Stefan Ilic

• Designed and implemented a 4-layer knowledge base system with semantic and direct search capability (Qdrant vector database + Paperless-ngx + MCP + Claude) to make 20+ years of workshop documentation queryable by mechanics via natural language, reducing retrieval time from 50+ minutes to 10–15 minutes • Built automation workflows in n8n for invoice processing using LLM APIs (Gemini/Claude), improving data extraction accuracy from ~80% to 90–95% • Deployed and integrated digital operations stack includin

Supported development and performance validation of hydraulic power pack systems powering a high-end wheel loader within the R&D Power Packs division. Ran SimulationX simulations to model hydraulic circuit performance, tested load-sensing system configurations under varying load conditions, analyzing flow and pressure diagrams to evaluate electronic flow sharing behaviour. Contributed to energy efficiency improvements of 10–15% through iterative configuration testing and analysis

Performed maintenance and troubleshooting for hydraulic & pneumatic systems across the Cold Rolling Mill production chain, with primary assignment on a 5-Stand Tandem rolling mill producing low-carbon steel strip and tinplate • Maintained and diagnosed five dedicated hydraulic systems utilized in roll gap control, strip tension, mass flow synchronization, and work roll bending • Reduced hydraulic oil loss from ~90L to ~50L per month through systematic leak identification and seal replacement program • Co

Creating plan and layout drawings in AutoCAD

• Overall Grade: 1.7 | Thesis: 1.0 • Erasmus+ BIP “Solution Design” — University of Maribor, Slovenia (2024)

• Graduated first in class | Grade: 1.5 (German equivalent)