Patrik Garten - Technical Lead Conversational AI, 16 Years

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Dortmund, Germany

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Experience

Feb 2025 - Present

1 year 7 months

Technical Lead Conversational AI

CANCOM

Technical lead of a team developing agentic chatbot solutions (React, TypeScript, Python, FastAPI)
Architecture design for multi-LLM dialog systems - focus on maintainability, UX, and autonomous execution
Stakeholder alignment, CI/CD processes, and AI integration at enterprise level

Jun 2024 - Present

2 years 3 months

Vienna, Austria

Chief Information Officer & Co-Founder

AICT Group

Building an AI-supported conflict prevention platform - combining LLMs, recommender systems, and knowledge graphs
Responsibility for overall architecture, agent design, ML model integration, and legally compliant data processing
Development of scalable coaching systems with real-time feedback loops - strategic use of AI in a human context

Apr 2024 - Present

2 years 5 months

Germany

IT Instructor & Coach (Freelancer)

Nextise, ptm-Akademie, GFU Cyrus, garten.dev

Delivering hands-on training in web development, DevOps, network security, and OOP (Kotlin, Docker, PostgreSQL)
Developing target group-specific training for SMEs and education providers - 100+ participants, high implementation rate

Mar 2024 - Mar 2025

1 year 1 month

Bochum, Germany

AI Engineer (Freelancer)

mib Institut / copiki

Development of a RAG-based assistant system for knowledge access in wiki environments using Python, FastAPI, OpenSearch
Integration of LLMs for text-based navigation and content generation, including semantic search and entity recognition

Nov 2023 - Present

2 years 10 months

Dortmund, Germany

AI Solution Architect & Developer

garten.ai

Development of custom AI assistant systems for mid-sized companies, care, and education - focus on relief instead of overhead
Design of RAG architectures, agent workflows, and automated pipelines for structured knowledge processing
Implementation of production systems with Python, LangChain, FastAPI, OpenAI, Qdrant, Make/n8n - from concept to operation
Consulting on AI governance, system responsibility, and sustainable integration of LLMs into existing business processes

Aug 2023 - Sep 2024

1 year 2 months

Kempten, Germany

Backend Developer (Freelancer)

Mein Paul

Built a Laravel architecture to digitize tax consulting – focus on security and scalability
Document management, client communication, task workflows – all centrally integrated via REST APIs

Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

3 years

Full Stack Developer (Freelancer)

Bringmeister, IU, loud GmbH

Migration of complex backend systems (PHP to Kotlin/NestJS), UI with VueJS, React Native and Tailwind
Responsible for DevOps processes (CI/CD, Docker, GitHub Actions) and QA in higher education and retail projects

Jan 2010 - Dec 2020

11 years

Previous roles (selection)

DMK, idowapro, MDSystec, Databay, DATAMED

TYPO3 development, Android apps, QA & testing, CMS extensions, network and software support
Training as an IT specialist (application development), completed: July 2013

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Education, Healthcare, Retail, and Professional Services.

Information Technology

Education

Healthcare

Retail

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development.

Information Technology

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Research and Development

Summary

I build systems where others sell tools. For me, AI is not a buzzword but a lever to create real relief.

As an AI Solution Architect, I combine deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial thinking. I think in structures, not interfaces. I do not build demo projects, but solid architectures - robust, maintainable, and effective.

My goal: help companies not just use AI, but lead with it. Not experiment, but take responsibility.

Skills

Programming Languages

Python
Typescript
Kotlin
Php
Java
Sql
C
C++
Bash

Frameworks & Libraries

Langchain
Fastapi
Flask
Tensorflow
Keras
Pytorch
Django
Nestjs
Vue.Js
Laravel
Symfony

Machine Learning

Llms (Gpt, Claude, Gemini)
Rag
Embeddings
Transformers
Scikit-Learn
Xgboost
Deepeval

Databases & Vector Search

Postgresql
Mysql
Mongodb
Redis
Qdrant
Weaviate
Opensearch
Pinecone

Cloud & Devops

Docker
Kubernetes
Github Actions
Gitlab Ci/Cd
Aws
Azure
Gcp
Terraform

Automation & Workflows

N8n
Make
Zapier
Cron
Serverless
Kafka
Rabbitmq

Data Analysis & Visualization

Pandas
Numpy
Matplotlib
Seaborn
Tableau

Tools & Platforms

Vs Code
Intellij
Git
Jira
Confluence
Notion
Storybook

Project Methods

Scrum
Kanban
Agile
Okrs
User Stories
Git Flow

Cms & Web Systems

Typo3
Wordpress
Ghost
Drupal

Security & Data Protection

Network Security
Data Encryption
Gdpr
Dpia

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2023 - Present

IU International University of Applied Sciences

B.Sc. Computer Science · Computer Science · Erfurt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

PersCert TÜV

Certified AI Consultant (TÜV RHEiNLAND)

AI Training Institute & TÜV Rheinland AG

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Information Technology 13.5 y

Avg length 3 y 1 m

Longest experience 10 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Austria)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Technical Lead Conversational AI, Chief Information Officer & Co-Founder, IT Instructor & Coach (Freelancer)

Main industries Information Technology, Education, Healthcare

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

September 2024

Last Update

July 2026

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

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

Patrik has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Patrik has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Patrik may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Patrik would be well-suited for roles such as: Technical Lead Conversational AI, Chief Information Officer & Co-Founder, IT Instructor & Coach (Freelancer).

Patrik's most recent position is Technical Lead Conversational AI at CANCOM.

In recent years, Patrik has worked for CANCOM, AICT Group, Nextise, ptm-Akademie, GFU Cyrus, garten.dev, mib Institut / copiki, and garten.ai.

Patrik is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Education, and Retail. Patrik also has some experience in Healthcare and Professional Services.

Patrik is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance. Patrik also has some experience in Research and Development.

Patrik has recently worked in industries like Education, Retail, and Information Technology.

Patrik has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Patrik holds a Bachelor in Computer Science from IU International University of Applied Sciences.

Patrik has 2 certificates. These include: PersCert TÜV and Certified AI Consultant (TÜV RHEiNLAND).

Patrik is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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