Lewis M. Schmidtke
Automotive Engineer with a B.Sc. from RWTH Aachen and 3 years of professional experience as a Data Engineer in various industries, including top German Automotive companies Porsche, BMW and Bosch. I have also developed and worked with current state-of-the-art Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence infrastructure, making my skillset even stronger in the data engineering area. Due to my various positions in the automotive sector (Aerodynamics, Vehicle Dynamics, Vehicle Safety), I possess a broad skillset optimal for holistic motorsport performance and data engineering.
Projects
Worldwide Cyberattack Data Analysis
Analyzed global cyberattack data from 2015 to 2019 to discover insights into the industry- and user impact to gain insight and develop solutions for the industry.
TADMOS - Telemetry Analysis Dashboard for Motorsport Sessions.
Processing and analysis of motorsport data from practices, qualifying session and races. Allows for telemetry, gear selection, track position, race events and session lap time analysis.
US Stock Market Analysis and Forecasting
Analyzed US Stock market data from 2019-2024. Conducted a holistic price development analysis of multiple tech stocks, individual comparisons of tech stocks, as well as a volatility analysis. Forecasted the NASDAQ 100 based on prices and volume.
Mathematical Neural Network Implementation
Developed a Feed Forward Neural Network, only utilizing pure mathematics and no higher machine learning libraries. The NN was developed to be used as a classifier on the MNIST dataset.
Professional Experience
Aerodynamics Engineer - Intern | CURRENT
BMW
MAY 2025 - NOV 2025
Development of data processing strategies for aerodynamic data - click for more info
AI & Data Business Analyst - Student Assistant
Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering - RWTH Aachen University
MAR 2025 - MAY 2025
Analyzed data to gain insights into the production process and identify opportunities for the employment of Artificial Intelligence. - click for more info
Automotive Safety Engineer - Bachelor Thesis | GRADE 1.0 / A+
Porsche AG
APR 2024 - OCT 2024
Developed novel data processing and machine learning strategies for the analysis of vehicle crash data, improving vehicle crashworthiness evaluation. - click for more info
Vehicle Dynamics Engineer - Intern
Bosch Engineering GmbH
OCT 2023 - MAR 2024
Developed data processing methodologies, conducted research and derived strategies, closely working with multiple departments. - click for more info
Robotics Engineer - Research Thesis | GRADE 1.3 / A
Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering - RWTH Aachen University
APR 2023 - SEP 2023
Improved the current state of the robotic assembly environment by 30%, working together in a team of 3. - click for more info
Machining Mechanic - Intern
GWB Drive Shafts
JUL 2019 - SEP 2019
Precision machining of metal parts, CNC and welding.
M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering | ONGOING
RWTH Aachen University
APR 2025 - OCT 2026
Mechanical engineering with focus on advanced vehicle aerodynamics and advanced powertrains - click for more info
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering - Automotive Engineering
RWTH Aachen University
OCT 2019 - MAR 2025
Automotive Engineering with relevant courses: Vehicle Dynamics, Vehicle Mechatronics, Vehicle Powertrains - click for more info