Independent Consultancy · Madrid

Data & AI
Systems
that deliver.

Technical leadership for data and machine learning teams — helping organisations build faster, smarter, and more reliable systems.

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Deep expertise.
Pragmatic delivery.

My work combines deep technical leadership with pragmatic coaching. I help teams deliver reliable data products and coach engineers to ship them effectively.

I work at the intersection of machine learning systems, data platforms, analytics infrastructure, and workflow automation — always focused on measurable outcomes.

Machine Learning Data Platforms MLOps Analytics Team Coaching Architecture

What I do

01

Data Platforms

Design and implementation of scalable data infrastructure built to last.

  • Pipelines & orchestration
  • Streaming & batch processing
  • Analytics & BI systems
  • Data reliability & observability
02

ML Systems

Development and operationalisation of production-grade machine learning solutions.

  • AI system architecture
  • Model training & evaluation
  • MLOps & lifecycle management
  • Production deployment
03

Team Effectiveness

Technical coaching for data teams and engineering organisations.

  • Align work with business goals
  • Engineering & product collaboration
  • Reliable delivery processes
  • Modern ML engineering practices

How I work

Work follows an iterative, evidence-driven approach inspired by the scientific method — structured around short experimentation cycles that reduce risk and ensure measurable value.

Plan

Define hypotheses, goals, and success criteria upfront.

Predict

Record expected outcomes to detect surprises and validate assumptions.

Build

Develop systems, pipelines, or models in focused increments.

Evaluate

Measure results rigorously and validate against predictions.

Improve

Learn, refine, and iterate toward production-grade quality.

I have developed training and coaching programs to help teams adopt these practices.

Organisations I've worked with

Pharma & Biotech
  • Novartis
  • CNIO
  • Institute for Molecular Pathology
  • European Molecular Biology Lab
Financial Services
  • ION Analytics
  • Selerity
Technology & Startups
  • Lanifex (CSO)
  • Various smaller clients

Let's work together

leitner@datacatalytics.com
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Florian Leitner
Calle Juan Duque 26
28005 Madrid, Spain