I Scale AI Projects from Pilot to Production

For German Industrial & Enterprise Companies Who Are Stuck

Product Owner & AI Strategist | 15+ years turning complex AI systems into business results at Siemens, Volkswagen & Accenture

Trusted by:

SIEMENS
VOLKSWAGEN
ACCENTURE

Does This Sound Familiar?

Your AI pilot delivered promising results, but scaling to production feels impossible

Your technical and business teams speak different languages and can't align

You've invested months in AI projects that remain stuck in proof-of-concept limbo

You're not alone. 70% of AI projects never make it to production.

But it doesn't have to be this way.

AI Projects That Actually Ship

1

Pragmatic Strategy

I cut through the AI hype and identify what will actually move the needle for YOUR business

2

Hands-On Implementation

Technical depth (PhD + 15 years hands-on) means I don't just advise - I build alongside your team

3

Production Scale-Up

Your AI project goes live and delivers ROI, not another slide deck gathering dust

Case Study: Siemens Visual Quality Inspection

Challenge:

AI prototype worked in lab but failed in factory conditions

Solution:

Redesigned for real-world constraints, scaled to production

Result:

Automated quality control running 24/7 across 20+ manufacturing sites globally

How I Can Help

AI Strategy & Implementation

  • Assessment of your AI readiness
  • Roadmap from PoC to production
  • Hands-on product ownership
  • End-to-end responsibility

Typical Engagement: 3-6 months

Ideal For: Companies with AI pilots that need scaling

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AI Training & Workshops

  • GenAI fundamentals for business leaders
  • AI project management for non-technical teams
  • Custom workshops for your organization
  • Based on my book "Making Sense of Generative AI"

Typical Engagement: Half-day to 2 days

Ideal For: Teams starting their AI journey

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Interim AI Leadership

  • Act as your fractional Head of AI
  • Bridge technical and business stakeholders
  • Build and mentor internal AI teams
  • Strategic guidance + tactical execution

Typical Engagement: 6-12 months, part-time

Ideal For: Companies building AI capabilities

Discuss Your Needs

Why Companies Choose to Work With Me

Full-Stack Expertise

PhD in Physics + Product Owner + Data Scientist = I speak both tech and business fluently

Production-Proven

I've shipped AI systems running 24/7 in real factories, not just built demos

Industry Focus

Deep expertise in Manufacturing, Automotive, and Banking - I understand your constraints

Thought Leadership

Author of "Making Sense of Generative AI" - I can explain complex topics in plain language

From Quantum Physics to Practical AI

Dr. Dominik Hörndlein

I started as a physicist solving complex mathematical problems. Today, I solve complex business problems with AI.

Over 15 years, I've led AI and data science teams at Volkswagen, architected digital transformation at Accenture, and scaled AI systems at Siemens from prototype to global production.

What drives me? Closing the gap between AI's potential and its practical reality. Too many promising AI projects fail because they lack someone who can bridge technical excellence with business outcomes.

I wrote "Making Sense of Generative AI" because I believe AI should be accessible, not mystified. I offer consulting because I know how to make AI projects succeed - not just in theory, but in production.

Based in Munich, working across German-speaking Europe.

How We'll Work Together

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Discovery (Week 1)

I assess your AI project status, stakeholders, and constraints

Output: Clear diagnosis of what's blocking progress

2

Roadmap (Week 2)

We co-create an actionable plan from current state to production

Output: Prioritized milestones with realistic timelines

3

Implementation (Months 1-6)

Hands-on product ownership, bridging tech and business

Output: AI system running in production, delivering value

Whether you're in Manufacturing, Healthcare, Logistics, or Finance - this proven process adapts to your context.

Let's Discuss Your AI Project

Book a free 30-minute strategy call. No sales pitch - just an honest conversation about your AI challenges and whether I can help.

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