Coding, Data, or AI Solutions?

def hello_world(): 

  intro = "Hello, I'm José." 	
  story = "I see hidden stories in data"
  ai = "and bring them to life with AI." 

  print(f"{intro} {story} {ai}")
			  
if your_need in {"Code", "Data", "AI"}:
    hello_world()

          
José Standing

My Story

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Hi, I’m José, Your AI & Data Guy.

My data journey began inspired by coffee. As a barista, I learned that a small change, a different origin or grind, can turn ordinary beans into an unforgettable experience. Today, I bring that same attention to detail into my data work.

Follow along to see how these lessons shaped my path!

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Chapter 1: Coffee Beginnings

Before I ever wrote code, I worked as a barista. In that role, I mastered understanding customer needs and crafting personalized coffee experiences. Every cup was a blend of variables: origin, processing, roast profile, and grind size. Whether brewing an espresso, a pour-over or a chemex, each method revealed unique qualities in the beans. This taught me that recognizing patterns in complex variables creates meaningful impact, every data point contributes to a larger story.

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Chapter 2: From Coffee to Code

With my barista insights fueling my curiosity, I dived into coding while studying Computer Science. My first real-word project was an app to track brew notes and pre-portion coffee. Each frustrating bug became a puzzle to solve. When the app finally worked on my phone, it felt like magic. It was not just code, but a solution to a problem I genuinely cared about. I learned that every challenge overcome was like perfecting a coffee order for a regular customer. The real value comes from understanding needs and creating personalized solutions that truly matter.

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Chapter 3: From Code to Data

During my Bachelor Thesis, I built my first data pipeline, transforming raw inputs into predictive models. Using explainable AI techniques, I delved beyond black-box predictions to understand why models made specific decisions, allowing me to refine preprocessing and achieve more realistic results. I discovered that true insights come from understanding the entire process—from raw data collection to the final prediction. The most valuable results emerge when you respect the unique characteristics of your data, just as each coffee origin demands its own approach.

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Living in Data

In my Master's program at HHU, I focused on data and AI, exploring how patterns can reveal hidden narratives in seemingly disconnected information. This passion extends beyond academics, I started tracking brewing variables, now I monitor & improve my daily life through data and AI. I've discovered that data, like coffee, requires both technical expertise and intuition to reveal its full potential. By continuously improving both our measurements and methods, we transform raw information into insights that feel distinctly human and meaningful.

How I Brew Impact

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Data & AI Strategist

Curious how a smart data strategy can transform your business?

touch_app Looking for answers? I’ve got ’em!

As a Data & AI Strategist, I convert raw, complex data into clear, actionable insights using techniques such as advanced statistics, visualizations, and predictive modeling. With extensive expertise in machine learning and AI, I help you identify and implement data-driven solutions that empower your business to make informed decisions. My strong communication and problem-solving skills ensure that every insight tells a compelling story.

By understanding and leveraging data (and AI), your business can adopt a data-driven approach, optimize resources, and stay ahead of the competition.

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Code & Automation Specialist

Want to automatize operations and save valuable time?

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As a Code & Automation Specialist, I build custom scripts, develop efficient data pipelines, and create fully automated applications that simplify complex workflows. I focus on designing solutions that integrate seamlessly with your business, ultimately helping you save time and resources while ensuring high-quality data management.

By automating routine tasks, your business can unlock efficiency, reduce errors, and reinvest saved time and resources into strategic growth.

My track record

  • Automated data pipelines using Python and Azure, achieving automation for roughly 80% of the processed data saved in a central Data Lake.
  • Designed and implemented a two-stage AI recommendation system (retrieval and ranking) using TensorFlow and Sklearn, achieving personalized product suggestions that improved user engagement.
  • Delivered insightful data analyses using Pandas, Matplotlib, and PowerBI, providing strategic feedback that enhanced data quality and streamlined processes.

MONDAY.ROCKS GmbH, Düsseldorf

  • Integrated Matomo Analytics into a Vue.js application, gathering over half a million user interactions to monitor and optimize engagement.
  • Automated ETL processes using Python, Azure Functions, and Azure Data Lake, leading to faster data processing and improved reliability.
  • Developed comprehensive PowerBI dashboards employing advanced analytics and statistical methods for continuous monitoring of user and feature engagement.

MONDAY.ROCKS GmbH, Düsseldorf

  • Developed a Flask web application using MariaDB and Docker for managing project news and publications for RAPP (rapp.hhu.de).
  • Contributed to the RAPP tool project with PyQt, optimizing ML pipelines for regression and classification tasks using Sklearn, with a focus on performance and fairness.
  • Co-authored a conference paper on the RAPP tool, presented at 10.18420/BTW2023-29 , showcasing responsible AI practices in a high-stakes educational environment.
  • Built an interactive dashboard with Flask and JavaScript to analyze and visualize data, allowing stakeholders to perform ML-based predictions using pre-trained models, tightly integrated with MariaDB.
  • Leveraged GitLab repositories for version control and continuous integration, ensuring seamless team collaboration, code reviews, and streamlined TDD workflows.

Heinrich-Heine Universität, Düsseldorf

  • Developed AWS data pipelines using Athena, Glue, and Kinesis to transform raw sensor inputs into structured, analytics-ready formats.
  • Leveraged Python, along with relational databases and NoSQL solutions, to create a central repository with AWS Lake Formation that enabled efficient visualization and informed decision-making.

SecureSystem GmbH, Bremen

Projects

Predictive Analytics & Explainable AI

From data preprocessing to model explainability, this AI pipeline predicts student performance while making decisions transparent. Combining data engineering and machine learning, it transforms raw data into actionable insights.

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  • Python
  • Pandas
  • Scikit‑learn
  • Matplotlib
  • LIME
  • SHAP

Bias Mitigation through Dimensionality Reduction

This project explores the trade-off between fairness and performance in machine learning by applying PCA and FairPCA. Through data engineering and dimensionality reduction, it evaluates how AI models handle bias while maintaining predictive accuracy.

GitHub Repo open_in_new
  • Python
  • Pandas
  • Scikit‑learn
  • PCA
  • FairPCA

Multimodal Semantic Embeddings for Predictive Modeling

This project integrates structured tabular data with unstructured text using contrastive learning and semantic embeddings. By aligning multimodal representations, it enhances predictive modeling, clustering, and regression tasks in real-world applications.

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  • Python
  • TensorFlow
  • PyTorch
  • BERT
  • Contrastive Learning

Rhein Water Level Analysis

Exploring 25 years of water level data in Düsseldorf to uncover trends and insights.

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  • Python
  • Pandas
  • Matplotlib
  • Seaborn
  • Exploratory Data Analysis

Which Coffee App

An Android app that saves and manages your coffee data in a SQLite database—track your coffee’s journey from bean to review.

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  • Java
  • Android Studio
  • SQLite

Client Contact List App

A digital logbook for restaurants and cafés to track visitors efficiently during COVID-19 restrictions.

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  • Android Studio
  • SQLite
  • Java

E-Commerce Platform for GermanyUnderwear

Custom-built online shop with a modular architecture, admin dashboard, and secure order processing.

🔒 Login required – Development details available upon request

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  • Python
  • Flask
  • Docker
  • MySQL
  • Azure
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Let’s Connect

Ready to transform your data into your most powerful asset? Let’s automate the boring stuff, focus on what matters, and make decisions that feel human. If you believe in leveraging data for business success, let’s connect and explore how my expertise can drive growth and operational efficiency.