2021 – Present
Operations Research Analyst / Senior Software Developer
GAMS Software GmbH, Braunschweig, Germany
Dr. André Schnabel
Operations Research Analyst and Senior Software Developer at GAMS
PhD Economics · MSc Computer Science · Voxel Game Developer
About
Dr. André Schnabel is an Operations Research Analyst and Senior Software Developer at GAMS Software GmbH in Braunschweig, Germany. He combines 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—an early voxel-based sandbox game 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
2013 – 2021
Scientific Assistant
Institute for Production Management, Leibniz University Hannover
2011 – 2013
Indie Game Developer
Creator and publisher of Steinkraft for iOS and 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 von Projekten
Projects
Steinkraft
Voxel sandbox game originally released for iOS and Android. Desktop versions and source code are available.
SpaceSoldier3D & more
Early 3D games and experiments from school and university years.
Profiles
GAMS: gams.com/team/aschnabel
Personal site: andreschnabel.de