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Dr. Rafael Fietzek

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Co-Founder and Managing Director at COMPREDICT GmbH
📍 Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany

Dr. Rafael Fietzek is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of COMPREDICT, an automotive AI company that originated from his research at the Technische Universität Darmstadt. He leverages his expertise in mechatronics and vehicle dynamics to lead the development of virtual sensor technology for predictive maintenance, recently securing a $15M Series B funding round.

Outside of his core business, Dr. Fietzek is an advocate for leveraging AI for personal productivity. He uses generative AI tools to streamline tasks such as preparing presentations and summarizing information, integrating technology into his daily workflow to enhance efficiency and save time.

Unique fact: His company, COMPREDICT, was founded as a spin-off based on a patent held by his alma mater, the Technical University of Darmstadt.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
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Predictive Maintenance
His company's core mission is developing innovative solutions for predictive maintenance in the automotive industry, a topic he is explicitly passionate about.
Virtual Sensor Technology
COMPREDICT's central technology is AI-based virtual sensors. He co-founded the company to commercialize this technology, which evolved from his academic research.
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Career

Work history

9-2016
Co-Founder and Managing Director
COMPREDICT GmbH
10-2014 - 9-2016
Post Doc
Institut für Mechatronische Systeme im Maschinenbau, TU Darmstadt
3-2009 - 10-2014
Research Assistant / PhD Student
Institut für Mechatronische Systeme im Maschinenbau, TU Darmstadt
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Education
2009 - 2014
Dr.-Ing.
Technische Universität Darmstadt
2002 - 2008
Diploma
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
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