Expert Guidance from a Fraunhofer Spin-Off Founder
In a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping entire industries, small and medium-sized companies often struggle with the same questions:
Where do we start? What makes sense for our business? How do we implement AI safely, efficiently and with clear return on investment?
I help SMEs transform these questions into working solutions.
Why Work With Me
I bring more than thirty years of hands-on experience in software engineering, requirements analysis, automation, and applied AI. In 1994 I founded one of Germany’s early internet technology companies as a spin-off of the 🔗 Fraunhofer Society—an environment where rigorous engineering, scientific discipline, and real-world impact define the standard.
My approach combines technical expertise with strategic thinking.
AI should serve the organisation, not the other way around.
What I Offer
In a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping entire industries, small and medium-sized companies often struggle with the same questions:
AI Adoption for SMEs
Tailored guidance on how to integrate AI into existing business processes, including strategy development, risk assessment, infrastructure planning, and feasibility analysis. The focus: measurable value, realistic timelines, and operational reliability.
System Prompting & Prompt Engineering
I support companies in creating robust system prompts, building multi-step prompting structures, and designing safe, controllable interaction models for LLM-based systems.
This includes vibe-coding, tone calibration, safety mechanisms, and pattern-driven prompt architectures for business use.
KNIME Workflow Automation
I design and optimise 🔗 KNIME workflows for data processing, API integration, quality assurance, and end-to-end business automation.
From prototype to production—clean, maintainable, and fully documented.
Requirements Engineering & Context Scenarios
Drawing from decades of experience, I help organisations capture the right requirements, avoid ambiguity, and create context-rich scenarios that make development faster, safer, and cheaper.
Especially relevant for teams that want to avoid the pitfalls of weak scoping or incomplete specification.
Technical Documentation & Process Design
Clear documentation is a competitive advantage. I help teams create structured documentation for AI systems, business processes, and software components—focused on readability, traceability, and future-proofing.
Project Management Support
From planning to execution, I assist teams in managing AI-related initiatives with a sharp focus on risk, scheduling, stakeholder alignment, and deliverable quality.
Speaking Engagements & Workshops
I offer talks, seminars, and executive-level workshops covering:
- Practical AI adoption for SMEs
- Safe and effective prompt engineering
- Automation strategies using KNIME
- Designing resilient software projects in the age of AI
- The organisational impact of modern AI systems
What Makes This Unique
Most AI consulting focuses either on pure technology or pure business. I operate in the productive middle: engineering discipline combined with strategic clarity.
I do not deliver buzzwords.
I deliver understanding, structure, and systems that actually work.
My clients value:
- clear communication
- rigorous technical thinking
- decades of experience
- independence and honesty
- a strong background in scientific engineering
- an ability to translate complex AI behaviour into actionable business steps
How We Can Work Together
Typical engagement models include:
- Workshops for leadership teams
- Short-cycle advisory for ongoing projects
- End-to-end support for AI and automation initiatives
- Assessment of existing processes and identification of automation opportunities
- Design and refinement of AI-assisted tools and internal systems
- Long-term cooperation as external advisor or technical lead
Every collaboration starts with a conversation.
We clarify goals, constraints, organisational culture, and potential quick wins.
Get in Touch
If you want to explore how AI can genuinely strengthen your organisation, rather than overwhelm it, I invite you to reach out.
I support teams that value craftsmanship, precision, and long-term thinking.
Let’s build something that improves your business—sustainably and intelligently.
D. Giffeler
Bonn / Germany
2025-11-21