I am a passionate software engineer with nearly five years of experience in the tech industry, currently working at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and pursuing a PhD in AI for health applications at King's College London. My background includes a MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from Queen Mary University of London, and a BSc in Computer Science from Nordakademie Elmshorn, Germany. I thrive on deep learning, AI, high-performance computing, and algorithm optimization. I enjoy working on systematic architectural solutions and adapting quickly to any programming language or technology your business requires. Over my career, I have gained experience in a diverse set of programming languages and frameworks, including C++, Go, Python, Java, and many more, combined with expertise in hardware acceleration and software development in high-pressure, large scale environments. I also bring leadership experience as a technical lead/CTO for a startup project and am driven by innovation and delivering impactful software solutions.

Robert Manschke

I am a passionate software engineer with nearly five years of experience in the tech industry, currently working at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and pursuing a PhD in AI for health applications at King's College London. My background includes a MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from Queen Mary University of London, and a BSc in Computer Science from Nordakademie Elmshorn, Germany. I thrive on deep learning, AI, high-performance computing, and algorithm optimization. I enjoy working on systematic architectural solutions and adapting quickly to any programming language or technology your business requires. Over my career, I have gained experience in a diverse set of programming languages and frameworks, including C++, Go, Python, Java, and many more, combined with expertise in hardware acceleration and software development in high-pressure, large scale environments. I also bring leadership experience as a technical lead/CTO for a startup project and am driven by innovation and delivering impactful software solutions.

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I am a passionate software engineer with nearly five years of experience in the tech industry, currently working at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and pursuing a PhD in AI for health applications at King’s College London. My background includes a MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from Queen Mary University of London, and a BSc in Computer Science from Nordakademie Elmshorn, Germany. I thrive on deep learning, AI, high-performance computing, and algorithm optimization. I enjoy working on systematic architectural solutions and adapting quickly to any programming language or technology your business requires.

Over my career, I have gained experience in a diverse set of programming languages and frameworks, including C++, Go, Python, Java, and many more, combined with expertise in hardware acceleration and software development in high-pressure, large scale environments. I also bring leadership experience as a technical lead/CTO for a startup project and am driven by innovation and delivering impactful software solutions.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Technical Lead/CTO (part-time) at Next Era
October 1, 2024 - Present
Supported technical development of Cosy Futures Creator, a media presentation and discovery tool aimed at helping users envision and create positive futures. Initially worked on a volunteer, weekend basis and later transitioned into a contracted technical lead/CTO role with plans for growth as the business scales.
Software Development Engineer at Amazon Web Services
September 30, 2025 - August 5, 2025
Contributed to the hypervisor organization developing new platforms, CPU features, and accelerators for a hyper-scale cloud computing environment running on millions of machines. Responsibilities included high-pressure, high-performance development with considerable business impact. Engaged in both development and operations, improving system reliability and performance.
Software Engineer at BITSIDE GMBH
January 31, 2023 - August 5, 2025
Developed backend XML transformation APIs using Spring Boot (Java), IBM MQ, PostgreSQL, and Vue.js for a German remote consultancy. Gained insights into the challenges between business needs and engineering solutions.
Software Development Engineer Intern at Amazon Web Services
September 30, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Worked in the same team later joined full-time, facilitated sanitizer-enabled C/C++ builds uncovering security, performance, and reliability issues. Additionally secured a customer for AWS's quantum computing offering.
Software Engineer (Applied CS) at Continental AG
January 1, 2021 - August 5, 2025
Worked on manufacturing floor operational software and automotive research projects. Developed a C++ hardware-accelerated path planning system for autonomous driving using Hybrid A* and Fast Marching Method algorithms on FPGA and MPSoC platforms. Managed and optimized distributed databases with integrations involving MSSQL, Express.js, Angular, Node.js, Go, and C#. Created dashboards integrating Grafana and PimCore APIs.

Education

MSc Artificial Intelligence with Machine Learning at Queen Mary University of London
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
BSc Applied Computer Science at Nordakademie Elmshorn
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

C2 English Language Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Computers & Electronics

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