André Schnabel

About Me

Dr. André Schnabel is an Operations Research Analyst and Senior Software Developer at GAMS Software GmbH in Braunschweig, Germany. He combines deep expertise in computer science, economics, and optimization algorithms.

His research focuses on profit-oriented scheduling of resource-constrained projects. In parallel to academia, he developed Steinkraft — one of the early voxel-based sandbox games for mobile platforms.

Current interests include machine learning for performance modeling and functional programming.

Academic Background

PhD Economics — Leibniz University Hannover, 2020
MSc Computer Science — Leibniz University Hannover, 2013
BSc Computer Science — Leibniz University Hannover, 2011

Professional Experience

2021 – Present

Operations Research Analyst / Senior Software Developer

GAMS Software GmbH, Braunschweig, Germany

2013 – 2021

Scientific Assistant

Institute for Production Management, Leibniz University Hannover

2011 – 2013

Indie Game Developer

Creator & Publisher of Steinkraft (iOS & Android)

Research & Publications

2022 — Regeneration process chain with virtual twin decision support (International Journal of Production Research)
2018 — Profit-oriented scheduling of resource-constrained projects (Business Research) →
PhD Thesis — Heuristiken für die gewinnorientierte Planung...

View full publication list on GAMS →

Projects

STEINKRAFT

Steinkraft

Voxel sandbox game (Minecraft-inspired) originally released for iOS and Android. Desktop versions and source code available.

Official Page • GitHub

LEGACY GAMES

SpaceSoldier3D & More

Early 3D games and experiments from school and university years.

Explore Archive

Links

GAMS Profile: gams.com/team/aschnabel

Personal Site: andreschnabel.de