Rico Pfennig

Dresden / Remote

Development and technical architecture of the enterprise AI platform "Albert" for agent-based analysis, automated risk assessments, CE documentation, and hazard analyses in mechanical and plant engineering.

• Conceptual design and implementation of an agent-based AI architecture (Agentic AI) with FastAPI, LangChain, and LangGraph (multi-agent workflows) with multi-model integration (OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, xAI)
• Built a high-performance RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipeline featuring semantic PDF parsing (PyMuPDF), text chunking, vector search via Azure AI Search, and Azure Blob Storage
• Developed the interactive frontend platform with React 19, TypeScript, Vite, Material UI, and Zustand, including interactive visual graph and schematic component diagrams using React Flow (@xyflow/react)
• Implemented bidirectional real-time communication and streaming via WebSockets as well as automated standards-compliant PDF generation (jsPDF, AutoTable)
• Designed and implemented modular REST APIs, relational data models (SQLAlchemy, MySQL), and robust authentication (JWT, Argon2)

Dresden / Remote

Certified professional development as AI Manager focusing on strategic evaluation, project management, and integrating AI technologies into enterprise workflows.

• Comprehensive AI Knowledge: In-depth understanding of fundamentals, mechanisms, potentials, risks, and adoption requirements of artificial intelligence
• Strategic Assessment & Concept: Evaluating enterprise AI use cases and developing targeted implementation strategies
• Project Management & Coordination: Steering complex AI projects, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, and selecting appropriate AI technologies
• Implementation & Process Optimization: Supporting digital transformation initiatives to drive efficiency across the value chain

Dresden, Germany

Development of modern, modular frontend applications with Vue.js following industry best practices and high quality standards.

• Developed modular frontend components with Vue.js and TypeScript, consistently applying Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Increased test efficiency and significantly reduced manual testing efforts through automated E2E testing
• Optimized build and deployment pipelines for faster and more reliable release cycles
• Maintained high quality and security standards through static code analysis and agile team collaboration

Dresden, Germany

Design, development, and optimization of robust backend services and APIs in the .NET ecosystem.

• Developed and performance-tuned backend services with C# and ASP.NET Core / MVC
• Designed and integrated structured REST APIs along with containerization using Docker
• Strictly applied TDD principles and automated integration tests for maximum system reliability
• Enhanced code quality and maintainability through static code analysis and agile code reviews

Dresden, Germany

Long-term fullstack engineering of web-based CRM and enterprise software solutions in an agile environment.

• Developed a web-based CRM system using ASP.NET, C#, JavaScript, and MS-SQL
• Integrated Elasticsearch for advanced, high-performance full-text search and querying
• Introduced automated testing and Continuous Integration to continually increase stability and system performance
• Optimized GitLab CI/CD pipelines and established automated acceptance and UI tests

Dresden, Germany

Development of customized Laboratory Information and Management Systems (LIMS).

• Contributed to the development of a tailored LIMS with C#, WCF, WPF, and Oracle Database
• Applied Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), and pair programming for error-free code
• Conducted comprehensive process analyses, memory and performance optimizations, and structured debugging
• Implemented automated acceptance and system tests to ensure top-level reliability

Dresden, Germany

Development and worldwide commissioning of control systems and HMIs for vacuum coating facilities.

• Concept, programming, and on-site global commissioning of modern vacuum process systems
• Conducted thorough control unit testing to ensure high reliability in production environments
• Developed interactive 3D visualizations to optimize usability and plant operations
• Clear technical documentation and smooth interface coordination

Lansing, USA

Voluntary internship abroad focused on the automation of a CVD coating system.

• Designed and programmed control systems for CVD plants using LabVIEW
• Gained hands-on automation and control engineering experience in an international research environment