Expert guidance from a Fraunhofer spin-off founder for companies that want practical AI adoption, not slideware.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping entire industries, but small and medium-sized companies usually face a more concrete set of questions: where to start, what is worth doing, how to reduce risk, and how to turn experiments into reliable business value.
I help SMEs turn those questions into working solutions: clear use cases, robust workflows, maintainable systems, and decisions that fit the actual organization.
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. The goal is not to make AI sound impressive; the goal is to make it useful, explainable, and sustainable.
What I Offer
AI Adoption for SMEs
Tailored guidance for integrating AI into existing business processes: strategy development, risk assessment, infrastructure planning, feasibility analysis, and implementation priorities. The focus is measurable value, realistic timelines, and operational reliability.
System Prompting & Prompt Engineering
Support for robust system prompts, multi-step prompting structures, and safe, controllable interaction models for LLM-based systems. This includes vibe-coding, tone calibration, safety mechanisms, and pattern-driven prompt architectures for business use.
Workflow Automation
I design and optimize workflows with KNIME , n8n , Make , and Zapier for data processing, API integration, quality assurance, and end-to-end business automation. From prototype to production: clean, maintainable, and documented.
Requirements Engineering & Context Scenarios
I help organizations 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 for solutions that remain robust and adaptable.
Technical Documentation & Process Design
Clear documentation is a competitive advantage. I help teams create structured documentation for AI systems, business processes, and software components, with an emphasis on readability, traceability, and future maintenance.
Project Management Support
From planning to execution, I assist teams in managing AI-related initiatives with attention to risk, scheduling, stakeholder alignment, and deliverable quality.
Speaking Engagements & Workshops
I offer talks, seminars, and executive-level workshops on topics such as:
- Practical AI adoption for SMEs
- Safe and effective prompt engineering
- Automation strategies with KNIME and related tools
- Resilient software projects in the age of AI
- The organizational impact of modern AI systems
What Makes This Different
Most AI consulting focuses either on pure technology or pure business. I work in the productive middle: engineering discipline combined with strategic clarity.
Clients value the combination of clear communication, rigorous technical thinking, independence, honesty, scientific engineering practice, and the ability to translate complex AI behavior 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 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, organizational culture, and potential quick wins before committing to a larger implementation path.
Get in Touch
If you want to explore how AI can genuinely strengthen your organization, 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
2026