Finding the real problem behind your Data & AI struggles — and fixing it for good.
Fractional CIO / CDO / CTO | Educator | Board Advisor
Fractional CIO / CDO / CTO | Educator | Board Advisor
No buzzwords. No long-term hooks. Just sharp people, smart strategy, and working technology.
Count on me to ask the hard questions before you make expensive decisions about your approach to data and AI.
I help organizations move from Data & AI chaos to clarity by uncovering what truly holds them back — outdated systems, habits, or missing skills — and rebuilding the foundation for sustainable performance.
Known as the “Geek – Nerd – Suit,” I bridge business, analytics, and technology to turn strategy into execution.
Whether working with boards, project teams, or students, my goal is the same: to leave businesses and people measurably stronger than before.
Our work isn’t about selling tools or frameworks. It’s about helping your teams see clearly, act confidently, and own the outcomes. We sit alongside your people to uncover what truly matters, co-create solutions that fit, and implement them in a way that lasts — long after we’re gone.
Our approach follows the principles of Innovation Engineering, emphasizing experimentation over assumptions, systems over silos, and progress over perfection. By combining strategic thinking with rapid learning and evidence-based iteration, we help organizations turn ideas into practical, scalable change — and make innovation part of how they work every day.
I bring an independent perspective to your board, management team, or ownership group. My approach challenges your thinking, asking the tough questions before you make expensive decisions about your data and technology. It's not always what you see is all there is.
Data problems are often CIDNI problems - complex, ill defined and non-immediate. Solve your data problems and make your data work harder for you while balancing security and compliance.
Together, we’ll turn your data into valuable insights that resonate with your teams, management and investors.
The key to successful change is measuring and understanding the right things, with a focus on building capabilities and behaviors that truly drive performance. This includes identifying what people need to learn—and unlearn.
I design learning paths to bridge the gap between people and technology.
Leadership in IT (WS 2025/2026, MBA)
Leadership in IT (WS 2025/2026, master)
Data-driven decision making in manufacturing companies (WS 2025/2026, master)
IT in Manufacturing (WS 2025/2026, master)
Lean Manufacturing and Data (WS 2025/2026, master)
Data Project (WS 2025/2026, master)
Enterprise and Data Architecture (WS 2025/2026, MBA)
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