Johannes is a senior managing AI Solutions Expert and Machine Learning Practitioner at Pfizer Inc., where he contributes his expertise in AI evaluations and optimizations and commercial supply chain optimization to Pfizer's North American commercial operations. His background in both the private and public sectors, spanning the U.S. State Department to small startups, has helped him drive strategic decisions that support the Pfizer's mission to help improve patient's lives.

Johannes' experience in AI began as a site selection consultant and data scientist in commercial real estate at the Newmark Group. He developed an industrial momentum model alongside economists before continuing on to the startup world, working with satellite data for enhancing trading signals used private equity trading algorithms. He worked at a variety of startups in crypto finance, health tech, and OEM before moving back into the corporate world at Pfizer. He dedicates his research time to building "spatial artificial intelligence", which can be used for simulating urban mobility patterns in smart cities.

Johannes is also deeply committed to his local community. He serves as an operations coordinator for the Forward Party of California and a grant writer for his Registered Neighborhood Org and HOA, where he has worked with local leaders - including contractors, councilmen, registered neighborhood organizations, and assembly members. He has built out the state party's intelligence platform and helps volunteers use political-economic data for identifying areas of improvement for the party's ground-game.

He also contributes his time to NGOs, such as Greater Denver Transit, which further highlights his commitment to community development; by analyzing ridership data and recommending capacity upgrades, he has supported regional governments in making informed decisions on transportation infrastructure.

Outside of his professional and political work, Johannes enjoys a variety of hobbies that reflect his creativity and commitment to community. He is an avid drone enthusiast and a dedicated trombonist at the Ventura College Community Orchestra, which allows him to connect with others through music. He also organizes a local outdoor group, bringing people together for local hikes. Through these activities, he enjoys creating meaningful connections and strengthening his community in a relaxed, engaging way.