Yannik Zimmermann
PhD Theoretical Physics | Software Engineer | Berlin
I did a PhD in theoretical physics. String theory, quantum deformations, 3 published papers. Then I left academia and started building things.
I built ML systems that reconstruct 3D pipeline geometries from magnetic field data. That work ended up being used by BP, Shell, Chevron, and NATO — over 10,000 km of pipelines inspected. I built a reporting automation for a YouTube agency that bumped client retention from 4 to 6+ months. $35K+ in extra revenue from that one change.
Now I run Dark Gravity Labs — an automation agency focused on talent agencies. Booking automation, contract management, invoicing, talent platforms. If you’re doing something manually that a machine should do, I can probably fix that.
What I’ve built
ML pipeline inspection — 3D reconstruction from magnetic field data for a pipeline company serving BP, Shell, Chevron, NATO. First-ever underwater pipeline inspection capability.
YouTube agency reporting — One-click reports with YouTube API integration. Retention went from 4 to 6+ months. $35K+ in additional revenue.
Voice agent for therapy startup — Conversational AI agent, concept to production.
Demoscene visuals — Custom 3D rendering engine compressed into 64 kilobytes. Won competitions.
The physics papers, if you’re curious:
- The twisted story of worldsheet scattering in η-deformed AdS5 × S5
- On quantum deformations of AdS3 × S3 × T4 and mirror duality
- Do Drinfeld twists of AdS5×S5 survive light-cone quantization?
Side projects
Portrait Photography — I shoot portraits with strong conceptual themes. Keeps me creative outside of code.
Testimonials
Yannik uniquely blends new perspectives with action, making ideas happen. A truly rare and valuable combo.
Yannik is an excellent communicator, able to quickly understand abstract concepts and clearly explain them to others.
Yannik is a highly motivated, flexible and creative individual who thrives when given the opportunity to share his ideas and be heard.