Thorsten Kranz
Head Of AI Solutions at Deutsche Post und DHL
Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Top SchoolThorsten Kranz is a data-driven AI leader with 17 years of experience who currently heads AI Solutions at Deutsche Post DHL, driving the operationalization of machine learning across a global logistics organization. He combines deep quantitative skills from a physics background with practical IT and multi-language programming fluency to translate complex algorithms into production-ready systems. Known for building and leading data science teams, he has progressed through technical and strategic roles—from hands-on research in clinical epilepsy to directing analytics and consulting at Comma Soft. Thorsten balances idealism with pragmatism, maintaining high frustration tolerance and structured delivery even in ambiguous environments. Fluent in German and English, he brings both strong communication skills and industry-spanning domain knowledge to bridge stakeholders and technical teams. An MBA-style management education from St. Gallen complements his technical roots, helping him align AI initiatives with corporate strategy.
17 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Diplom Physik, Diplom Physik at The University of BonnGeneral Management, General Management at St. Gallen Management Institut
Stackoverflow
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Github Skills (24)
python10
matplotlib10
image-processing9
image9
pandas9
numpy9
opencv9
excel9
geometric9
computer-vision9
mri8
localization8
geometry7
algorithms7
count-if6
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
nipy/PyLocator
Jul 2011 - Jan 2014
Localization of EEG-electrodes from MRI-recordings
Contributions:109 commits, 1 PR, 3 pushes in 2 years 6 months
electrodesmrieeglocalizationrecordings
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