David Pötter

CS Student at TUM · Quantum Computing · Embedded Systems · AI Infrastructure

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About

I'm a Computer Science student at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) with a background as a Physical-Technical Assistant specialising in laser technology — both completed with a grade of 1.5. I combine a formal engineering foundation with hands-on technical curiosity.

I've worked in quantum computing research at IQM and gained practical engineering experience at ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH in the aerospace and defence sector. I'm drawn to technically ambitious problems at the intersection of software, hardware, and emerging technology.

Experience

IQM Quantum Computers

Internship · June 2023 – July 2023
  • Worked on quantum computing research
  • Verification and validation of the IQM online introductory course on quantum computing
  • Evaluation of company data for analysis purposes

ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH

Internship · September 2018 – October 2018
  • Aerospace and defence engineering
  • First steps with machine learning implementation
  • Installation and use of Python and TensorFlow

Projects

Local AI Server screenshot

Local AI Server

Built a self-hosted LLM inference server to run large language models locally, keeping all data on-device for full privacy. Configured Ollama on Linux with a custom front-end for model management.

  • Python
  • Ollama
  • Linux
  • Docker
n8n Automation Pipeline screenshot

n8n Automation Pipeline

Designed and deployed an automated data extraction workflow using n8n to scrape, parse, and structure content from a target website on a recurring schedule — no manual effort after setup.

  • n8n
  • JavaScript
  • Web Scraping
Embedded and industrial programming screenshot

Embedded & Industrial Programming

Programmed microcontroller projects with Arduino and industrial PLC logic using Siemens SCL during technical school. Bridged hardware control with software logic in real engineering contexts.

  • Arduino
  • Siemens SCL
  • C
  • PLC
Client website screenshot

Client Website

Designed and delivered a complete website for a client — from initial brief through to deployment. Handled layout, typography, and responsive behaviour end-to-end.

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

Skills

AI & Machine Learning

  • Local LLM setup & inference
  • Ollama & ComfyUI
  • Fine-tuning & prompt engineering
  • n8n workflow automation
  • Image & video generation

Systems & Infrastructure

  • Linux (Arch, Debian, Fedora)
  • Disk encryption & security
  • Self-hosted services
  • Docker & NAS setup
  • Network administration

Embedded & Hardware

  • Arduino (C/C++)
  • Siemens SCL (PLC)
  • Laser technology
  • Material science
  • Technical documentation

Software & Web

  • Python
  • HTML / CSS / JavaScript
  • Git
  • Static site development

Contact

I'm open to internship opportunities, research collaborations, and freelance projects.