Björn Schiffler
Staff Data Scientist
Stockholm, Sweden
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Top SchoolBjörn Schiffler is a Staff Data Scientist based in Stockholm with nine years of experience applying machine learning and NLP to production products, especially leveraging and fine-tuning LLMs like GPT-4 for tasks such as automated summarization and hallucination detection. With a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, he blends rigorous experimental and computational research—fMRI pipelines and cognitive modelling—with practical ML engineering, GDPR-aware data anonymization, and data warehouse building. He has led cross-company AI initiatives and runs the NLP track of internal upskilling programs, translating cutting-edge research into usable product features. Known for shipping time-series and NLP systems into production across consultative and in-house roles, he pairs hands-on Python/ PyTorch work with strategic mentorship and upskilling. A polyglot learner and post-rock enthusiast, he brings academic depth and a user-centered mindset to building trustworthy language AI.
9 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Cognitive Neuroscience, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Cognitive Neuroscience at Karolinska InstitutetDiplom (MSc equivalent) Psychology, Diplom (MSc equivalent) Psychology at The University of Freiburg
German, English, Swedish, Chinese
Github Skills (9)
converter6
imaging5
vtk5
dicom5
nifti4
brain-imaging3
python1
machine-learning1
data-science1
Programming languages (1)
Github contributions (5)
bcschiffler/bcschiffler.github.io
Oct 2019 - Oct 2024
Contributions:9 pushes in 5 years 1 month
bcschiffler/letterboxd-recommender-website
Mar 2019 - May 2020
Contributions:6 commits, 2 pushes in 1 year 2 months
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