Lukas Sontheimer - Freelance AI Consultant

Q: Where is Lukas based?

Lukas is based in Hanover, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Lukas speak?

Lukas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Lukas have?

Lukas has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Lukas has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Lukas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Lukas's latest experience?

Lukas's most recent position is Freelance AI Consultant at Sontheimer Consulting .

Q: What companies has Lukas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Lukas has worked for Sontheimer Consulting , BMW AG , Volkswagen AG , greenAir GmbH , and Messerli Services SA .

Q: Which industries is Lukas most experienced in?

Lukas is most experienced in industries like Education , Professional Services , and Automotive . Lukas also has some experience in Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Lukas most experienced in?

Lukas is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Product Development , and Quality Assurance . Lukas also has some experience in Information Technology , Strategy , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Lukas worked in recently?

Lukas has recently worked in industries like Education , Professional Services , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Lukas worked in recently?

Lukas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Product Development , and Quality Assurance .

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Hanover, Germany

Experience

Jul 2024 - Present

1 year 9 months

Freelance AI Consultant

Sontheimer Consulting

Helped 10+ SMEs to take their first steps in AI
Held over 30 workshops on AI strategy and AI training
Conducted audits through the identification and evaluation of AI uses
Developed dedicated AI strategies and roadmaps for transformation
Implemented AI workflows, AI agents and dedicated AI solutions
Developed AI product roadmaps
Delivered interactive trainings on prompting, EU AI Act, benefits and challenges of AI

Apr 2023 - Feb 2025

1 year 11 months

Scrum Master & Product Owner

BMW AG

Led Agile testing operations as Scrum Master for the Connected Drive upgrades
Managed project and stakeholders
Performed requirements management
Acted as Product Owner for "Qlocktwo @ BMW"
Oversaw quality management

Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

5 months

Project Manager

Volkswagen AG

Strategically steered and developed the process mining platform
Coordinated and managed diverse stakeholders
Performed requirements engineering and management
Utilized process mining to identify optimization potentials
Implemented and integrated solutions using Celonis

Dec 2021 - Oct 2022

11 months

Lead of Product

greenAir GmbH

Held strategic product responsibility for four digital platforms
Developed and executed product and platform strategy
Captured requirements and continuously refined products
Designed and conceptualized the frontend
Led a team of four developers
Managed projects and ensured quality

Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

8 months

Lead of Digital Transformation

Messerli Services SA

Digitalized all business processes
Led and coordinated nine business services
Ensured a structured change management process
Engaged stakeholders and maintained structured communication
Developed and implemented company-wide IT and governance strategy

Dec 2018 - Jun 2021

2 years 7 months

Project Lead

University of Hildesheim

Built the founder ecosystem from scratch including securing funding
Managed stakeholders intensively for needs analysis and alignment
Led and coordinated between students, professors and administration
Organized and conducted events and entrepreneurship formats
Networked regionally with companies, alumni and institutions

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Automotive, Education, and Information Technology.

Professional Services

Automotive

Education

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Strategy, Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Business Intelligence.

Project Management

Information Technology

Strategy

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Business Intelligence

Summary

I help businesses to integrate AI strategically and systematically, leveraging 5+ years of experience in product and project management to become the AI leaders of tomorrow.

Skills

Ai Advanced Prompting, Nocode & Lowcode Tools, Rag Systems, Cursor
Python, Java, Javascript, Sql
Tensorflow, Pandas, Anaconda, Django
Figma, Miro, Make.com, Bubble.io

Agile

Ms365 Business, Jira, Confluence, Asana, Notion

Business Management

Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean Startup

Analysis Frameworks

Design Thinking, Business Model Canvas, Ai Design Sprint, Lego® Serious Play®

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

University of British Columbia

Semester abroad · Cognitive systems · Vancouver, Canada

Oct 2015 - Jul 2021

University of Hildesheim

B.A. & M.A., Minors: computer science, psychology, business · International Information Management · Hildesheim, Germany

Certifications & licenses

AI Strategy Fundamentals Course

AI Strategy Institute

Certified SAFe® 6 Scrum Master

Scaled Agile Inc.

LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitator

SERIOUSWORK

Certified SAFe® 6 Product Owner/Product Manager

Scaled Agile Inc.

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Professional Services 2.5 y

Avg length 1 y 4 m

Longest experience 2 y 6 m

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance AI Consultant, Scrum Master & Product Owner, Project Manager

Main industries Professional Services, Automotive, Education

Main business areas Project Management, Information Technology, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

February 2025

Last Update

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Lukas based?

Lukas is based in Hanover, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Lukas speak?

Lukas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Lukas have?

Lukas has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Lukas has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Lukas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Lukas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Lukas would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance AI Consultant, Scrum Master & Product Owner, Project Manager.

What is Lukas's latest experience?

Lukas's most recent position is Freelance AI Consultant at Sontheimer Consulting.

What companies has Lukas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Lukas has worked for Sontheimer Consulting, BMW AG, Volkswagen AG, greenAir GmbH, and Messerli Services SA.

Which industries is Lukas most experienced in?

Lukas is most experienced in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Automotive. Lukas also has some experience in Information Technology.

Which business areas is Lukas most experienced in?

Lukas is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Quality Assurance. Lukas also has some experience in Information Technology, Strategy, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Lukas worked in recently?

Lukas has recently worked in industries like Education, Professional Services, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Lukas worked in recently?

Lukas has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

What is Lukas's education?

Lukas holds a Master in International Information Management from University of Hildesheim.

Does Lukas have any certificates?

Lukas has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: AI Strategy Fundamentals Course, Certified SAFe® 6 Scrum Master, and LEGO® Serious Play® Facilitator.

What is the availability of Lukas?

Lukas is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Lukas?

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