Yannick Stephan is a Principal AI Engineer based in Zurich with 11 years of experience blending generative AI, ML research and production-grade software engineering. He has progressed from senior software roles in media and mobility to leading ML/R&D across healthcare and consumer products, now driving AI initiatives at A5 Labs after recent stints at Roche and WritePAL. Trained at Mines Paris and ENSICAEN with a master’s in Data Science & Machine Learning and a background in software architecture, he bridges theoretical models and pragmatic system design. Known for shipping end-to-end ML systems in cross-functional teams, he also contributes to open-source and brings a rare mix of deep engineering rigor and product-focused experimentation. An understated strength is his long-running experience across both startup and enterprise contexts, enabling fast iteration without sacrificing reliability.
11 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree Industry and Sustainable Development (STI) Sciences and Technologies, Bachelor's degree Industry and Sustainable Development (STI) Sciences and Technologies at Institut Lemonnier
Master's degree Data science & Machine Learning, Master's degree Data science & Machine Learning at Mines Paris - PSL
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