Finding the real problem behind your Data & AI struggles — and fixing it for good.
Finding the real problem behind your Data & AI struggles — and fixing it for good.
Fractional CIO / CDO / CTO | Educator | Board Advisor
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I help companies that think they have a Data & AI problem — find what’s really wrong and make it right.
I help companies that think they have a Data & AI problem — find what’s really wrong and make it right.
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I help organizations move from Data & AI chaos to clarity by uncovering what truly holds them back — outdated systems, habits, or missing skills — and rebuilding the foundation for sustainable performance.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.
I build capabilities for our clients — not dependencies
I build capabilities for our clients — not dependencies
My work isn't about selling tools or frameworks. It's about helping your teams see clearly, act confidently, and own the outcomes. I sit alongside your people to uncover what truly matters, co-create solutions that fit, and implement them in a way that lasts — long after I'm gone. My 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, I help organizations turn ideas into practical, scalable change — and make innovation part of how they work every day.
Insights for Decisions
Insights for Decisions
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 and Strategy
Data and Strategy
Data problems are often CIDNI problems — complex, ill-defined, and non-immediate. I help you solve data challenges and make your data work harder — while balancing security and compliance. Together, I'll help you turn raw data into valuable insights that resonate with your teams, management, and investors.
Accelerate Change
Accelerate Change
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.
Affiliations
Affiliations
VSE / FIS
VSE / FIS
Assistant Professor
IMD Alumni Club CZ&SK
IMD Alumni Club CZ&SK
Club President
DAMA Czech Chapter
DAMA Czech Chapter
Director
Teaching
Teaching
Prague University of Economics and Business, Faculty of Informatics and Statistics
Prague University of Economics and Business, Faculty of Informatics and Statistics
Leadership in IT (2025/2026, MBA)
Leadership in IT (2025/2026, master)
Data-driven decision making in manufacturing companies (2025/2026, master)
IT in Manufacturing (2025/2026, master)
Lean Manufacturing and Data (WS 2025/2026, master)
Data Project (2025/2026, master)
Enterprise and Data Architecture (025/2026, MBA)
Let's stay in touch
Let's stay in touch
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