Summary
Dirk Wassen is a Director specializing in AI-driven transformation of tax functions, bringing 13 years of experience at Big Four firms including EY and Deloitte. Trained as a bioinformatician with a Dr. rer. nat. in Computer Science from the University of Tübingen, he blends rigorous research methods—previously applied in neurophysiology and brain-computer interfacing—with practical analytics and tax-technology delivery. He has progressed from hands-on data science and systems administration to leading cross-functional transformation programs, focusing on turning complex regulatory and fiscal requirements into automated, auditable solutions. Based in Stuttgart, he pairs a design-minded approach and data visualization strengths with a creative side as a musician, which informs his empathetic product and team leadership. Notably, his academic work on detecting emotional states from physiological signals underpins a rare combination of domain expertise in ML, experimentation, and enterprise-scale implementation.
13 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
Exchange Computer Science, Exchange Computer Science at University of Oslo
Dr. rer. nat. Computer Science, Dr. rer. nat. Computer Science at University of Tübingen
German, English, French, Norwegian