Hi, I’m Felix Falkenberg — a DevOps & ML Engineer focused on bringing machine learning from prototype to production. I design and operate scalable, cloud-native ML platforms and microservices, with deep hands-on experience in Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS. With a background in psychology and a minor in computer science, I enjoy solving real-world problems in healthcare by translating research questions into robust models and data workflows. I thrive in cross-functional teams and love turning complex concepts into actionable, data-driven results.

Felix Falkenberg

Hi, I’m Felix Falkenberg — a DevOps & ML Engineer focused on bringing machine learning from prototype to production. I design and operate scalable, cloud-native ML platforms and microservices, with deep hands-on experience in Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS. With a background in psychology and a minor in computer science, I enjoy solving real-world problems in healthcare by translating research questions into robust models and data workflows. I thrive in cross-functional teams and love turning complex concepts into actionable, data-driven results.

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Hi, I’m Felix Falkenberg — a DevOps & ML Engineer focused on bringing machine learning from prototype to production. I design and operate scalable, cloud-native ML platforms and microservices, with deep hands-on experience in Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS.

With a background in psychology and a minor in computer science, I enjoy solving real-world problems in healthcare by translating research questions into robust models and data workflows. I thrive in cross-functional teams and love turning complex concepts into actionable, data-driven results.

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Work Experience

DevOps & ML Engineer at Techniker Krankenkasse (Health Insurance), Hamburg
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Architected and deployed ML pipelines from prototyping through production implementation; advanced ML research using healthcare data; translated complex research questions into actionable statistical models; presented results with visuals; applied deep learning frameworks in Python and TensorFlow; implemented scalable services and infrastructure across microservices and data platforms; ensured production readiness via IaC, automated pipelines, and monitoring; managed ML microservices using Kubernetes and Docker; proficient with OpenShift, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Terraform, Airflow, and GitOps; deployed cloud-native infrastructure on AWS (EKS, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, IAM); designed scalable data pipelines; conducted project management for ML use cases.
Data Scientist at Techniker Krankenkasse (Health Insurance), Hamburg
April 1, 2020 - October 7, 2025
Advanced ML and Data Science research using healthcare data; translated research questions into actionable statistical models; presented results with clear visuals; applied deep learning methods and Python frameworks.
ML Engineer & DevOps at Techniker Krankenkasse (Health Insurance)
January 1, 2025 - October 7, 2025
Implemented and operationalized scalable services and infrastructure across microservices and data platforms. Ensured production-readiness through infrastructure-as-code, automated pipelines, and comprehensive monitoring. Orchestrated deployment, scaling, and maintenance of ML microservices using Kubernetes and Docker in production. Proficient in OpenShift, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Terraform, Airflow, and GitOps methodologies. Deployed and managed cloud-native infrastructure and workloads on AWS (EKS, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, IAM). Designed robust, scalable data pipelines for data processing and analysis. Led project management and requirements engineering for ML use cases.
Data Scientist at Techniker Krankenkasse (Health Insurance)
April 1, 2020 - October 7, 2025
Conducted ML research on healthcare data. Translated complex research questions into actionable statistical models. Built and evaluated models, presented results with clear visuals and data-driven solutions. Applied deep learning methods and frameworks (Python, PyTorch, Transformers) to healthcare problems and collaborated with clinical stakeholders.
ML Engineer & DevOps at Techniker Krankenkasse (Health Insurance)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Architected and operationalized scalable ML pipelines, deploying production-grade ML services and end-to-end data processing pipelines. Led Kubernetes and Docker-based deployments, implemented infra-as-code, and built monitoring solutions. Worked across microservices, data platforms, and ML systems; familiar with OpenShift, ArgoCD, Terraform, Airflow, and GitOps. Used AWS (EKS, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, IAM) for cloud-native workloads. Supported project management and requirements engineering for machine learning use cases.
Data Scientist at Techniker Krankenkasse (Health Insurance)
April 1, 2020 - April 1, 2020
Conducted advanced ML & data science research using healthcare data, translating complex research questions into actionable statistical models. Presented results with clear visuals and data-driven solutions to stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor and Master: Psychology + Minor in Computer Science at University of Tübingen
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2016
Certified Professional for Software Architecture at iSAQB
August 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Hands-on Development in AWS at Pearson Professional Learning – O’Reilly
April 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Bachelor and Master in Psychology (Minor in Computer Science) at University of Tübingen
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2016
Certified Professional for Software Architecture at iSAQB
August 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Hands-on Development in AWS at Pearson Professional Learning – O’Reilly
April 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at University of Tübingen
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2016
Master's Degree in Psychology (with Minor in Computer Science) at University of Tübingen
September 1, 2011 - September 1, 2016

Qualifications

Certified Professional for Software Architecture
August 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Hands-on Development in AWS
April 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Certified Professional for Software Architecture
August 1, 2021 - October 7, 2025
Hands-on Development in AWS
April 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Certified Professional for Software Architecture (iSAQB)
August 1, 2021 - November 3, 2025
Hands-on Development in AWS
April 1, 2023 - November 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Software & Internet, Professional Services