Summary
Karl Schliep is a Senior Manager in AI & Data Science with eight years of experience translating advanced machine learning, generative AI, NLP, and image-processing research into production analytics and business impact across logistics, consulting, and government sectors. He pairs a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering and hands-on electron microscopy research with cloud-native big data and AWS expertise, enabling him to bridge experimental science and scalable AI solutions. Karl has led and grown cross-functional teams at firms such as Booz Allen and Berkeley Research Group, tackling healthcare program optimization and industry-specific analytics before moving to logistics at AIT Worldwide. Known for turning complex physical-science problems into practical data products, he brings a rare mix of deep technical rigor, program management, and clear stakeholder communication.
8 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Materials Science and Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Materials Science and Engineering at University of Minnesota
BA Chemistry and Mathematics, BA Chemistry and Mathematics at University of Minnesota Morris
English, German, Japanese, Spanish