Designed and rolled out a 3-tier AI Governance Operating Model, defining organizational structures, role, tooling, guidelines and processes across Corporate, Business Units, and Implementation layers to manage compliance for 200,000+ employees.
EU AI Act Compliance
Led the strategic screening and risk classification of 3,800+ AI applications, implementing automated assessments for prohibited practices and General Purpose AI (GPAI) requirements.
Enterprise Roll-out
Orchestrated the deployment of an internal GPT platform and Generative AI tools, defining the value proposition and adoption strategies for 10,000+ users.
AI Literacy Architecture
Designed a modular AI training framework to transition the workforce from legacy manual workflows to AI-assisted processes.
Executive Storylining
Developed strategic narratives for the CIO and Board to secure buy-in for AI investments, translating technical model performance into business-value summaries.
PMO Infrastructure
?Built the end-to-end PMO infrastructure using Jira, Confluence, and Azure Boards to track transformation progress and cross-entity dependencies.
Public Sector
6 months
2023-12 - 2024-05
various
MLOps Strategy & AI Product Consultant
MLOps Strategy & AI Product Consultant
Efficiency Blueprints
Defined MLOps blueprints for regulatory and internal requirements to reduce costs and ensure "compliance-by-design" within the development lifecycle.
Piloting & ROI Analysis
Evaluated pilot performance and authored quantitative business cases to validate a projected ?20M cost reduction derived from PT efficiencies.
Strategic Advisory
Delivered C-level decision decks and gap analyses to determine product scalability and drive "go/no-go" investment roadmaps.
Adoption Acceleration
?Drove an internal communication strategy for centralized MLOps that increased tool adoption by 130% within four months.
Public Sector
3 months
2023-10 - 2023-12
various
Data Strategy & Analytics Portfolio Development
Data Strategy & Analytics Portfolio Development
Landscape Analysis
Conducted an "outside-in" gap analysis of the existing data landscape to define a strategic roadmap and governance structure.
Governance & Process Definition
Developed standardized processes and guidelines for GDPR compliance and data literacy to advance data governance maturity.
Operating Model Alignment
Defined requirements and target-state roles for the Data Office to position data products as strategic board-level assets.
Executive & Tooling Alignment
?Translated operational requirements into executive-ready roadmaps and governance frameworks to scale data products.
Energy Provider
1 year 8 months
2022-02 - 2023-09
various
Data Privacy & Compliance Lead
Data Privacy & Compliance Lead
Privacy by Design
Directed the end-to-end implementation of "Privacy by Design" principles and Technical & Organizational Measures (TOMs), mapping practices to NIST and ISO 27001 standards to eliminate redundancies.
Standards Mapping
Defined TOMs based on ministerial regulatory input, reducing risks of non-compliance of assessments.
Governance Framework
Authored comprehensive guidelines and defined roles for TOM and "Privacy by Design" assessments.
Tooling
Spearheaded the technical implementation of assessment frameworks within OneTrust.
Training & Enablement
Delivered global training programs to increase data literacy and improve assessment accuracy and adoption group-wide.
ERM & Risk Management
Supported the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) line in managing GDPR risks, highlighting risks to leadership and introducing mitigation remdiation.
Audit Readiness
Coordinated with internal stakeholders and auditors to ensure traceable workflows and audit-ready documentation.
C-Level Strategic Advisory
Prepared decision decks for the executive board and served as the primary liaison between stakeholders in IT, Legal, Leadership and Business Units (BU).
Global Automotive Manufacturer
6 months
2021-09 - 2022-02
various
SOX Compliance Specialist
SOX Compliance Specialist
Multi-Stream Management
Managed multiple project streams and diverse stakeholder groups to ensure global business and processes met Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
Process Narratives
Authored end-to-end process definitions for global demand-to-cash cycles, standardizing transparency across German and international business units.
Control Testing
Documented and tested internal controls to identify, flag, and report critical gaps within the Risk Control Matrix (RCM).
Project Governance
Utilized Microsoft Project for comprehensive project management, scheduling, and tracking of crossfunctional compliance milestones.
C-Level Reporting
?Authored gap analysis reports and presentations for C-level review, identifying process deficiencies and structuring clear remediation roadmaps.
Global Software Provider
7 months
2020-10 - 2021-04
various
AI Research & Strategy Consultant
AI Research & Strategy Consultant
Project Leadership
Managed a team of 4 consultants across 5 countries, serving as the primary point of contact for communication with the project lead on the client side.
Strategic Reporting
Authored a comprehensive 65-page report and executive presentation for leadership, outlining key insights, strategic next steps, and expansion roadmaps.
AI Model Support
Analyzed data transparency and management frameworks across 10+ countries to support the development of an AI model designed to detect corrupt public tenders.
Assessment Index
?Developed a documentation and assessment index to evaluate data availability and regulatory readiness for public procurement systems.
Intergovernmental Financial Institution
Aus- und Weiterbildung
Aus- und Weiterbildung
1 year 1 month
2020-09 - 2021-09
Studie - Development Management ? Applied Development Economics
Master of Science, London School of Economics and Political Science, London (UK)
Master of Science
London School of Economics and Political Science, London (UK)
Dissertation Topic: on request
3 years
2017-09 - 2020-08
Studie - International Business ? Emerging Markets
Bachelor of Science, Maastricht University School of Business and Economics, Maastricht (Netherlands)
Bachelor of Science
Maastricht University School of Business and Economics, Maastricht (Netherlands)
Designed and rolled out a 3-tier AI Governance Operating Model, defining organizational structures, role, tooling, guidelines and processes across Corporate, Business Units, and Implementation layers to manage compliance for 200,000+ employees.
EU AI Act Compliance
Led the strategic screening and risk classification of 3,800+ AI applications, implementing automated assessments for prohibited practices and General Purpose AI (GPAI) requirements.
Enterprise Roll-out
Orchestrated the deployment of an internal GPT platform and Generative AI tools, defining the value proposition and adoption strategies for 10,000+ users.
AI Literacy Architecture
Designed a modular AI training framework to transition the workforce from legacy manual workflows to AI-assisted processes.
Executive Storylining
Developed strategic narratives for the CIO and Board to secure buy-in for AI investments, translating technical model performance into business-value summaries.
PMO Infrastructure
?Built the end-to-end PMO infrastructure using Jira, Confluence, and Azure Boards to track transformation progress and cross-entity dependencies.
Public Sector
6 months
2023-12 - 2024-05
various
MLOps Strategy & AI Product Consultant
MLOps Strategy & AI Product Consultant
Efficiency Blueprints
Defined MLOps blueprints for regulatory and internal requirements to reduce costs and ensure "compliance-by-design" within the development lifecycle.
Piloting & ROI Analysis
Evaluated pilot performance and authored quantitative business cases to validate a projected ?20M cost reduction derived from PT efficiencies.
Strategic Advisory
Delivered C-level decision decks and gap analyses to determine product scalability and drive "go/no-go" investment roadmaps.
Adoption Acceleration
?Drove an internal communication strategy for centralized MLOps that increased tool adoption by 130% within four months.
Public Sector
3 months
2023-10 - 2023-12
various
Data Strategy & Analytics Portfolio Development
Data Strategy & Analytics Portfolio Development
Landscape Analysis
Conducted an "outside-in" gap analysis of the existing data landscape to define a strategic roadmap and governance structure.
Governance & Process Definition
Developed standardized processes and guidelines for GDPR compliance and data literacy to advance data governance maturity.
Operating Model Alignment
Defined requirements and target-state roles for the Data Office to position data products as strategic board-level assets.
Executive & Tooling Alignment
?Translated operational requirements into executive-ready roadmaps and governance frameworks to scale data products.
Energy Provider
1 year 8 months
2022-02 - 2023-09
various
Data Privacy & Compliance Lead
Data Privacy & Compliance Lead
Privacy by Design
Directed the end-to-end implementation of "Privacy by Design" principles and Technical & Organizational Measures (TOMs), mapping practices to NIST and ISO 27001 standards to eliminate redundancies.
Standards Mapping
Defined TOMs based on ministerial regulatory input, reducing risks of non-compliance of assessments.
Governance Framework
Authored comprehensive guidelines and defined roles for TOM and "Privacy by Design" assessments.
Tooling
Spearheaded the technical implementation of assessment frameworks within OneTrust.
Training & Enablement
Delivered global training programs to increase data literacy and improve assessment accuracy and adoption group-wide.
ERM & Risk Management
Supported the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) line in managing GDPR risks, highlighting risks to leadership and introducing mitigation remdiation.
Audit Readiness
Coordinated with internal stakeholders and auditors to ensure traceable workflows and audit-ready documentation.
C-Level Strategic Advisory
Prepared decision decks for the executive board and served as the primary liaison between stakeholders in IT, Legal, Leadership and Business Units (BU).
Global Automotive Manufacturer
6 months
2021-09 - 2022-02
various
SOX Compliance Specialist
SOX Compliance Specialist
Multi-Stream Management
Managed multiple project streams and diverse stakeholder groups to ensure global business and processes met Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
Process Narratives
Authored end-to-end process definitions for global demand-to-cash cycles, standardizing transparency across German and international business units.
Control Testing
Documented and tested internal controls to identify, flag, and report critical gaps within the Risk Control Matrix (RCM).
Project Governance
Utilized Microsoft Project for comprehensive project management, scheduling, and tracking of crossfunctional compliance milestones.
C-Level Reporting
?Authored gap analysis reports and presentations for C-level review, identifying process deficiencies and structuring clear remediation roadmaps.
Global Software Provider
7 months
2020-10 - 2021-04
various
AI Research & Strategy Consultant
AI Research & Strategy Consultant
Project Leadership
Managed a team of 4 consultants across 5 countries, serving as the primary point of contact for communication with the project lead on the client side.
Strategic Reporting
Authored a comprehensive 65-page report and executive presentation for leadership, outlining key insights, strategic next steps, and expansion roadmaps.
AI Model Support
Analyzed data transparency and management frameworks across 10+ countries to support the development of an AI model designed to detect corrupt public tenders.
Assessment Index
?Developed a documentation and assessment index to evaluate data availability and regulatory readiness for public procurement systems.
Intergovernmental Financial Institution
Aus- und Weiterbildung
Aus- und Weiterbildung
1 year 1 month
2020-09 - 2021-09
Studie - Development Management ? Applied Development Economics
Master of Science, London School of Economics and Political Science, London (UK)
Master of Science
London School of Economics and Political Science, London (UK)
Dissertation Topic: on request
3 years
2017-09 - 2020-08
Studie - International Business ? Emerging Markets
Bachelor of Science, Maastricht University School of Business and Economics, Maastricht (Netherlands)
Bachelor of Science
Maastricht University School of Business and Economics, Maastricht (Netherlands)