Dirk Holz

Dirk Holz is an experienced professional in industrial robotics and automation, currently serving as Applications Lead and Tech Lead at Intrinsic since July 2021. Prior to this role, Dirk worked at X, the moonshot factory from May 2016 to July 2021, where responsibilities included tech leadership as well as various research and engineering roles. Dirk's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from The University of Bonn and Master's degrees in Autonomous Systems from Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences and Technical Computer Science from Cologne University of Applied Sciences. Earlier research positions include contributions at the University of Bonn and Willow Garage, focusing on autonomous systems and mobile manipulation projects. Dirk Holz has been involved in significant European and national research initiatives, showcasing deep expertise in robotics, software engineering, and control systems.