Applied AI · Solution Architecture · Hands-on Engineering
Hands-on architect and engineer for production-grade edge AI systems
I bring AI solutions into the real world - from the initial idea and system architecture through technical implementation and integration to rollout and operations across up to 14,000 stores. I combine years of enterprise experience at Schwarz Digits with technical depth and a strong focus on execution.
Architect and engineer for edge AI and computer vision from Heilbronn
I studied mechatronics and automotive engineering and started out as a development engineer at an automotive engineering company - working with alternative materials, prototypes, and my first chatbot, the FOXBOT. After that, I built an enterprise chatbot platform from the ground up at Schwarz IT.
Today, I work as a Senior Solution Architect & Product Engineer on edge AI and computer vision solutions for Lidl and Kaufland stores - from concept, system architecture, and implementation through integration, piloting, and rollout to scaling, operations, monitoring, maintenance, and support. After five years in technical leadership, I made a deliberate decision to refocus fully on technical deep work and building solutions.
Ever since 2019, I've always had an IT side project in the works - driven by curiosity and a desire to build the things I want to see in the world.
“What I enjoy most: technical deep work and building solutions.
Pragmatic and hands-on - years of enterprise experience combined with technical depth and end-to-end responsibility for production-grade edge AI systems.
Engineer and builder by passion.
B.Eng. Mechatronics · Cooperative-education student · Manufacturing engineering · Mannheim / Rheinböllen / Frankfurt / Asheville (USA)
Where it all began: brake systems, CNC, welding, robot & PLC programming, optimization projects with 3D-CAD - and a few months in the USA, developing an automated cleaning station for brake calipers.
M.Eng. Automotive Engineering · Student · Darmstadt
CAD, FEA, lightweight design, and Formula Student. Master's thesis at csi: a mechatronic kinematic air-vent system for a luxury vehicle.
Development Engineer · Technology & Innovation · Neckarsulm
Applied research on shape-memory alloys in vehicles, lightweight material consulting for Lamborghini & Audi, and hand-built prototypes (3D printing, Arduino, self-soldered circuit boards). Then came the FOXBOT - my first chatbot, with facial recognition, speech recognition, TTS, and a custom dialog system.
Software Engineer & Tech Lead · Enterprise Chatbots · Neckarsulm
Started solo (with support from DFKI Berlin) and built a small team. Took a company-wide chatbot platform from zero to go-live (Dec. 2019): React + Java Spring Boot, hybrid rule- & ML-based NLU, OAuth, and numerous enterprise integrations.
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A deliberate step: handing over leadership to focus 100% on technical deep work, architecture, and hands-on engineering for production-grade edge AI and computer vision systems.
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My hobbies are the ‘actuate’ outside of work - flying, building, moving. The same drive, just away from the computer.
Alongside my current role, I'm open to selected projects involving edge AI, computer vision, solution architecture, and technical validation.
For edge AI and computer vision initiatives that need clarity on technical feasibility, system boundaries, and the path to production.
For clearly scoped proofs of concept that test technical assumptions quickly and reliably.
For an independent assessment of existing systems, technical risks, and their realistic production readiness.
Whether it's a professional exchange, the right role, or a project: if AI in the physical world, system architecture, and hands-on engineering come together, I'd be glad to connect.