Empowering SMEs with Practical, High-Impact AI Adoption

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 organization,
not the other way around.

What I Offer

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. In close and long-standing cooperation with Dr. Michael Sprenger, I combine methodological precision with practical insight to deliver solutions that are both robust and adaptable.
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.