Maximilian Wähnke is a German-born, Vienna-based machine learning data specialist with a background in media and technology. He studied Media & Information with a minor in Data Science at the University of Amsterdam and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Data Science at TU Vienna. Alongside his academic work, he works as a Machine Learning Data Specialist at Detekt (by EnliteAI, now part of Cyclomedia), focusing on geospatial and imagery data. Maximilian is passionate about the intersection of technology, media, and society, exploring both their technical foundations and broader societal impact.