Our clients are mainly in touch with the speedikon group of companies through individual consultants, but who are the various other members of our team who are involved in our projects and keep the business running? In our series “Charly’s Colleagues”, you’ll have the chance to meet our other team members every few weeks.
David Mandel (27) on his current AI projects, the newly established B-IT Lab, and his connection to the German Bergstrasse region.
David, as a member of the B-IT Lab, your role involves overseeing all projects regarding artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, and machine learning. Could you explain what the B-IT Lab is exactly and provide details about your current areas of responsibility?
At the B-IT LAB, our primary focus is to explore the latest trends in various fields. Our objective is to study emerging technologies and determine how we can effectively incorporate them into our applications. By doing so, we strive to ensure that we are always at the forefront of technology, enabling us to get clients and interested individuals excited about innovative products and tools. Alongside familiar subjects like artificial intelligence and mixed reality, we also delve into sensor technologies, robotics, and numerous other domains.
In my current role, my responsibilities involve conducting research on new fundamental technologies and adapting them for our application environment. Currently, we are collaborating with the Nuremberg Institute of Technology on a joint research project focused on the three-dimensional reconstruction of objects from images.
Would you like to provide more detailed information about a specific project?
To be honest, it’s quite challenging to narrow it down to just one project.
Recently, I have been working on exciting initiatives aimed at creating the most user-friendly and comprehensive demonstrations of fundamental technologies. The goal of these intuitive demos is to bridge the gap between the rapidly advancing field of AI, which many people feel somewhat disconnected from, and the end users in various companies.
In a previous project, I developed a demo to streamline the process of documenting damage cases in the field of facility management. The objective was to provide users with a software solution that would allow them to easily report different damage scenarios by submitting a picture along with a description. One of the standout features of this solution is the integration of cutting-edge language and Natural Language Processing (NLP) models. These models enable users to input the damage information into the system using voice commands. The language used doesn’t matter as the software automatically detects the source language and translates the report into a predetermined target language for documentation purposes. Furthermore, the damage is accurately categorized with the assistance of these models, and the user is provided with helpful suggestions for resolving the issue.
The utilization of language and NLP models also facilitates requesting assistance. For instance, if a damage case is reported in sanitary facilities, the software can automatically notify the company’s sanitation service provider to address the issue.
What can one expect when visiting the B-IT Lab?
When visiting the B-IT Lab, you can expect to encounter a vibrant and dynamic company located in the heart of the Bergstrasse in Germany. We’re looking forward to welcoming you at one of our “Afterhours” events, which take place every one to two months. As part of this event series, we showcase the latest trends and innovations in the area of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, IoT, machine learning, and even robotics.
In addition to our software solutions, we also have an array of impressive hardware to demonstrate. Our portfolio includes a well-balanced mix of practical solutions and exciting “gimmicks,” ensuring that your visit to the B-IT Lab is both informative and entertaining.
Innomatik, the company that finances the B-IT Lab, is located in the Bergstrasse region in Bensheim, Germany. What is your personal connection to this region and what do you like about it?
Being a Bensheim native, I have a strong bond with this area. During my childhood, I actively participated in various sports clubs, such as basketball and tennis. As a teenager, I spent several years as a counselor at the annual camps organized by the local Catholic Youth Association (KJG) and also engaged in volunteer work.
After returning from work and travel experiences in Australia and New Zealand, I initially moved to Aachen, Germany, to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. However, realizing that it wasn’t the right fit for me, I decided to switch to the “Optotechnology and Image Processing” Bachelor’s program at the Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences. Thanks to my good academic performance and my interest in the field of Deep Learning, I was fortunate enough to secure a position for my Master’s thesis at BASF SE’s agricultural center in Limburgerhof, Germany.
I came across Innomatik through a job ad, and after engaging in conversations with the friendly colleagues, I was genuinely impressed by the company. So I happily returned to the region and have been enjoying my time here ever since.
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