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Jan Kyri
Freelance Senior Data Engineer, Cloud Engineer, Head of Data | WHU
Jan Kyri is a seasoned data and cloud infrastructure expert with over 8 years of experience in the field, 6.5 of which were spent freelancing. Currently, he is dedicated to assisting companies in operationalizing GenAI and streamlining LLM lifecycle challenges.
With a solid business background, Jan excels in quickly understanding business models, communicating effectively with stakeholders of all levels, and structuring projects efficiently. His expertise spans the entire data lifecycle, including data generation in event and transaction-based systems, data plumbing, testing, modeling, and a strong emphasis on automation.
Proficient in multiple programming languages, Jan is a polyglot code reader and primarily works with Python, Terraform, and SQL. His collaborative leadership style, combined with past management roles and extensive cross-domain knowledge, enables him to bring substantial value to organizations in various capacities.
Jan Kyri's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Administration and International Management from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management. He also engaged in academic exchanges at Jönköping International Business School and South China University of Technology. Additionally, he completed his Abitur with a major in English and Biology, and a minor in Geography and German at Ignaz-Kögler Gymnasium Landsberg a. Lech.
Throughout his career, Jan held notable positions such as Freelance Senior Data Engineer, Head of Data, and Head of Engineering. He also served as Team Lead Business Intelligence at Thermondo GmbH, Business Intelligence Manager at Thermondo GmbH, Online Marketing Manager & Analyst at foodpanda, and held internships at Helpling, Voyagin, and Wimdu.