Leonard Von Merzljak
About Leonard Von Merzljak
Leonard Von Merzljak is a software engineer with a focus on optimizing query processing for modern hardware architectures. He has experience working at notable organizations such as SAP, Amazon, and Firebolt, and currently serves as a tutor at the Technical University of Munich.
Work at Firebolt
Leonard Von Merzljak has been employed at Firebolt as a Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on optimizing query processing for modern hardware architectures. His contributions include the development of advanced query processing techniques, which enhance the performance and efficiency of database operations within the company. His work is based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Education and Expertise
Leonard Von Merzljak holds a Bachelor's degree in Informatik from the Hasso Plattner Institute, where he studied from 2016 to 2019. He furthered his education at the Technical University of Munich, achieving a degree in Computer Science from 2019 to 2021. His expertise lies in implementing high-performance database systems using C++. He also serves as a Tutor for the lecture 'Foundations in Data Engineering' at the Technical University of Munich since 2021.
Background
Leonard Von Merzljak has a diverse background in software engineering and research. He began his career as a Research Assistant at the Hasso Plattner Institute in 2018. He then worked as a Visiting Student at Amazon in 2019 and completed a Software Engineering Internship at SAP from 2019 to 2020. Following this, he served as a Research Assistant at the Technical University of Munich from 2020 to 2021. He also worked as a Working Student at SAP and Merzljak Werbe- und Verlagsgesellschaft mbH during his studies.
Professional Experience
Leonard Von Merzljak has accumulated extensive professional experience in various roles. He worked at SAP as a Software Engineering Intern and as a Working Student, both in Walldorf, Germany. His experience also includes a position as a Visiting Student at Amazon in Berlin and as a Research Assistant at the Technical University of Munich. His roles have provided him with a solid foundation in software engineering and database systems.