Generative AI Experts in Dusseldorf

Sergei M.

Program Manager / Program Lead (Contractor)

Kaarst

Last position:

Interim Program Manager at parcIT

Time-limited interim assignment filling a vacant program leadership position: joint leadership of a complex software project and orchestration of several agile teams (business, development, and DevOps teams), as well as actively driving change processes.

Program Management & Planning: Responsibility for creating and updating milestone, resource, and budget plans to ensure project objectives using agile and hybrid methods.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Promoting cooperation and knowledge sharing across teams; resolving blockers through proactive conflict management and targeted facilitation.
Stakeholder Management & Transparency: Ensuring transparent and audience-appropriate communication within and outside the project organization using modern project management tools.

Marijn S.

Cloud Solutions Architect or Senior Software Engineer

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Senior Software Engineer at Puls Security GmbH

Optimizing and acceleration of our Gitlab CI pipeline
Conceptual work for the PoC of the Zero Trust system
Extension of the policy-engine backend in Go
Extension of the policy-testing mechanism in Python
Architectural design of the PEP component of Zero Trust
Documentation of the product
Technologies: Zero Trust, Go, Python, Gitlab CI, Docker, JWT, Domain-Driven Design

Julian H.

Senior IT Project & Program Manager | 12+ Years | AI, Cloud, Data, Rollouts, Transformation

Solingen

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IT Project Manager AI Product for Automating Knowledge-Intensive Processes at Leading provider of large-scale catering & food services

Project: Design and implementation of an AI product for four business use cases

Project management for an AI project at a leading provider of large-scale catering and food services, where a production-ready AI product for four use cases was implemented together with an external development partner: automated briefings based on CRM and document data, voice-based capture and structuring of reports, detection and consolidation of duplicates in master data, and data-based market analyses. A key focus was a data-protection-compliant architecture that passed the internal IT security review and enabled production use.

Translation of business requirements into clearly defined AI use cases with a focused product scope and clear value proposition
Selection and evaluation of models and architecture options for text extraction, speech-to-text, and context enrichment from business systems, including LLM integration, function calling, and retrieval
Development and implementation of an architecture with European hosting, data minimization, and masking of personal data as a prerequisite for approval
Management of interfaces between business departments, IT, IT security, and the external development partner under restrictive data access conditions
Coordination with the CIO and executive management levels on data access, risk assessment, and approval decisions
Preparation for the transition to production use

Olaf K.

CIO Advisor・Enterprise Architect・Transformation Project Manager・ex-BCG Platinion

Last position:

CIO Advisor・IT Strategy・Tech/IT Due Diligence・Enterprise Architecture・IT Governance・AI Transformation・ex-BCG Platinion at Kiese IT

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Experience

Ex-BCG Platinion: 14 years as Manager & Chief IT Architect, leading large-scale IT transformations in complex group structures
20+ years of C-level consulting across AI/IT strategy, enterprise architecture, IT organization, transformation, M&A due diligence, project recovery, and interim management
IT leadership experience with cross-functional, intercultural teams of up to 100+ people
Hands-on background in software engineering, IT architecture, and project management
Fortune Europe 500 focus; numerous international projects; SME and start-up experience

Core services:

IT strategy, enterprise architecture (EAM), target architectures and roadmaps
PE/M&A/carve-out IT/tech due diligence, asset valuation, cost estimation
GenAI transformation, process automation, and AI governance
IT reorganization, target operating model (TOM), agile transformation
IT governance, development and ITSM process optimization (BizDevOps, SAFe)
Review and recovery of critical large-scale IT programs
Planning and steering of transformation programs and IT project portfolios
IT vendor and platform selection (RfI / RfP)
Coaching & Interim management

Industries (selection): Insurance, financial services & banking, energy & utilities, telecommunications, retail & consumer goods, logistics, media, industry & engineering, healthcare, professional services

Projects (selection):

M&A Buy-side IT/Tech Due Diligence of an Acquisition in the Energy Sector (Utility, Smart Home) — AI-augmented with Anthropic Claude
AI Initiative for LLM-Based Optimisation and Automation of Sales and Billing Processes
Interim management Enterprise Architecture & group target architecture/roadmap development (METRO)
Reorganization: Design and introduction of agile IT target operating model at international wholesale group (METRO)
Design and implementation of agile BizDevOps target operating model (E.ON Grid Solutions)
Platform/vendor selection for renewal of core insurance solution of start-up (ELEMENT Insurance)
Establishment of project assurance capability and review/recovery of critical transformation projects (ERGO)
Enterprise architecture management and development of divisional/solution architectures (Deutsche Post DHL)
Strategic pricing architecture decisions in digital sales application landscape (E.ON Energie)
IT due diligence: Architecture evaluation and monetary valuation of IT assets (ProSiebenSAT.1 Media)
Interim management of group-wide security/compliance programme (ERGO)
Enabling an application landscape for different sales organizations and product structures (E.ON Energie)
Realignment of business/IT strategy and InsurTech platform selection (RfI, RfP) (nexible, ERGO Digital Ventures)
Stabilization/optimization of an agile/SAFe business/IT DevOps landscape transformation (Lufthansa AirPlus)
Process optimization and design/management of digitization and robotics introduction in power plants (RWE Nuclear)
BSS target architecture development for fixed/mobile networks convergence (Deutsche Telekom)
Optimization of IT organization model and methodology in application development and testing (Deutsche Telekom)
Evaluation of fulfillment of a general contractor agreement for run-off/migration of contract portfolios (ERGO)
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Experience

Ex-BCG Platinion: 14 years of strategy and implementation of large-scale IT transformations in complex corporate structures (Manager & Chief IT Architect)
20+ years of C-level-adjacent IT consulting: IT strategy, enterprise architecture, IT organization, transformation, due diligence, project recovery, and interim management
IT leadership responsibility for cross-functional, intercultural teams of up to 100+ people
Solid hands-on experience in software development, IT architecture, and project management
Focus on Fortune Europe 500, numerous international projects; SME and start-up experience

Industries: insurance · financial services & banking · energy · telecommunications · retail & consumer goods · industry & engineering · logistics · media · healthcare

Services (focus areas):

IT strategy, enterprise architecture (EAM), IT landscape target visions and roadmaps
M&A/carve-out IT/tech due diligence, asset valuation, and cost estimation
GenAI transformation, process automation, and AI governance
IT reorganization, target operating model (TOM), agile transformation
IT governance, development and ITSM processes (BizDevOps, SAFe)
Review and recovery of critical large-scale IT projects
Planning/steering of transformation programs and IT project portfolios
IT service provider/platform selection (RfI, RfP)
IT project management (agile, classic, hybrid)
Coaching & interim management

Projects (selection):

M&A buyer-side IT/tech due diligence of an acquisition in the energy sector (utility, smart home) — AI-augmented with Anthropic Claude
AI initiative for LLM-supported optimization and automation of sales and billing processes
Interim management of Enterprise Architecture and development of group target architecture in wholesale (METRO)
Reorganization: design and introduction of an agile IT target operating model (TOM) at an international wholesale group (METRO)
IT reorganization: introduction of an agile BizDevOps target operating model (TOM) at an energy group (E.ON Grid Solutions)
Platform selection / vendor selection for renewal of the core insurance solution of a B2B2C start-up (ELEMENT Insurance)
Process optimization, digitalization, and introduction of robotics in power plants (RWE Nuclear)
Assessment of fulfillment of a general contractor agreement for run-off/migration of life insurance portfolios (ERGO)
Business/IT strategy and InsurTech platform selection for a digital insurer/start-up (nexible, ERGO Digital Ventures)
Enabling an energy application landscape for multiple sales units (E.ON Energie)
Strategic architecture decisions in price management of a digital sales application landscape at an energy group (E.ON Energie)
Stabilization/optimization of an agile DevOps IT transformation in business travel and payment management (Lufthansa AirPlus)
Interim management in a group-wide security and compliance program of a global insurer (ERGO)
Building project assurance capability as well as review and optimization/recovery of critical IT projects in an insurance group (ERGO)
Building enterprise architecture management and development of domain and solution architectures for a logistics group (Deutsche Post DHL)
M&A IT due diligence – evaluation and valuation of IT assets in the media sector (ProSiebenSAT.1 Media)
Development of BSS target architecture and roadmap for fixed/mobile convergence (Deutsche Telekom)
Optimization of IT governance/organization and methodology in application development and testing at a telecommunications group (Deutsche Telekom)

Corinna S.

Strategic Advisor Brand and Change

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Strategic Advisor Brand and Change at Targobank

Strategic consulting for the Head of Brand on brand strategy and change processes
Analysis of existing processes, resources, and interfaces within the team as well as with internal and external stakeholders
Development and implementation of recommendations for action to improve processes and increase efficiency
Project management and change management for the successful implementation of measures
Management and selection of external service providers to ensure smooth execution
Optimization of internal processes and interfaces through in-depth analysis and recommendations for action
Effective acceleration of decision-making and management processes in brand management
Successful management of external service providers and agencies for more efficient workflows and higher quality

Edgar P.

Transition Manager & Business Analyst

Korschenbroich

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Transition Manager & Business Analyst

The customer's own IT ticketing tool is being migrated to the central corporate tool. Critical elements are the product shop, the operational framework, the ITIL processes and asset management. It is important to ensure that the strategy for the service and support model works with the new tool, so that IT operations can continue smoothly. The next step is to develop and establish processes for the newly formed core team.

Current-state analysis / weakness analysis of the existing processes and tool setup
GAP analysis of the current and future operating and service models
Analysis of business needs
Evaluation and implementation of the identified GAPs
Establishment of a continuous improvement process
Risk management
Hypercare & support during operational activities
Establishment of processes for the newly formed core team
Stakeholder management

Antje B.

Consultant for Digital Transformation with a Focus on AI Enablement | Project & Process Management | Change Management

Last position:

AI Strategy Consultant, Change Manager at SMEs (various marketing boutiques, IT & office services)

AI Strategy & Enablement for SMEs Management consulting – SMEs (e.g. marketing boutique, IT & office services)

Concept and delivery of structured AI introduction and strategy workshops for small and medium-sized businesses. Result: Practical AI status assessment, prioritized use case list, and management decision template as the basis for the next steps in the company’s AI development.

Activities

Needs analysis and individual preparation of the consulting formats
Facilitation of a structured AI status assessment including vision, mission, and target picture
Identification and prioritization of relevant AI use cases and action fields
Creation of management decision templates and roadmaps
Raising awareness for opportunities, risks, and success factors of AI introduction
Support for first customers with AI-supported automation scenarios
Supporting people and teams through the change process of AI introduction (CM)

Methods / Tools / Technologies

Methods:

AI status assessment & use case analysis
Workshop moderation / facilitation
Requirement Management
Change Management (PROSCI)

Tools:

Generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude)
Automation/AI coding tools (e.g. n8n, Claude Code, Visual Studio, Antigravity)

Technologies:

Prompt engineering
AI workflow automation

Adnan K.

Chief Information Officer

Erkrath

Last position:

Chief Information Officer at ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH

Executed post-carve-out stabilization, system consolidation and cybersecurity uplift. Re-assessed system landscape and assets and designed new IT strategy for future. Implemented new IT operating model focusing on product-centric organization and re-internalization of critical resources.
Successfully designed new IT operating model of the company, based on massive reduction of external dependencies, insourcing of key positions and upskilling of employees.
Massive reduction of IT cost in the first three years (-40m$), bringing IT spend level below Gartner industry benchmark (1.27%).
Introduced new product-centric organization based on fusion teams between business and IT across the company.
Administered implementation of corporate-wide IT/OT cybersecurity program with more than 60 projects.
Continuous improvement of enterprise IT/OT cybersecurity maturity level with significant increase in the first two years (CMMI >3.5, C2M2 >2.5).
Governed successful implementation of the business transformation program within IT area by overachieving the savings target by $8m.
Initiated and created new cloud-based data management platform based on best-in-class technology.
Implemented first company-wide Microsoft Copilot AI program based on various business cases, leveraging GenAI and AgenticAI.

Saba F.

Lead AI Strategy & Governance Consultant

Last position:

Lead AI Strategy & Governance Consultant at Public Sector

Operating Model Design: Designed and rolled out a 3-tier AI Governance Operating Model, defining organizational structures, roles, tooling, guidelines and processes across Corporate, Business Units, and Implementation layers to manage compliance for 200,000+ employees.
EU AI Act Compliance: Led the strategic screening and risk classification of 3,800+ AI applications, implementing automated assessments for prohibited practices and General Purpose AI (GPAI) requirements.
Enterprise Roll-out: Orchestrated the deployment of an internal GPT platform and Generative AI tools, defining the value proposition and adoption strategies for 10,000+ users.
AI Literacy Architecture: Designed a modular AI training framework to transition the workforce from legacy manual workflows to AI-assisted processes.
Executive Storylining: Developed strategic narratives for the CIO and Board to secure buy-in for AI investments, translating technical model performance into business-value summaries.
PMO Infrastructure: Built the end-to-end PMO infrastructure using Jira, Confluence, and Azure Boards to track transformation progress and cross-entity dependencies.

Alina O.

Strategic Requirements Manager for OZG Project

Monheim am Rhein

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Strategic Requirements Manager for OZG Project at INIT AG

In my key role in strategic requirements management for the UVO online service, I established a comprehensive process from concept to execution.
The responsibility included effectively collecting and prioritizing user feedback and requirements from municipalities and state administrations for direct service improvements.
Developed, implemented, and led strategic requirements management for the OZG 2.0 UVO online service
Gathering, prioritizing, and handling functional requirements, issues, improvement suggestions, and requests from municipalities and state administrations
Creating release documentation
Communicating implemented requirements to municipalities and UV offices
Aligning with service managers and stakeholders
Coordinating XFamily changes and version updates
Managing and maintaining the Jira backlog and Confluence pages
Responsible for Jira sprints, sprint planning, and review
Coordinating with business, Product Owner, and development team for requirement implementation
Testing implemented requirements in the online service
Project documentation

Daniel W.

Senior Consultant Digital Products, Commercials & Technology

Last position:

Sabbatical at Sabbatical

Travel and Gen AI trainings

Dalia C.

Oracle Developer

Korschenbroich

Last position:

Oracle Developer at Freelance

Design and implementation of an OCI-based data warehouse and ETL system to replace legacy mainframe applications
Developed a database optimization strategy and planned the rapid conversion of JCL and COBOL routines to PL/SQL using AI
Developed an Oracle Apex-based app for internal administrative processes in the public sector (office equipment, staff training)
Implemented PL/SQL workflows for approval processes and created a responsive mobile version with JavaScript and CSS
Used Azure DevOps for backlog management and documentation, and Git for version control
Developed REST interfaces to CRM systems
Replaced and reprogrammed Oracle Forms screens with Oracle Apex and updated to the latest Apex versions
Designed a Git branching strategy and conducted code reviews
Maintained and further developed an EDI-based data exchange system based on Oracle Advanced Queuing for the public sector in Austria
Performed data analysis and created charts in the Oracle Apex frontend; installed standalone ORDS and Apex 23.1
Worked agile using the Spotify model; developed complex Apex pages with support from Oracle JET
Rebuilt and customized existing PL/SQL packages, created workarounds for database version differences, and optimized queries
Developed Apex applications for broker pools to manage and optimize Oracle databases in the banking environment, including SSO-based authorization systems with OAuth2 and Keycloak
Built extensive Oracle Apex applications for BI and data mining modernization projects and developed manual and automated projection methods in the frontend
Carried out data warehousing projects in the banking sector and used Scrum and Kanban in team projects

David T.

Project Manager & Managing Director

Monheim am Rhein

Last position:

Project Manager & Managing Director at umagine GmbH

Project management in agile environments for eGovernment and Smart City projects
Building knowledge on generative AI (Gen AI) for various existing clients and business development of Gen AI use cases
Managing director responsibilities

Tim H.

External Attribution & Paid Media Auditor & Consultant

Last position:

External Attribution & Paid Media Auditor & Consultant at P&C

Identified attribution and media opportunities with seven-figure potential
Conducted audits of MMM, MTA, ROPO
Developed full funnel omnichannel media strategy
Managed channels: SEA, Social Paid, Display, Online Video, Affiliate, TV, OOH, Print, Radio, CRM

Ninad K.

Business Development Manager Growth Initiative Europe & APAC