadership Style
Peet Cremer possesses over six years of experience in machine learning, which he leverages in his current leadership role. His background in statistical physics and computer science shapes his approach to engineering management. He is known for his hands-on attitude, strong sense of ownership, and accountability, which are essential traits in leading his team effectively.