Patrick Von Platen
About Patrick Von Platen
Patrick Von Platen is a Research Engineer currently working at Mistral AI in Paris, France. He has a diverse background in research and engineering, having previously held positions at Hugging Face, Uber, and RWTH Aachen University.
Work at Mistral AI
Patrick Von Platen is currently employed as a Research Engineer at Mistral AI, a position he has held since 2024. His work is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. In this role, he focuses on advancing research initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Hugging Face
Prior to his current role, Patrick worked at Hugging Face as a Technical Team Lead for Diffusers & Audio from 2021 to 2024. His tenure lasted three years and was also based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. He initially joined Hugging Face as a Research Engineer from 2020 to 2021, contributing to various research projects in the field.
Internship Experience at Uber
In 2019, Patrick served as a Research Scientist Intern at Uber in the San Francisco Bay Area. His internship lasted for five months, during which he gained practical experience in research methodologies and applications.
Educational Background
Patrick holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Engineering from the University of Cambridge, which he completed in 2019. He also studied Automatic Speech Recognition at the same institution as a Visiting Researcher from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Engineering and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Engineering: Electrical Power Engineering from RWTH Aachen University.
Research Roles and Contributions
Patrick's research career includes significant roles as a Student Researcher in Automatic Speech Recognition at RWTH Aachen University from 2017 to 2019 and at Fraunhofer-Institut für Produktionstechnologie IPT for three months in 2015. His diverse research experiences have contributed to his expertise in the field.